BRIAN THOMPSON WEDDING

Brian and Shannon are sealed July 25, 2008! Here they appear after the temple ceremony.So many smiles. They are the cutest couple!

Congratulations Brian and Shannon Thompson!
Grandmother sits between the aunties: Joan Thompson, Kaye Starr and Glenda.
Rob Hicks and Roger Thompson. They look very excited...I think!
Roger and Joanie wait for the pictures to be taken. They are proud grandparents. Roger informs us that Brian's wedding in the SL Temple is the 5th generation of the Thompson's to be married in the SL Temple: 1. Brian Thompson/Shannon Murri, 2. John Roger Thompson/Joan Redzick, 3. Karl Randolph Thompson/Maudie Mae Hull/, 4. John Randolph Thompson/Drucilla Hutchinson, 5. George Peery Thompson/Elizabeth Virginia Ward (who were sealed in the Endowment House in SLC May 27, 1880).
Mama, Rob and Glenda enjoy the temple grounds.

Grandmother gives Julie Thompson, mother of the groom, a great big hug.
Julie and Grandmother stand with the rest of the Thompson family:
Erin, Claire, Nicholas and Jason.
Grandmother Maudie Mae Thompson Bradley and Nicholas Thompson.
Mark Thompson, the groom's uncle stands with his long-time girl friend, Tammy.
The Murri's and the Thompson's with the happy bride and groom.
The Scott Thompson family.
Extended family join in.
Mama and I enjoy a few free minutes strolling through Temple Square.Beautiful grandmother!
She is 90 years young!

She stands between the prophet Joseph Smith and his brother, Hyrum.
The garden reception was divine! Tammy, Mark, Joan and Roger
Rob, Glenda and Maudie Mae
Heather Thompson Seay, Tammy and Mark

ROGERS' RANCH RETREAT

Roger's Ranch is out in the beautiful country near Park City, Utah. Will Rogers, who had just died, had invited our family to his ranch. So here we are!

We spent two days, and was a very fun and different event for all who could come.This is the backyard of the ranch. Here you'll see the horses.
Come on, everyone, and take your turn with the horses!
Don Burt and Janice Heninger, Derek and Troy Heninger, Duke, Brooke and Taylor.
Brent is a real-live "Cowboy."
Wahoo! Don Burt, Mama and Janice sit in the shade while everyone else sweats in the sun!
Troy and his three sons, Daniel, Derek and Dalin.
Brooke takes the instruction from the horse trainer, Dave Peterson.
Madi takes her turn.
Tammy seems quite natural astride a horse.
Janice has a few misgivings.
Taylor certainly had a great time.
Joseph loved this outing!

Brent is a real cowhand!
Troy's oldest son, Derek Heninger
Troy's next son, Dalin
Troy and Dalin get ready for the big ride!

HULL REUNION JUNE 2008

Grandmother was able to come south and enjoy this day with a short stop at the Evans'.

Grandmother, Holly, Faith, with Levi

Levi is goin to ride the sheep at West Haven Days. How exciting! Go for it, Levi!
John joins the family before departing for West Haven Days. Faith will enter the "Baby Contest." Oh, we already know she'll win!
Grandmother takes in a brief visit with the Jensen family.

Charlotte, Jason, Grandmother, Olivia and Sara

THE HULL REUNION

Many Hulls gathered at Roger Rawson's home in Hooper, Utah. This is a large organization, with members joining yearly. I spoke about Shirley and Reg Hardman's book, "Faith from Down Under, 200 Australian Stories of Faith," which reveals how more Hulls who live in Australia are finding their roots and getting their temple work done.

Noreen Francis and Carma Hendryx, daughters of Fay (grandmother's brother) and Verla Hull
Milo and Clyde Hull, sons of Clyde (Grandmother's brother) and Dora Hull
Carma has always been a special cousin because of her compassion to me, personally, and her funny and witty ways. She is a professional artist and has won national recognition.
Della Hull Rawson, 96, and Maudie Mae Hull Bradley, 90, first cousins.

JOHNNY'S VISIT: DINNER AT MADDOX

Look! There's Johnny! We all were so happy to see him, Anne and Joshie, who are presently living in Germany. We've missed you guys! Clark Jensen, Johnny, Tammy and Brent David enjoy some after-dinner communication.
Holly, Rick and Sheri. As parents, this was fun for us to have you kids attend as my choir performed at Maddox restaurant in Brigham City.
Holly gets the giggles with Charlotte!
Johnny, Anne, Rick, Jen, Joseph, Dad gather over a chicken dinner. It was invaluable to have a chance to visit with Johnny, Anne and Joshie...a rare event!
Clark and Charlotte Jensen enjoyed visiting with siblings during this evening out.
Joseph and Jen really added to the fun.
Darin and Joyce Anderson relax after our extensive program, "Voices from the Dust."
Joyce excels as a profound pianist and accompanist.
Grandmother and Jim enjoyed it all, too. We're so glad they could come.