Keith Shumway

We found out last night that a friend of ours, Keith Shumway, died in the Moab plane crash on Friday. I've known him for several years, and one of the first things I noticed about him was how happy and positive he always was. He could always brighten up a room with his big smile and joking nature. We'll really miss him.

My main reason for posting this was, first, to say something about such a wonderful person to those who didn't know him. But I also wanted to let people know that he has a wife, Lisa, and three-month old son, Landon. A memorial fund has been set up in his name for them at Wells Fargo and Mountain American Credit Union. We will be donating, and ask anyone else who can help to donate as well, even if its just a small amount. His family faces a tough time ahead, and they shouldn't have to worry about something like money right now. Ask for the Keith Shumway memorial or you can also call (800) 869-3557 for Wells Fargo.

Our prayers are with Keith's family, and with all those who lost loved ones in this tragedy.

Water Baby- Part II

Further proof that we can't keep her out of the water- it rained a bunch today and after it stopped we went outside to get out of the house for a bit and of course, Sadie heads straight for the puddles! She was having so much fun splashing around, I had to take her shoes off and get the camera! :)

Checking out the array of puddle fun our parking lot provides...



Splashing through the puddles was a big hit :)





Also popular was picking up little leaves and rocks (really, whatever she could find) and throwing them into the water



John and Lindsay Cumming came home while we were outside (they're our neighbors) and we chatted for a bit while Sadie continued to entertain herself with the water :) Then John, the angel that he is, started telling Sadie to sit down >:| ......

and finally, after they went inside, she did :-O


We went inside shortly after that ;)

Water Baby

Sadie has become our little water baby- as in, if there's water around, she's in it! Yesterday we took her to Town Square in St. George where they have a little river and fountains to play in. We took her there earlier in the summer and she wouldn't have anything to do with the water then, as you can tell by this photo of her clinging onto me for dear life!
But yesterday she was playing in everything and both she and I were SOAKED when we left. And of course, at this awesome photo opportunity, OUR CAMERA BATTERIES WERE DEAD!!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooo. I was so sad- but this just means we'll have to take her again :)

She's also been playing alot in our neighbor's little pool with their boy Taite. These are some photos my neighbor took the other day when they were playing together.

LOL, I'm not really sure what this face is all about...


Sharing an elephant



We also went hiking up to Cascade Falls on Cedar Mountain last weekend with some friends, and of course when we got there, Sadie kept trying to get to the water! Never mind that its a raging waterfall, LOL!