Payson Lakes Strikes Again

After the wedding was over and the lovebirds were on their honeymoon, we took Chad, Angela, Jamie, Corey and homeys went fishing at Payson Lakes. It was a wonderful morning with chill in the air and sunshine between cloud breaks. My goal was to see if we could get Chad, Jamie and Corey to catch a fish. Much to my surprise it was easier than I expected. Not because these individuals have poor fishing skills but because you never know if the fish are going to bite. These images are from Jamie's cell phone. Thanks for sending the images

This is one of Chad's first casts. It took a few casts but soon he was very proficent.
After a nice cast Chad sat in his comfy chair and waited for the bite. Off in the distance we could here Lynne singing.... here fishy fishy.
It was not long before he caught his first fish.
It was not long for Angela to hook into a nice trout.
Angela and I proudly display our catch.
Up and down the bank, fish were landed and I became very busy taking fish off the lines. Nice catch Jamie.... thanks for staying a few days after the wedding.
Of course grandma always catches her fish. She either catches the most fish or the biggest.
She caught the fish on her new yellow pole. She claims it is magic..... I will not dispute that statement.
Corey demonstrates proper angling skills, pole height etc. while landing his fish.
Heather is so excited to catch a little brook trout. Ha!
Nice Kung Fu grip Lynne.
Corey and Heather take a snooze while others still fish.

Reception "Wind Rain or Shine"

After the Temple Ceremony and a few pictures with the photographer, a torrential rain storm moved through Lindon. It cleared up an hour or so but the yard was soaked. We made a quick change of venue and moved the reception to the cultural hall. Family and ward members all chipped in to get things moved from our house. Many of us were really disappointed we could not use our yard but the cultural hall turned out great.

A ward member put up the sign for us. The image was taken the day after the reception. Of course it was sunny and warm. Sir Richard III and a few others took the images below.
This post will have lots of miscellaneous images of the reception. I hope you enjoy.

Rachel and Jimmy were very good about staying in the line and greeting guests. We had great support from family and friends.... thank you.

The brides maids were very floriferous!

Why does our family like to make funny faces? Perhaps it is a genetic thing !

Pat (Jim's Dad) and his band played music from the beginning to.... beyond the end. We were putting things away and they were still playing. They did a wonderful job.
Young and old alike enjoyed their music.

When the beat goes on, ......... Swingggggg it !!

Pat had double duty..... play in the band and stand in line.

It was very nice to have Angela and Chad come from the land northward (Seattle Wash.).

Chad, you Da Man !

Kim and Greg and Anne and Doug were a huge help with the reception move. Not only did they provide physical help, but also emotional assistance.

Jimmy and Rachel Are Married

Congratulations Rachel and Jim Anderson!
Friday, June 13th was a wonderful day for all who know Rachel and Jimmy. The sealing was wonderful and we had family and friends by our side throughout the entire day.

Many stayed and waited for Jimmy and Rachel to appear from the Temple doors.

Dan and Jacob kept me entertained.

Jacob is getting the best of his daddy with he two handed in your face technique. Daniel, there is much more were that came from.... believe me.
Off in the distance I heard commotion .... "they're coming".

The Temple doors on the South side swung open and this is the first shot I could take.
They both look very excited and have that "I am married to my sweet heart" look.

Quickly met by a throng of well wishes this was the last individual image I could get of Jimmy and Rachel before they went with the photographer. They stepped down the stairs and made their way to the west side of the Temple for more images with family and friends.

We had a few images taken with our families but I do not have them from the photographer. I will post more images as they become available. Jim's parents, Pat and Pam Anderson, are loving and supportive parents. We are happy to have great in-laws.

Hey where is Jessica...... again the photographer has more diversity in images.
Don't they look happy.

Before I left the Temple grounds I took this image over the photographer's shoulder.
The reception is yet to be posted..... stay tuned.

Twas the Day Before the Wedding

Up, Up and away the young and old chanted as they climbed up the rock face. Many months ago we decided to go on a climbing activity before Rachel's wedding. We were hoping to get Daniel but he had to work. Next time Dan ! We had a very large group and I really enjoyed watching all scale the mountain top. One of these days Lynne and I will join you all but for know I tired myself just taking pictures. I think I am getting carpel tunnel from all the images I have taken this past month.

We were going to have a climbing contest but did not get anything formalized. Since I am posting I will decide the top three climbers of the day. Everyone did well but there were some standouts. Understand this is in no particular order:
Chad "show me the hand hold" Blazer,
Jimmy "I can jump like a cricket" Anderson, and
Jamie "I can stretch farther than you can" Scott.
Wow these three can really climb. All of the following participants easily made honorable mention and I hope to see you in contention for the next wedding:
(Heather don't getting any ideas! Paul is to young... Ha!)
Angie, Rachel, Stephanie, Heather, Corey, Richie, Hammer "I can use my hands an ice pick if necessary" Sink, Caden, Nathan, Mandy, and Lisa and Jamie G. even climbed a little.
Rachel makes her way to the top. This outcrop was her only trouble spot....
but that did not stop the "SPAZ" for long.
A long toe reach and up she went.
Heather stretches for the hand hold. It took about 10 minutes to convince Heather she could make it to the top..... with time she was successful. Congratulations !!!
Stephanie provided physical and emotional help to Heather.
Reaching for the white hand holds, Angela pulls herself up the cliff.
Angela wisely had Chad hold on to her rope.
Chad and Jimmy climb side by side in a friendly little race. They both beat each other once. The score is 1-1. Here Jimmy is ahead.
Here Chad is in the lead.

Jamie S. is a great climber. She has super balance and flexibility. It did not take her long to skedaddle to the top.
Corey my friend you are great climber in embryo. Good job !!
Keep on reaching.
Heather looks to her Daddy for comfort as she elevates to five feet above the ground.
Stephanie was fearless as a climber and provided copious amounts of encouragement to all.
Hang in there Chad !
Chad demonstrates the proper use of his prehensile metatarsals. Great move Chad !
Angela demonstrating the two handed pull method. Superb technique Angela !
Richie you made some great improvements this go around. He started take advantage of his massive soccer leg power. Hey Richie I just want you to know that it was I who was called Mr. Legs in the year book.
(You must sing this to the spider man song) Jimmy man... Jimmy man does whatever a spider can, spins a web, any size catches thieves just like flies LOOK OUT here comes Jimmy man.
Jimmy I think you get the Mr. Calf award. We cannot call you Mr. Legs because that is already taken..... but I think Mr. Calf is fitting. Nice skill set Jamie.
Don't worry Hammer will catch you if you fall the entire three feet. Again thank you for participating in our pre-wedding activity at the Quarry. Until we climb again...