June's Journal

Grandma June and Grandpa Dick are learning

2011-08-06T14:26:00.000-07:00

We are learning to use my new computer...do we look troubled?

Ryker Lee Beaman

2011-04-29T09:56:00.000-07:00

How about this handsome Great Grandson. Ryker was born on April 15, 2011 and he has joined Matt and Melinday Beaman and Dad and Mom and Ryker are all doing quite well. Many family members are anxious to hold this new baby and many of us will when Ryker is blessed in June 2011.

Easter Time in California

2011-04-29T09:50:00.000-07:00

Here is Katie with Michael on Katie's 18th birthday.

Here is Adan and Tracy Elder two wonderful children at Easter time in 2011. This family is growing so fast and hoefully we will see them soon as one of the family's gathering.

Greats of Grandma June and Grandpa Dick

2011-04-29T09:45:00.000-07:00

Here is a wonderful Great Grandchild born to Dan and Carrie Elder and Uncle Mike is quite taken with this new nephew.

Becca Escoto (Bellevue Granddaughter)

2011-02-27T14:21:00.000-08:00

Well another wonderful surprise from sweet Becca Escoto on the 20th of Feb. 2011 and my it was a very much needed pleasant surprise. We were able to get caught up with

Becca and her life and her family in Bellevue. We miss the Escoto family very much and we are always so very happy when they come to Draper to visit us. Main reason for Becca to come here (besides seeing us) she was here with her best girl friend Kari White (sp?) who is getting married the end of March. Exciting

time for Becca who will be the maid of honor. Thanks for coming to visit Grandpa and me.

A few more picctures of Dave and Michele's visit to Utha

2011-02-27T14:13:00.001-08:00

I loved the visit from Dave and Michele and we were all able to be with each other (siblings) while they were here. Much fun.

Dave had Karen help him with my surprise visit from him and Michele and it worked 100 % I did not know one thing about this visit to Utah. These two can surprise me anytime they want...Love happy Mom

Dave and Michele suprised their parents

2011-02-20T13:30:00.001-08:00

Well as you can see our kids and their spouses and dad Elder is with his sons and son in-law we had a great time with our children.

Karen was in on the little secret about Dave and Michele flying in to Utah and surprising us. I was having lunch with Karen at Kneaders and in walked Dave and Michele and boy was I surprised. I had to think for a minute or two if all of this was real. When I finally came to my senses I was thrilled to see Dave and Michele. We hadn;t seen them since we moved the end of August 2010 and so was a big deal to me, the Mother.

Each day of Dave and Michele's visit was filled either with friends or family and they left yesterday (the 19th of Feb.) to head back to Washington. Good time and lots of hugs to lift our spirits until they come again and hopefully the wait won't be as long till their next visit.

Katie Bundy (Granddaughter) age 17

2011-02-14T10:28:00.000-08:00

Hi,

I thought everyone would like to see how beautiful

Katie and her escort going to a dance. Isn't the dress

lovely.

Lv. GrMa June

Another picture of 4 Great Grands with Lydia

2011-02-14T10:25:00.000-08:00

And Michael the proud Grandfather in this picture. Grandpa and Grandma June think Lydia is beatiful, just like all of our grands and greats.

Lydia Lee Bundy Great Granddaughter

2011-02-13T14:32:00.001-08:00

Here is a picture of our Great Granddaughter Lydia Bundy. She was given a name and a blessing by her father (Rusty Bundy)last Sunday the 6th of Feb. 2011 in Hyrum, Utah. Wonderful day for everyone that could make the trip. We all had a wonderful lunch at the home of Michelle Bundy's Mom in Nibley. ((Gayla Rounds) We all got to hold the baby and have a great visit.

Pictures of our latest Great...Riot Cook

2011-01-24T15:27:00.001-08:00

Well, I finally figured out how to get these three pictures on my blog so everyone can enjoy our two new Great Grand Children. The first picture is of the proud parents, Annie and Cam Cook holding Riot Cook. Riot was born in December 2010 and he is a joy to the family. Next picture is of Mary Knigge and Riot Cook and they were enjoying the day at our home with their parents. Parents of Mary are Daniel and Krystal and Daniel (the dad) is now a police officer and works only 5 minutes from their home in Riverton, Utah. Krystal and Daniel have a older daughter, Ellie, two years of age.

Last picture is of Great Grandpa and Great Grandma June holding Rock in his carrier. Such a sweet baby and everyone enjoyed being together for this special family visit.

Updating a little bit

2011-01-23T14:52:00.000-08:00

Here are two of our darling Great Granddaughters, Mary and Ellie Knigge and they were over for dinner last Sunday, Jan 16th 2011. We also had Annie and her husband Cam Cook and their new baby, Riot Elder. I will try and get a picture of Riot next. If not I will ask for help. Love Great Grandma June

Our Utah snow...

