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.