Lake Powell 2013-Part 4: The People

There definitely aren't pictures of everyone in our group so here is just a sampling of our fun group.

We are really lucky to have some great friends that we enjoy spending time with!

Lake Powell 2013-Part 3:The Birthday Celebration

Todd giving the birthday speech for Andie.

Waiting to be serenaded!

It was Andie's birthday while we were on the lake. He hadn't told anyone that he had hired a helicopter to bring someone to serenade her and bring the birthday cake. It was kind of fun to watch the helicopter circle and then touch down on the bluff just above the houseboat. And....we got to end the day with our personal fireworks show!

Lake Powell 2013-Part 2:The Activities

Sorry for the picture overload but there were too many fun pictures! 

There was always something going on at Lake Powell. Non-stop fun! Especially with this many people on one boat.

Lake Powell 2013-Part 1: The Boat

We got invited to go to Lake Powell with Todd & Andie Pedersen this year. Let's just say we did this trip with style! The boys all drove down with the toys and boats. The girls got to ride in the plane and get delivered to the dock by a limo.....

The middle deck for tv watching and lounging.

We had a great camping spot in a little canyon all by ourselves.

The view from the top deck

New Family Pic

We got a new family picture last weekend. It was our last opportunity to have one taken before the kids head off on missions. I was convinced that they would not turn out at all because of so many things ----howling wind, hot temperatures, not the best lighting and Emerson not feeling well. But I thought they turned out quite well. I think everyone is happy about them but Emerson. 

Missionary Montana

Well, it's official. She is now Sister Brian. She was set apart tonight and will enter the MTC tomorrow. I feel like I'm in a fog-----the day we have all been anticipating for so long has finally come. 

I'm sure she would love a letter or an email. Even just a quick little note. This address is good until Jun 17---she leaves on June 18. Dearelder.com is a great way to send a note and have it delivered to her the same day.

Sister Montana Brian

JUN 18 WA-SEA

2000 N. 900 E. Unit 100

Provo, UT 84602

montana.brian@myldsmail.net

I will be posting her letters and photos on her blog which you can find here. Or you can let me know your email and I will add you in a group to receive her letters. 

No longer a teen....

Montana, the birthday girl, wanted to start the day out right! Amen to that!

Next, we headed out for a pedicure party.

Followed by a very brief hike with 2/3 of the family.

Her day ended with balloons, sugar cookies, flowers and a date with Stephen Hawks. I think it was a pretty good way to celebrate being 20!

And one last pic with some of the England littles before she heads out on the mission!