2011-01-02T14:38:00.000-08:00

Well here is a picture that I thought you would like to see. We are not use to having so much snow and being so cold. It is really not bad and it really is very lovely outside.

Shelkey and Grandma June

2010-11-04T14:19:00.000-07:00

I finally got the picture that Grandpa took of Shelley and me when she was here to visit us in October. The visit was wonderful.

Visit from Great Grand daughter Evelyn

2010-10-31T09:30:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

Above are a few pictures of a wonderful visit from my wonderful girl Shelley Escoto(plywood family) and her first Grand daughter Evelyn Burt 3 months old. Shelley flew in from Bellevue, Washington to see her daughter Rachel Burt who lives in Rigby, Idaho and together with Evelyn they drove the 3 1/2 hours to visit Grandpa and me. We were thrilled to have them visit us. They spent the afternoon and drove back the same day. Great memories for Grandpa and me and they made our day.

First Draper home gathering..GrMa & GrPa on Rolling Hill Drive

2010-10-05T14:17:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

This is Grandpa and me taking off for our move to Utah. Michele Elder sent it to me and I wanted everyone to see how handsome our son, David, was.

Yes, our first family gathering was last Sunday evening in our new home in Draper Utah, just 4 minutes from the Draper temple and it was great. We didn't have 100 % due to sickness but better next time. It was fun to see so many of our loved ones.

Love Grandma June...

Jenna Elder is baptized Sept. 4th 2010

2010-09-23T12:55:00.002-07:00

Grandpa and I were able to attend Jenna's baptism and besides Jenna being baptized there were 2 other 8 yr olds baptized. Jenna's dad, Steven, baptized her and Jenna sang a solo and her father accompanied her on the piano. Wonder memories for all

that attended.
(The title of the song that Jenna sang was) I know that my Savior Loves me.

Jenna Elder is baptized Sept. 4th 2010

2010-09-23T12:55:00.001-07:00

Great Day for Grandchildren and Great Grand Children

2010-09-22T15:38:00.000-07:00

Daniel, Krystal, Ellie, and baby Mary came to our home in Draper to say Hello! It was so good to see them. Ellie is so cute and talks so well...she is only two...and I can understand her! We had lunch, played around, and just before they left I was able to get them pumkins so they can get ready for Halloween. Wonderful day! Here is a picture of Ellie eating her peanut butter sandwich! What a cutie!

Pictures for you

2010-09-18T08:01:00.000-07:00

I hope this time you can see my pictures....

We love our new home and we still have boxes to open and pictures to hang.

We live in Utah now....

2010-09-17T15:09:00.000-07:00

I wish I had a picture of our new home but I don't. I hope to figure out someday how to do this. I need Lorene or Dad or Michael to give me pictures of our home and then I can then put them into my blog.

Anyway, we moved on August 30th, 2010 and we are still unpacking boxes and trying to think what and where to put things.

We have seen our Utah kids and families (some) and we love that for that is a big part of why we moved from Washington to Utah.

Our address is: 14218 So. Rolling Green Drive
Draper, Utah 84020

We left our wonderful Escoto family in Washington and thank goodness for emails and phones. We got to meet the Escoto's grand daughter about a week ago and my goodness what a cutie. Evelyn Rose Burt is her name and is lovely.

We live close to the Draper temple which we can see the top from our front porch, it's about a 4 minute drive to this temple. We have attended the temple and it is truly is a lovely temple, of course all temples are.

We've gotten lost a few times but hey, that's okay. Now we can find that place the next time we need to go there.

I have heard from some of our wonderful friends since we've been here in Utah and we even had a visit from our last Mission President, President Moffat. He stopped by yesterday when he found out we had moved from Washington and are now living in Draper. He also invited us to a Washington Seattle Mission reunion on October 1st and we are excited to see all our wonderful missionaries that we served with.

Hopefully, in my next blog I can put a picture or two of our home. Love to everyone, Grandma June

More California trip pictures July 2010

2010-07-24T15:32:00.001-07:00

Here are moe pictures from the California trip for the blessng of Gavin Wyatt Elder

Krystin and Russ marry June 26 2010

2010-07-21T13:00:00.001-07:00

Hi Everyone,

I thought those of you who couldn't make it to Krystins wedding on June 26th would like to see Krystin and her new husband and to know she is happy.

Love Grandma June

2010-07-21T11:51:00.001-07:00

2010-07-17T13:20:00.000-07:00

Well how about this. I went back in to my blog and selected the other 3 pictures that Michele Elder sent us. Lorene and Steven and their 5 kids were in Disney Land the week of Gavin's blessing so they were able to come for the blessing as well. The middle picture is of Adam holding Gavin and Mom Tracy holding Kaelin. Proud Grandpa Mike Elder in the red shirt and I see the whites of David Elder's eyes, yep there he is. I must get more pictures of him and everyone else. The picture of Adam and me was taking while we all were in a 4th of July parade in Newport Beach, fun day and tons of people from Adams neighborhood turned out to walk in this parade. Love you all...June

Gavin Wyatt Elder blessing July 4,2010

2010-07-17T13:08:00.000-07:00

Hi Family and Friends, Here is a picture that was taken on July 4th in Newport Beach, California. We were there for the blessing of sweet Gavin Wyatt Elder and my what a beautiful baby. He was so good and so many were taking turns holding him and he didn't mind one little bit. (Adam and Tracy also have a darling 3 year old girl (Kaelin) and she loves her little brother.)

