Feb. to early March

As a family activity, we enjoy the Parade of Homes, held each Feb. in the St. George Utah area. This year featured 28 homes, ranging from the low $300.000-1.8 million. The homes and furnishings are amazing, unique and breath taking. We enjoyed seeing all the new innovations, colors, ideas and the wow factor. Those who come and visit, not only see homes but the beautiful weather, scenery, and can visit family as a bonus. If you haven't seen this event here, maybe next year.  The home on the left is one everyone wants, while the one on the right is the one we can afford. Hey it's a two bathroom style.

 We went to visit NORA CORINNE SCHMALZ, what a beautiful baby girl. Not only does she look perfect, but her mother SARA, wow girl you look great. Only one week after the miracle of birth, and we are thankful for you sharing Nora with us. Everyone got to get pictures, I only post the best looking ones. It's not the cameras fault, but the men don't look as great as our women.  Everyone says their grandchildren are the best, we just know it. We love all our grandchildren, and if we would have known how special their are, we would have had them first.  Thank you to each of our children and their families. We look forward to visiting everyone throughout this year.

Sunday Dessert

Sunday's home made coconut cream pie, by Sherry Schmalz

 The recipe as shown, Enlarge to make. Yummy...

We saved this slice for you, just come and get it...

Dec. 2011 - Jan. 2012 with Family

 Christmas time with the Family. Sydney shows off a new learned talent.

 Afternoon games and puzzle projects.

 We went to California and visited Julie, Dewey and family. No vacation would be complete with out some shopping. We went to Santa Monica pier. Great Fun.

 These boys are looking for some way to escape. Watch out world we're coming.

 Makayla just hanging out with us. Too cool to be in school, New Years eve.

For those who couldn't make it for Ethan's ordaination to Elder.

Wednesday near SLC

We took a drive into Salt Lake City, and went to Bingham canyon copper mine. The  visitors center located on the rim of the open canyon pit was amazing. First we looked up information about the mine and when we got there it made the experience even better. A little trivia, this tire costs $18.000-$ 26.000 it will only last thru nine months of service. The pit is 3.5 mile across and 3/4 miles deep. They have taken ore from this pit for over 100 years. The trucks carry up to 320 tons per load. The trucks stand 26 ft high.  Look closely and you will see a long line of the trucks coming and going from the crusher area. Our last picture is our lunch stop in Jordan.

A few good days in No. Utah

Monday, we started on our small shopping spree. This picture is for those who wanted to go to the outlet mall in Park City

 Next a trip to the Olympic village, museum,slopes, viewing where history was made.

 Tuesday morning we decided to go to a temple where we haven't attended yet. A drive to the Timpanogos temple. What a beautiful experience to be able to go inside.

Finally over to the University mall for a walk. Only a true shopper would understand this sign. On this wonderful vacation we are  feeling 21 again.:)

Park City, Utah Using our Time share

 Park Regency Resort accomodations.

 Brand new kitchen, it is nice to be able to cook what we like and very good on the pocketbook.

Sherry relaxing, we are looking forward to a week of this type of activities.  Relaxing