Our trip to Branson, Mo. May 2008

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

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

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

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

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

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

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