After the blessing Tracy's parents had all of us over to their lovely home in Newport Beach. Fun time and I do have a couple more pictures...I will see if I can get them to come up in this blog.

Sorry I can't seem to get another picture on this blog...yet.

2010-07-11T18:06:00.000-07:00

Hi family, This is a better picture of our latest Great Grand Child...Gavin Wyatt Elder.

2010-07-11T17:11:00.000-07:00

Well, Friends and Family I am back into my blog and I hope to do better now. Main reason is that Dad and I have been released from our mission as of July 1, 2010 and except for going to the office when needed and serving in the temple I may have the opportunity to update my blog now and then.

First off don't you just love this family picture. This was one year ago and I still think of the wonderful moments with the family in Chelan, Washington. A few couldn't make it due to Mission, work or other reasons but they all will know they were loved and missesd.

See the picture to the left? I am having trouble trying to use the blog with pictures, but wanted to show off our latest Great Grand Child, Gavin Wyatt Elder, born to Adam and Tracy Elder on May 3, 2010 and Gramps and I were able to fly into California last weekend (the fourth of July) and attend the blessing in Adams and Tracy's ward. What a wonderful weekend and there were others that came from long distances for this special blessing. Dave and Michele from Covington, Washington, Analee and Charlie and they two sons, Nate and Mason and Aaron and Laura and Jack Elder from AZ. and Steve and Lorene Elder and their 5 children Braxton, Mallory, Colby, Jenna and Rock Steve's family were in Disney Land the week before and drove to Newport Beach for the blessing. Michael of course came from Nibley, Utah along with Kevin (Kevin made a baby blanket for the new baby) Yes, that is correct, made. Ashlee was also with her dad and Kevin. Austin Elder was there in spirit of course due to the fact he is serving a wonderful mission in Chile as of last November 2009. We had a wonderful luncheon at Tracy's parents home which Michael made a few calls to have sandwiches made by subway and salads and some items were done by Tracy's parents. Tracy ordered a beautiful blue cake that had Gavin Wyatt Elder on the top. Pictures were taken by many and when I receive some I will post them to this blog. Adam and Tracy had good friends come and Tracy's family were all there. Gramps and I hadn't been with Tracy's family since they were married 5 years ago...

2009-12-17T19:33:00.000-08:00

Hi Rainy,

Let me know if you get this. I am trying to let you know how much I enjoyed your blog.
Love Grandma june

Neiman-Marcus at 'The Bravern'

2009-10-14T12:09:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

I have this wonderful Sister Wilson serving with me in the Washington Seattle Mission and we went out to lunch so we could see this fancy new mall in the Bellevue area. So we ate at Neman Marcus and afterwards we just had to have our picture taken by a valet young man who has a job of parking cars. We loved his uniform and he was most charming. Hopefully, I can get the picture on my blog.

Love to everyone...Grandma June

2009-08-22T13:30:00.000-07:00

Here we all are with Ben
at the Sea Tac airpot.

From left to right is:
Sylvia, Karen (Mom)
Ben , Annie, Sam, Krystin
Grandma June and Grandpa
Elder and the little girls are

Hannah and Emma.
Wonderful day....

Here is Grandpa and Grandma June so happy to be with Ben.

Here is Ben holding his sister Hannah and smiling for everyone. Great moment.

Ben Elder arrives in Seattle Aug 14, 2009

2009-08-22T13:20:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

Just an update about another one of our grandsons coming home from his mission. Ben served faithfully in the Uruguay mission and used his mission time to the fullest. His
mission President sent us a letter telling about Ben's callings while he served his mission and he gave his all to whatever he was called to do.

Here are some pictures of our greeting him when he arrived in the SeaTac airport.

Pictures from Chelan reunion July 2009

2009-08-02T12:01:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone here is our group picture taken on the last full day at the Elder family reunion in Lake Chelan July 2009. Fun evening of talent and then all ran outside for the group picture. If any of you are in this picture that is reading this blog see if you can find yourself. More pictures coming...

Joan and Mom enjoying the

moment...great day.

Katie and Krystal having a great

time.

Tracy and Kaylen saying "HI"

Steve and Gramps enjoying

the water. Dave has a

great boat.

Steve and Braxton and Lorene

enjoying the moment.

Krystal and Ellie and Ellie loved

Chelan.

