A Visit from the kids!!!!

The day that Alan, Tyler and I got back from D.C., Brad, Jessie, Tawni and Ryan came up for a quick visit. They made the long drive up from Utah. It was so great to have them here. Jessie had never been here and had never been on a motorcycle. The weather cooperated for us. One of the reasons that Brad and Jessie were here was to get engagement pictures taken by Brady Campbell. You can look at their awesome pics by going to bradycampbell.net, click on senior site, click on senior site again, then click on clients at the bottom of the screen and the password is bgriffitts. Once again Brady did such a great job. We highly recommend him for any type of pic you want. Thanks Brady!!!!!!!! Brad getting ready for a long bike ride with the guys.
Alan testing out Steve's new bike.

Saturday morning Ryan, Tyler, Brad and Alan rode their bikes around Hayden Lake. It's a great 25 mile bike around the entire lake. As you can tell, the weather was perfect. We were so happy to have the kids here.

Our day with Uncle Steve

Steve is the best friend, Uncle, Brother, Bishop there is. He took care of us. We were all able to go to the Country Club and watch the guys golf. They were even able to get Alan to go golfing. The girls got to drive the carts. We had so much fun just hanging out together. Steve you are Awesome!!!!
Tawni got to try a hole........
Tyler was able to hang out for a couple holes and then had to go to work.

Pictures after golf. What a great view and what an awesome family. We love you all. After golfing, Brad and Jessie went to get engagement pictures and the rest of us went to the ward BBQ. Later that night we went for dessert at the Country Club. (Thanks once again Steve) and then played Up and Down the River at our house. We missed you Marilyn.......but we know you were having fun with your grandkids.

We were all able to volunteer to help at the Ironman Race in Coeur d'Alene. What an awesome event. Here are just a few pics at our station and we also went to watch the beginning of the swim. The water was 59 degrees at the time. I can't believe people can do this. Are you up for it Brad and Ryan? We will be your support crew!

Washington, D.C.

A view of the White House.
The Capitol Building.
Alan and Tyler in the Air and Space Museum. This day was very long. We went to all the major monuments and then to the Natural History Museum and the Air and Space Museum. D.C. is so beautiful.



The Eternal Flame honoring J.F.K.
The changing of the guard. This is so awesome to see. Every time I see it I am amazed at the dedication that these men have. We were also to see a wreath changing ceremony.

Seeing the Sites in D.C.

Tyler's favorite Memorial in D.C. was the WWII Memorial. It really is beautiful and was something that I hadn't seen yet in D.C. What a tribute to those that have served our Country.


This is the Korean Memorial that is also new since we lived in D.C. We thought of Grandpa Jim.
The Vietnam Memorial. These roses were placed for the Fathers that were lost since it was Father's Day.

Baltimore Oriole's Game

On the last night that Alan, Tyler and I were there we were able to go to Baltimore and watch the Oriole's play the Houston Astro's. We had awesome seats and the Oriole's ended up winning the game in the 10th inning. What a beautiful stadium it is!!!

Nola and Marian's last night in D.C.

The Iwo Jima Memorial. We went here the last evening that Nola and Marian were with us. There just so happened to be a "parade" of the Marines and Naval Academy in the field right next to the memorial and there were a lot of people. We couldn't get any closer than this to the memorial. It was beautiful though and fun to see. The sunlight was hitting the memorials just perfect for this picture.

Nola, Marian, Tyler and I on the tour bus through Arlington Cemetary. The Ampitheater at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Cemetary.