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

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...

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'

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

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

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

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.