Lorene and Steve and Rock

who is very tired.

Chris and Dasha enjoying

the day. Soon to be parents

the 31st of October.

Gramps and Grandma June

taking a fast ride. Go fast

Gramps...Yah, right.

Michael enjoying a rest and watching his grandkids.

Melinda resting and enjoying her nieces and nephews and everyone else.Analee and little Mason (6 weeks old) cute and loveable.I think this is Charlie and Nate.

Uncle Dave with Jenna who will soon turn 7.Michael and Analee and Mason.Dave throwing Kevin..correct. Braxton and Mallory having a snack with Gramps.

Dave can really ski...wonderful

Three great brothers. Michael, Dave and Steven...

Dave and Adam and Charlie trying to jump on big intertube and have a great time.

Here is Michele and Dave who love each other and we love them. More pictures coming.

Lake Chelan July 2009 Family Reunion

2009-07-19T19:09:00.000-07:00

Well we had our family reunion and the whole week was wonderful. Adam and Tracy and little Kaelin flew in and also Charlie and Analee and Nate and little 5 1/2 old week, Mason.
On July 12th we had our Sunday roast dinner with the above as well as Michael who was able to visit Ashlee on her mission in the Washington Everett mission. We all were excited about that.

Early Monday morning the group above (except for Michael) all met here along with Dave and Michele and their big boat and away we went to Chelan. We all stopped in Leavenworth, Washington for our great ice-cream cone. The little ones were able to get out and run around and they loved that.

Arrived at Chelan resort (The Big D) around 3 PM and we had to share rooms till the penthouse became available the next day. All worked out great.

On Tuesday morning we had a continental breakfast and that was quick and yummy. The room was to small to cook my usual pancake and eggs and sausage breakfast.
On Tuesday our room became available around 10:30 AM and we finally were all moved in by 11:30 AM.

Dave and Michele's boat was used everyday and everyone certainly enjoyed that boat and we all were very grateful to have the boat at Chelan.

The meals went well each evening and each family took care of the meal for the night they were assigned to. (Thanks to Michele Elder for all her arranging of who to cook when).

There were a few games of water volley ball and we played pickleball and tennis and swam in the wonderful pool which was close to the penthouse. Michael rented a jet ski and that was used each day and everyone had fun on that.

On Tuesday evening we had our Family home evening and everyone updated us about what is going on in their lives.

Wednesday at 3 PM there was a baby shower for Dasha Bundy (married to Chris) and they are expecting their baby girl October 31st. Fun shower...

Thursday evening we had talent night and that went well for everyone. Lots of talent in this wonderful family of ours.

Now this is about all for today. I hope to post pictures next time I'm on my blog.

Love Grandma June

Our trip to Branson, Mo. May 2008

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We went to hear Andy Williams sing and what a show that was.

Above is our picture with a life size photo of Andy.

This picture of me are the two stars of the

"Star Spangled Celebration of Broadway" Great music and lovely singing. This woman on the right sang "Over the Rainbow" the best ever. Gramps wanted to see who is more muscular. This young man did all kinds of wonderful acts at the show titled "Acrobats of China" We were amazed of their bicycle tricks, pole climbing, plates spinning, Roller skating on a small round table (two girls) were skating and going round and round.

This man with the guitar sang to us at a breakfast spot in Branson. Great fun and good breakfast.

This act on the right is from the china show and the act was hard to believe. Such strength and timing.

Some of the acrobats of the China Shanghai Circus.

This is on the way in to hear Andy William sing. His theatre seats 2,000 and we were on the 7th row. Gramps worked all this out beforehand. What a guy. We also had dinner just before the show at a place next to Andy William show, it was called "Moon River" restaurant and the food was great.

This young many did a tight rope act and could he ever swing back and forth doing all of his tricks.

Gramps wanted me to take a picture of him with this Indian on a horse. We had lunch at this place, it was just across from where we were staying.

Of course there is always time to go shopping. This picture shows Branson Landing which has about 100 speciality stores. You can just stroll and enjoy the shops and the beauty of the area.

This picture shows where our room was. On the right is the room with a king size bed and we could also enjoy the deck right off our room.

This is what our room looked like inside. It was tastefully decorated. Very comfortable bed.

This is what the place looked like from the street. Very nice.

Of course you know we always have to have some icecream. Very rich icecream and so tasty.

Dad enjoying the land around the Andy Williams theatre.

Ashlee enters MTC

2008-05-04T17:00:00.001-07:00

April 30, 2008. Ashlee enters the MTC in Provo, Utah. Ashlee will be serving in the Washington Everett mission and is excited to be a sister missionary and help give the gospel to those in the Everett Washington mission. We were in Utah last weekend for her farewell and she gave two great talks for her two farewells. One in her family ward and one in the singles ward. We heard both talks and she was great. Before she left Ariz. she also spoke in that singles ward as well. So she was given quite a big send off by many loving family members both in Ariz. and also Utah. Grandpa Dick and Grandma June were very thankful that they could share in this happy time with Sister Ashlee Elder. We are very proud of her and as we are also very proud of all of our grand children. The picture on the right is Ashlee with a few of her siblings. Austin (big guy) and Katie and Kevin Elder. Ashlee has 11 brothers and sisters and the whole family loves her very much.

