COULDN'T RESIST SHARING THESE PICS

With the remodeling of Ogden High comes the demolition of the gym and the refurbishing of the music rooms. Since the band department had to evacuate the building and find a new home, a lot of old stuff had to go--including these great hats worn by the marching band just a few years ago.(Imagine Lauralee and Daniel) Wait, you don't have to imagine, we actually have pictures of them in the full uniform, but unfortunately they are on slides and I can't post them.

So, here are Anne and Taylor modeling the hats.
They are now a part of my costume and dress-up collection,
so go ahead, call and borrow them anytime.

WHERE HAVE WE BEEN ALL SUMMER??

So I've noticed something as I've been blog stalking this
summer, everyone must be very busy.
Our blog has gone untouched for weeks and weeks at a time, but I'm not alone,
I'm noticing a lot of empty blogs.

I hope it means we're all outside or out of town or out of energy
because we are so busy having fun!! Our family has had
it's share of fun - camping, traveling, gardening, weddings,
reunions, do-it-yourself projects (pictures coming soon!!)

So this entry is a little bit of a catch up to let you know
some of the things we've been up to.


We're enjoying the "bounty of the season!"
Thanks Bryan for all your blood, sweat and tears
getting our garden beds built and prepared!!

We spent time at Bear Lake
during July!

We ate corn on the cob
and played with Emma.
Aren't grandkids the best thing EVER!!

We had a fun evening at the
Roy Aquatic Center

Taylor's choir teacher at Ogden High School belongs to T Minus 5, an a cappella group based here in Ogden. Every summer T Minus 5 sponsors and organizes an a cappella festival and Taylor volunteered as part of the stage crew. Here he is running the spotlights.

ANOTHER PROJECT COMPLETED!

Finally finished the chair pad for my ORANGE chair!

WE LOVE YOU MIKE!

Our family received some sad new this weekend. The husband of Bryan's sister, Peggy, passed away in Idaho. Although his passing was unexpected, his death occurred while doing things he loved - spending time outdoors and accompanied by his brother. We loved Mike because he loved Peggy and helped her raise her children. We will miss him on the beach at Bear Lake and around the campfire telling his crazy stories. We will miss the big bags of Toostie Roll candy you always brought to share with the kids. We love you Mike.

Below is the obituary as found in the Deseret News:
Michael Glenn Ashe 10/16/1952 - 7/25/2009
Our beloved son, brother, husband, father and grandfather was born October 16, 1951 to Johnnie Mae Swilley and Palmer Ashe in Lake City, Florida. He was the fifth of six children. In 1969 he moved with his family to Green River, Utah where he graduated from Green River High School and married Rosemary Brock in 1971. They were blessed with a daughter, Jennifer Ashe Johnson. He attended Salt Lake Community College and received a certificate in Graphic Arts and has proudly worked at Paragon Press for 33 years surrounded by friends. In 1990 he married Peggy Moore and was blessed with three more children, Anthony, Talon and Sheila Penrose. Mike loved to tell jokes and stories always followed by his contagious laugh. Life often placed him in the position of being able to provide service to others. He loved to travel and golf with family and friends. He had a smile that lit up the room and was a friend to everyone he met. He is survived by his wife, father, brothers, Kenneth, Tom and Al, sister Gail, four children and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother and sister Sandy. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 11:00 am at Jenkins-Soffe South Valley, 1007 West South Jordan Parkway. Viewing will be held Friday, July 31, 2009 from 6-9 pm and Saturday from 10-10:45 am prior to services. In lieu of flowers, contributions are welcome to Project Patch of Garden Valley, Idaho in Mike's name. Project Patch is a foundation that restores troubled youth located along the rivers edge at the site of Mike's passing. The children of Project Patch and their Chaplain were among the first responders offering their support and prayers during Mike's last moments. Project Patch, 1 Banks Lowman Road, Garden Valley, ID 83622.

Here is the link for the obituary including the picture:
http://www.legacy.com/Link.asp?I=LS000130548912X