Mountain Magnificence

On Sunday afternoon Martin and I took a drive and a picnic lunch up to the Big Cottonwood Canyon to catch the peak of the fall colors. It could not have been a more beautiful day and I had a lot of fun taking pictures. Considering that most of them were taken from a moving car, they didn't come out too bad. We are heading back to Florida this week, so I was so happy to enjoy some fall beauty before we go.

Fall Fabulousness

Autumn Awesomeness

Antelope Island

Amazing Antelope Island!

Wow, getting involved with Facebook really wreaked havoc with my blogging, but yesterday when we went to Antelope Island (the largest of the 10 islands in the middle of the Great Salt Lake) I knew that was something I would have to write about. It is such an amazing place. The scenery, the history, THE BIRDS, the bison, the beauty! Pictures don't do justice to the place, but take a look at these...

Stephanie is home!!

Stephanie found her way to Florida from San Jose, CA! She got home last Tuesday and her plane was early, so by the time we got to baggage claim she had her luggage and she was trying to call us from a pay phone. We almost walked right by her - her hair was straight! It has been so fun having her back home. (Well it's home for us, but she had never been here.) She is gradually adjusting to civilian life, but still enjoys going out with our sister missionaries every chance she gets. And she thinks The Villages is very cool - especially the golf carts!

The Villages Tea Party

Today is April 15th and here in The Villages we had our own "Tea Party". Taxed Enough Already! I'm a member of the Conservative Women's Movement (Check out the t-shirt) and we supported this activity. I even stood next to the entrance with a large sign waving to people driving by, inviting them to come in. (I had a great time!) We had a good turnout, at least 500 people I'd say, and a lot of them came fired up and carrying some wonderful signs. We pledged the flag, had a few speakers, then they carried symbolic boxes of tea to the lake and threw them in. We all sang "God Bless America" then left. Aren't we the radicals?!? Actually I didn't hear anything today that I don't agree with. I am concerned with the direction this country is headed in and I do not want to leave an impossible mess for my grandchildren. I'll keep you informed of future protests and radical activities!