New Great Grandson Jack Douglas Elder

2008-05-04T16:48:00.001-07:00

Now, I think the little fella on the right is Jack Douglas Elder. I didn't have a name under this picture. But, I really do think these two pictures are of Jack. My how handsome he is and he even has two dimples (like his uncle Austin Elder). Both Laura and Jack and yes, Aaron are doing great. I called and talked to Aaron again this morning and Aaron said they were doing great. He says "Laura is the best Mom" so there you have it, she's the best. This little fella will be blessed in July sometime, Aaron said. All is well. Love Great Grandma June Jack makes 10 Greats for Grandpa Dick and Grandma June.

March was full of "Great" new babies

2008-03-30T17:37:00.001-07:00

Gramps and I are Great Grandparents again for the 10th and 11th time.

Rainy had a girl on March 17 (Lizzy) Krystal had a baby girl on the 20th of March. (Ellie) Both named the first name as "Elizabeth" and both born healthy. Gramps and I will be coming to Utah for Ashlee's mission farewell and at that time we shall see our two new greats.

Today is the Sabbath and Dave and Michele are spending the afternoon and had dinner with us. We love having them come over and we enjoy their fun spirits. Dave and Michele will leave the end of April for a cruise with some other couples that they have known for years.

Ben writes emails about his mission and every word is very uplifting and he is enjoying his mission and happy to be where he is.

Gramps and I have three more greats to arrive this year, one in May and two in November. Our cup runneth over and we love it.

Love Grandma June

Utah trip in Feb. 2008

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Play time with Dave and Michele Feb. 23, 2008..Michele took picture.
Mallory sings karoke and was wonderfulColby guitar solo
Rock beats the skins
Braxton helping Rock with the beat.

Grandpa and I just returned from Utah where we had a wonderful time with Carissa and Daron. Carissa and Daron were sealed in the Salt Lake temple and also had Tayley and Gannon sealed right after.

Carissa was also linked to her father and to her grandmother Strub and to her great grandparents.

Hoping to get pictures from Carissa soon and when I do I will add them to this blog.

We were able to spend time with Karen and Jeff and Alec and also Steven and Lorene and their children.

What a wonderful weekend.

Thanksgiving and Colby's Baptism

2007-11-30T19:59:00.000-08:00

Grandpa and I arrived Thursday morning (Thanksgiving) in Utah. Steve picked us up and took us home for Thanksgiving dinner with his family and Lorene's parents. We had 6 pies for eleven people! Yum!

Friday we went out for breakfast and drove to Clearfield Utah to see Daron & Carissa's home and family. This was the first time we'd seen Daron since he came home from the war. It was a treat. He presented us with a beautiful plaque and an actual American Flag that was flown in Afghanistan.

The plaque reads:

The United States of America and the Department of the Army on behalf of SSG Darom J. Hill, presents this flag of the United States of America to:

Mr & Mrs Dick and June Elder

For your love and support of your Grandson during his service in Afghanistan

Then we went bowling with their family. We had so much fun!

We then drove back to Steve's for Thanksgiving leftovers.

Saturday was a big day for Colby. He was baptized a member of our church. Both Grandpas and several uncles stood in the circle to confirm him a member.

Then we attended an open house for Colby at their home. Most of the family was there. (Around 40-44 people! What a hostess Lorene is!)

We had a wonderful weekend with family.

Michele made me a new scrapbook page

2007-09-30T15:08:00.001-07:00

Michele and Dave just came by and gave me this new scrapbook page for my Grandma June's scrapbook. She is great.

Another reason she and Dave are here is I'm going to receive a blessing for my health. The doctors have found 3 masses in my breasts. 2 in the left one and one in the right. We already know one is cancer and since they have found the other two I'm going in this week to have another biopsy. The other two masses were found in a MRI last week. So Dad and I thought that I could use a blessing tonight. The doctor will call me tomorrow and set up a time for the biopsy this coming week. The Escoto's are coming and also the Humphrey's. John Humphrey is our Home teacher.

I am very grateful for family and good friends. I'll get back to you. Or maybe Dad will.

I love you all. Grandma June

Michele made me a new scrapbook page

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Michele.Elder.

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I love my Grandmother's book. Thank you so much Michele for your hours of work. Mom Elder

Ben Elder leaves for Utah & his mission

2007-08-26T15:33:00.000-07:00

Now that Ben has been with us 6 months it was time to say goodbye and have him head off to Utah. Grandpa planned that one of Ben's friends fly up and then drive back with Ben so that would give him company during the long trip back to his Mom's place in Utah.

