Meacham Reunion

Linda hosted an extended family reunion for all of Alexander Arthur Doak's decendants. We were the only children of David and Linda's that were there, but she had a pretty good turn out of extended family that I had never met before. Linda loves to plan and host family events and is very good at it. We floated the river one afternoon and barely made it out before a big storm moved in. Jon built some horseshoe pits and all the men enjoyed that. We also spent some time riding horses which Hyrum and Lydia loved. It's always a lot of fun when family gets together!

Grandma Pearl and her sister-in-law (Patty Patton's Mom)

Trip to Washington

We made a quick trip to Washington for the weekend to attend a Standard Process Seminar that was being held in Richland. My Mom attended the one day seminar with us while Grandpa Fred watched Lydia. Bless his heart for caring for Lydia all day:) Lydia sure loves her Grandpa! It was Layken's birthday while we were there so we were able to see everyone at the party and enjoy yummie BBQ food.

Weiser party

A bunch of Weiserites got together in Middleton for an afternoon of fun. We played the golfball game, ate snacks, visited, and the kids enjoyed an amazing waterslide. By far the best homemade one I've ever seen. I believe they said it was 250 ft long. Hyrum loved it and had a great time playing. Jon sure enjoys being around old friends from Weiser. Of all the places he's lived Weiser feels most like home to him.

Memorial Day weekend-Phillips Reservoir

For Memorial Day we went to Union Creek Campground on Phillips Reservoir with my family. We had a great time hanging out with family, playing games, riding bikes, going for walks around the reservoir, roasting marshmallows and shopping at the Flea Market in Sumpter. We also celebrated Grandma Shauna's 57th Birthday (21st) and Aunt Julie's 25th Birthday (25th).



Uncle Brandon and Aunt Julie

Uncle Dustin with his twins, Emma and Kira.

Some of the cousins at the Flea Market. From left to right: Savannah, Jackson, Joshua, Jessica and Hyrum

Jon and Hyrum bought several little kits to make wooden cars and boats.

Lydia really liked these rocking horses and played on them for quite awhile while we were looking at the neat wood furniture they had there. Many people commented on how cute she looked on it and how that was a great way to sell those rocking horses.

Grandma Shauna and Lydia in front of the Gold Dredge in Sumpter.

My Dad and I.


Hyrum and I at the front of the dredge.

On Sunday we went to church in Baker City and then went out to the Oregon Trail Interperative Center. It was really neat out there with lots to see and samples of yummie dutch oven trail food :) Jon and I took Lydia on a trail that led to the actual wagon ruts of the Oregon Trail. This covered wagon marks the spot.





This was part of the dress up in the children's room

Hyrum's Preschool Graduation

Hyrum graduated from Sister Heather's Preschool (Little Star's Preschool). I believe there were nine children is his class with only 3 boys. Hyrum enjoyed Preschool but is definitely ready for Kindgarten. He's a very mature little boy.

Camping on Mann's Creek River

We started the weekend off down by the reservoir with the boat planning on just fishing, but due to some roudy neighbors we decided to leave the boat there and take the trailer up the road a ways and camp on the river. Turned out to be a great idea! It was a pretty hot weekend for May so sitting by the river helped us all cool off.

Jon and Hyrum spent some time target shooting. Hyrum loves to do "boy" stuff with his Dad.

We went on a nice walk/hike up to Fairchild Reservoir that was a couple miles from where we camped. Jon and the kids road the 4-wheeler most of the way. (I started with Lydia in the jogger hoping she would fall asleep but she LOVES the 4-wheeler and threw a fit if we made her get off.)


The spring flowers were beautiful and once we got to the top and made it to the reservoir we laid out a blanket and ate lunch and did a little wading. The water was a little too cold for swimming and very murky.







Lydia and Dad enjoying some yummie watermelon by the river on a beautiful spring afternoon.

Rocks for sale

Hyrum is very creative (like his Dad) and loves to find things to sell. Today is was rocks. I might have been his only customer, but he did wave down a few passerbys. It's great to see the courage and determination of little children.

Fishing at Barton's Reservoir

Jon was so proud of his little fisherman that was able to out fish both of us. Hyrum caught two fish on his very own when no one else was catching them. Rob and Ryan and Laura and their family were fishing with us.

A gift from Trevor

I had been thinking for awhile that I really wanted to get the kids a swingset. Nothing too special but something simple they could play on. Our neighbors behind us have a really basic one and the kids would frequently ask to play on it. Not too long after I'd been thinking that I wanted a swingset Hyrum's friend, Trevor, showed up at our door asking if we wanted his swingset. He never used it and his Mom wanted to get rid of it. What a great blessing and WOW does the Law of Attraction ever work! I'm grateful for our new swingset!

TaVaci

TaVaci is a "school of performing arts" that our neighbor teaches. It's a fun singing group and Hyrum really enjoys it. These are pictures of their spring concert.