Picture above is Ben (middle) and our son Steve and our daughter in-law Lorene.

Grandpa and I have been very blessed having Ben live with us. We ate meals together, went to church together, prayed together, worked around the home together and last but not least, played together and studied together. Ben and Grandpa had so much fun bowling, by the time Ben was going back to Utah he had scored over 200 in his bowling feats. What a guy.

Before Ben left for Utah Grandpa and I (plus our Bishop and Chuck and Shelley and other ward friends) were able to attend the temple when Ben entered this sacred building for the first time. Ben thought the whole me in the temple was wonderful, Ben you were ready for the temple.

On the 6th of August Grandpa and I flew to Utah and had breakfast with Benand Annie, Dan & Angie, Carissa, Gannon & Tayley, Aaron & Girl Friend Laura.. It was a great morning for all.
Grandpa and I (with a lot of help from Rainy Ryan (grand daughter) prepared food fof a going away party at a Church building. We all enjoyed the evening talking, videos, singing, and just having fun being together. Ben had some of his friends come and also most of our extended family members who could come. Grandpa's brother Bill and his wife Renee even came for the evening.

Tuesday evening at Ben's Mothers and Trent's home Ben was set apart as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints. Very special spirit was there. Lots of pictures taken by everyone so the moment could be captured.

Wednesday the 8th of August was the day that Ben was to enter the MTC and begin his two year mission to Montevideo, Uruguay and it will mean he will learn the Spanish language at the MTC. Ben already had 3 years of Spanish in high school so he is prepared to learn more. He leaves the MTC on October 8Th to fly to Uruguay. We all love you Ben.

Grandma June's 70th birthday thrill

2007-08-26T14:59:00.000-07:00

Hello to everyone that made my birthday of 2007 so special. I had a great week and within that week Steve and Lorene and Braxton and Mallory and Colby and Jenna and last but not least, Rock. All came to visit Grandma and Grandpa and helped make my birthday very special. On Saturday morning (the actual day of my birthday) the 14th, I was just getting ready to begin cooking pancakes, etc. for breakfasst. Steve took my hand and we strolled out to see the view and below our deck (see picture) I was favored with a birthday song, balloons, and lots of "Happy Birthday Mom and Grandma" Below singing were Chuck and Shelly and Jared and Becca Escoto (our adopted son and daughter and our two grandkids (Becca and Jared) and Michele and Dave and Joan and Michael and Kevin and Grandpa was taking pictures of all of us from our deck. Everyone came in an started cooking breakfast and large tables (brought by Michele and Shelley Escoto) and many chairs and because it was such a beautiful morning we were able to eat on our deck. Michele handed me by beautiful Grandmothers book (which consisted of pictures of all my children, and 29 Grandchildren, and 9 Great Grandchildren. I was over joyed with so many blessings for me this special day. We laughed, ate, laughed and ate. After breakfast we (those that could make it) drove to a place where Dave and Michele could get their lovely boat out and all could go for a ride. We sat and enjoyed the day watching and playing. That evening the adults went to dinner at a mexican place not to far from our home. Great fun.
Following day was Sunday and Michael and Joan and Kevin and Dave and Michele and Steve and Lorene and Braxton and Mallory and Colby and Jenna and Rock, all came to our ward. I was bursting with pride and joy, this doesn't happen to much and every moment was a treasure for me. Chuck and Shelley and Becca and Jared are in our ward so they were there close by as well. My Grandmother's book is beautiful and I hope everyone can enjoy it with me. Thank you my wonderful family...you are the best,

Also, on the 3rd of August Karen and Alec flew up to Seattle and stay several days. Some of the time with Grandpa and me and some of the time at Dave and Michele's. Karen came for her 20th highschool reunion and enjoyed seeing many of her highschool friends.

Fathers Day 2007

2007-06-24T19:35:00.001-07:00

Dad/Grandpa had a wonderful Fathers day and I am trying to send two pictures to you all. I will tell you it was a wonderful day for Grandpa Elder. Ben and I and Grandpa drove over to Dave and Michele's and went to their ward and we enjoyed meeting all of their friends from that ward. After church we went to D & M lovely home and had a great Fathers day feast. Grandpa opened his gifts, cards and enjoyed the whole day. Thank you all for making his day special. He loved all the calls also...Good day.

Love Grandma June

Lois Bean and Grandma June

2007-06-24T19:13:00.000-07:00

Hi, I have been having trouble getting these pictures in my blog. Here is another try. If it works I will explain the pictures.

Well, how about that after the third try I finally got the pictures to my blog. The pictures you are looking at are of Grandma June and her buddy who passed away about 3 years ago. Her son Brian came across these pictures and sent them to me. Lois and I shared a lot of fun times together, we were in Relief Society together and we performed together in a talent show and we gave lot of parties together. So I just wanted to share these two pictures of a long time ago with my dear friend Lois.

Love Grandma June

Ben and his neat friends came to visit him.

2007-05-28T15:24:00.000-07:00

About a week ago Ben had two of his close friends drive to Bellevue and visited with Ben for about 6 days. They drove here from West Jordan, Utah and made the drive in one day. They had a wonderful time together and Grandpa and I enjoyed having them in our home. Ben worked a nice plan of where they would like to go and what they would do while they were here. Only thing that didn't pan out was the weather. The day the boys left for camping it rained, but Grandpa and I found out later that the rain made the trip even more enjoyable for these three guys.

Their names were Trevor and Jeremy and I am sorry to say I don't have their last names. But we did get some nice pictures of them and so I'll try and attached the pictures to this blog.

One of the friends (Jeremy ) has received his mission call and he will be going to Africa in August. He will make a terrific missonary and Ben should be finishing up his paper work for his mission call this coming week and then the wait is on for the news of where Ben will be serving.

Grandpa and Ben and the two boys went bowling a couple of times and that was fun for everyone. Ben has been doing really good with his bowling. His scores sometimes have been over 200 or close to it and that brings a smile to his face.

Enjoy the pictures and thanks for taking time to read my blog.

Love and hugs, Grandma June

Mothers Day 2007

2007-05-20T17:37:00.000-07:00

I hope all of you will feel my happiness when I tell you about my wonderful Mothers Day was and each year they keep getting better and better.

On Saturday Grandpa and Ben scrubbed our deck and then I received some lovely flowers that they bought together. I was thrilled and cleaning the deck was no easy task. Grandpa and I could tell that Ben enjoyed this chore and worked right along side of Grandpa with full intent to have our deck spotless. I love them both for this taking the time and energy to do this task that will bring a smile to me whenever I'm on our deck this summer.

On Mother's Day Michele and Dave had invited us over for dinner after our block meetings at our ward. When the three of us walked in our chapel there sat Dave and Michele and I was so happy they came to our ward for Mothers Day. I looked again and had to blink twice because there was my son Michael also sitting in the row that we usually use. Then!! I looked again and there sat Austin (grandson) and I got excited all over again. I had no idea they were coming and what a gift that was to this Mom and Grandma. So we all enjoyed our hugs and meetings and then drove over to Dave and Michele's lovely home in Convington. We also enjoyed Michele's Mother during dinner and it was fun to be with her again and also one of Michele's brothers. We did take some pictures and I will try and attach one for this blog.

I was also given phone calls from Steven and Karen and it was fun talking to them and knowing that they would of been here also if they could of. I'm grateful for Krystin who also called but missed her call due to being gone. Great weekend and I will smile everytime I think of my wonderful family.

I hope all of you had a great Mother's Day and the next time some of the family will be together will be for the blessing of Adam and Tracy's baby due June 4th and we will travel to California for the blessing and to hold our 9th Great Grand child.

I love you all and I'm so grateful for family. Love Mom/Grandma June

Pictures

2007-05-06T18:31:00.000-07:00

Here we go...

Bowling pictures

2007-05-06T18:10:00.000-07:00

Trying to get pictures on this blog.

Bowling with Grand Parents.

2007-05-06T17:56:00.000-07:00

Well, I must say our grandson Ben is sure a good sport. He and Grandpa have been going bowling together about once a week now, for quite some time. I have been asked to go with them but the timing wasn't the best for Grandma. Well yesterday was good timing and we three went and had a great time. Ben wanted me to see him bowl over 200 which he did twice while bowling with Grandpa and in fact he beat Grandpa. Good for you Ben and so I went bowling but neither of us were experts in the game yesterday. So on for more practice and I'll add a few pictures of our game of bowling with the old folks and young Ben. Ben is such a good sport to want to spend time with usl...We love him dearly. Grandma June

Dave & Michele took a crusie in April 07

2007-04-30T20:17:00.000-07:00

It was fun to hear and look at the pictures of Dave and Michele when they were over a couple of weeks ago and so they sent me two of the pictures. Here they are and they had such a good time. Quite the happy couple.

Love Grandma June

Sabbath Day and family

2007-04-29T16:46:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

Grandma June just was thinking of everyone and was wondering how everyone is doing. I hope from time to time you will read my blogs and maybe send a comment or two. I especially hope you will send some pictures so I can add them the blog for others to see. I thought I was going to have new pictures of Grandpa and Ben bowling yesterday but it didn't happen. Next time. Just email me pictures and I will put them in the blog.

Here it is April 29th and it's Karen's 38th birthday and we love her so. I just sang my usual "birthday tune" to her and she laughed. I don't think anyone is to old for my birthday song, right? She was having a pretty good day and was happy we called.

Ben has finished filling out his mission papers and now all he has left to do is see a doctor and a dentist for final check ups. Calls for appointments will be done this coming week. Ben will make a "great" missionary.

More to everyone at another time. Love Grandma June

A busy day in the mission office.

2007-04-27T08:05:00.000-07:00

Hi Family,

Grandpa and I have been pretty busy in the mission office. One reason is that our mission President will soon be going home and a new President will arrivve the first of July. Our President Pinegar wants to make things available for our new President, whose name is Craig Moffat and he is from SLC and a retired doctor.

We also have transfers every 6 weeks of missionarys going home and coming to the mission at that time. Well, in June it seemed that we were going to have 19 new Elders and Sisters come to our mission and only about 5 going home. So our President pulled some Elders and one sister from the list that was to go home in August of this year. Now these missionaries will be leaving the mission early. Lots to do to get papers, calls to make to families, travel change, and other items. Grandpa and I feel blessed that we are able to work with so many wonderful young men and women. We are so thankful.

Hope you all know we love and appreciate you. Our next trip looks like it will be to California to see our latest great grand baby when he or she is born happy and healthy. Hope to see many of you there at that time.

More later to all of you. I love you. Grandma June

Sabbath Day April 22, 2007

2007-04-22T15:55:00.000-07:00

Sorry the Grooms picture is not clear.

Hi everyone,

I'm at it again. I am still in the process of learning and I wanted to share some fun pictures that Grandpa took during Krystal and Daniel's wedding day, which was April 13, 2007.

I also wanted to say that Ben has started to fill out his mission papers and he is really excited. Matter of fact so are we and we are thrilled for him.

Ben has been going to the Institute classes every Tuesday evening and he also goes to mission prep classes each Thursday evening. The prep class is being taught by a past Mission President who was President over part of Canada and right now I can't think of which part. His name is Hart and his name fits him to a T. I worked with Brother and Sister Hart in the Seattle temple for quite awhile. Now they are moving to Boise soon and they will be missed.

Our Relief Society lesson was all about testimony and it was taught by a young mother and my she was such a great teacher. So well prepared and our Relief Society room was filled and she didn't seem to be nervous one bit. I'm glad to have been there and was able to enjoy her lesson.

More later...Love and hugs, Grandma June Stay happy...

Trying to learn...Grandma June

2007-04-21T15:58:00.000-07:00

I am trying to send a picture to all of you so that you can enjoy what pictures Grandpa and I receive. If you have some to send please send and I'll try to incorporate them to the blog. I'll try...Grandma June The above picture is of Rock and Jenna Elder and they are having such a good time playing with the duck hamper we sent. They have a upstaris bathroom that is all about "Ducks" and I thought this would go good in there. Maybe it might be a tab to big. Love Grandma June

Grandchildren and pictures.

2007-04-21T09:31:00.000-07:00

I love my Grandchildren all 29 of them we have almost 9 Greats. Come the 4th of June, Adam and Tracy Elder will have their first baby. The family is very excited to find out if the baby is a boy or girl. Notice, I didn't call it an it. I could of called it Herman, right Michael?

I will attach a picture of two of my grandkids and more later of some of the others. I am waiting for wedding pictures of Krystal and Daniel and then I'll show everyone some of those.

Have a happy Saturday...I'm off to do errands.

Love Grandma June

Blessing for Ben Elder

2007-04-20T08:02:00.000-07:00

Hi, I just wanted you all to know that this week Ben received his Patriarchal Blessing by our Stake Patriarch, Brother Bateman. The spirit was so strong and we felt so uplifted after we left.

Our week is going well. Grandpa is almost through with his virus and we are thankful for that.

Almost time to leave for the mission office. Love everyone..Grandma June

Sunday with Dave and Michele

2007-04-15T17:42:00.000-07:00

Just viewed 700 pictures of Dave and Michele's trip to the Caribbean and my what beautiful pictures, they went with 3 other couples and had the time of their lives. Fun group.

Dave and Michele had dinner with us and it was fun to tell them all about our Utah trip and the beautiful wedding for Krystal and Daniel.

I'll be back. I will try and send a picture now..don't know if you are going to get it.

Love Mom June,

Just got home

2007-04-14T19:54:00.000-07:00

Hi, Dad and I arrived home today from our trip to Utah for Krystal and Daniel's wedding in the Bountiful temple. We had a wonderful time and the bride was beautiful (of course) and the day was filled with love and happy memories.

Michael and Joan still have 6 more to be married so many happy more times are ahead for our family.

Ben took care of things at our home front and we arrived back on Saturday the 14th to get ready for the week ahead.

I'll post more later.

Love Mom June

Here's Steve

2007-04-12T20:26:00.000-07:00

Here is my boy Steven when he was younger. He still is cute!

Blog for Mom!

2007-04-12T20:22:00.000-07:00

Well, Mom is really hip. She told me tonight she wanted a blog. I didn't even know she knew what a blog was. So, I helped her set it up. Watch out world, here's my Mom! ;-)
Steve Elder