Last week Sandra and I drove to Spokane to visit my sister, Linda and her husban Carl. They just sold their home on the South side of Spokane and move into an apartment about a week or so ago. They are having a home out in the valley near the Idaho boarder. If I remember correctly in Greenacres. Linda drove us out to see it and Cory and Luann met us there with their three children.

It will be a very nice home when they get it finished. Sometime in November. I loved the view there. Mountain all around, in very direction.

Linda drove by the house mom and dad was living in when I was born. So we stop and took some picture of it. We live there a little over a year, before moving to Moses Lake.

This is my cousin Marilyn. She was a just a little younger than me. It seems like Marilyn and Joann were the two I played with the most. Marilyn was working in her shop. We also stop and visited Jackie. It was her 64th birthday. Sorry we forgot to take any pictures.
Another picture of the house. It was a great day I really enjoyed seeing Linda and all my relatives. When we got back home I filled up the gas tank. It only took 8 gallons of gas to fill the car up and we had travel 309 miles. I will help with the math, we got 38.6 miles to the gallon. We used the air conditioner going and back.

Bailey was here and took some pictures of mom and I on the motorcycle over looking the Tri-cities. This one is of my hot bike babe. Mom and I plan to take a ride on Wednesday with the Roses and Browns to Dayton for breakfast (Biscuits and Gravey). After breakfast the girls will visit the small shops in and the guys will take a short ride up into the mountains.
This is a picture of the us with our leathers.

This is actually a pretty good picture. Mom sure is beautiful.

The next two pictures are just to show you how much I can suck in when I am told to.

I gain alot of weight the past two weeks. Time for a real diet.

Route 66

School was out on June 12th at 11:30. All the teachers from the elementary and middle school stand wave goodbye to the students as the buses pull out. It is a big deal. After that the middle school teacher meet for a very short meeting. I was the first one in my car and on my way home by 11:55. I got home changed clothes and had a quick bite to eat.

Bro. Crook and I were on are way. We drove to Twin Fall, Idaho, where spent the night.

We then drove from Twin Falls to Henderson Nev. It was a long hot ride. My credit card stop working. It was a security element. When the card is being used out of state they stop authoritization. Sandy had to call them and let them know I was on a trip.

We hit some rode construction. That is when it gets really hot, just standing around on the pavement.

Friday evening we caught up with Greg Rose. He had made reservations at a motel in Henderson. The next morning we got up early to beat the heat and rode across Hover Dam. Bro. Crook had to pull over and have his trailor check. As you can see from the next picture the water is pretty low (about 60 to 70 feet).

From Hoover dam we started route 66 at Kingsman.

From Kingsman we backtracked to Oatman Az. It is an old mining town. They let the donkey go when they stopped mining. They now roam the streets of Oatman.

When stayed in Flagstaff Az. and Sunday morning visited the Grand Canyon. The went back to Flagstaff for church.

From Flagstaff we went through Winona, Winslow, and then on to Holbrook.

We stayed at the Wigwam motel.

We were then off to Albuquerque, New Mexico. This is the route 66 dinner were we had lunch.

We made as far as Santa Fe New Mexico. That night on the Weather Channel they were predicting severe weather, Hail, high winds, rain and possible tornados. So we left route 66 and head back for Utah. We went through Four Corners. Here I am standing in four state at the same time. Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona.

Before we left New Mexico we found Madaris where they filmed "Wild Hogs. This is Maggie Dinner.

My brother in law Ken McGinnis caught up with us and rode with us for a few days.

Before leaving Colorado we stopped at Mesa Verde. We were able to climb up to one of the dwellings. It was awesome.

The went to three parks in Utah. The first was Archs National Park.

Next Bryces National Park. I liked it the most. OOPS I just deleted the picture.

We saw these in Zions National Park.

How does this happened??????

A House of a Different Color

Isn't this a lovely color! I really love the door and lg pot.

We are felling so relaxed since the wedding festivies are over. Tonight we are going to the Temple to do endowments. I can't wait to feel the peace and spirit of the Temple. It seems all your worries and concerns fade. I love to have a prayer in the Celestrial Room after each session. It gives me strength and hope for answers and blessings in the lives of my family. I God lives and loves us! The Temple is evidence of his love.

We had FHE here and Mark Mace who just returned form his mission gave a great lesson. We have Linger Longer on Sunday and the Priesthod is in cahrge of bringing all the food. Should be interesting to see if we have enough! Dad's going to make a lasagna.

I can't get over how beautiful spring is around here! It's so green and I love all the beautiful flowers. The birds are out in full force and the sounds are sweet. Last night Janet came over to visit and we had a great time sitting out side and sharing news. I am so blessed to have such a good friend. One more month from today till school is out for summer vacation!!!

You all know with the weather being hot Dad will be riding tomorrow with the guys. It's his hobby that brings him happiness and relief from stress. I will be having a SMALL yard sale with the Shadow Runs annual yard sale. What ever doesn't sell will go to the good will! Dejunking the house gives me pleasure! We really do have too many things we hang on to.

The boys are just getting cuter by the day. They are learning so much now. It brings back so many sweet memories of you all when you were babies having them right here to observe.

Jillian and Cody need to update thier blog but don't have internet. I will tell you they are doing fine. Cody found another job for a plummer and will start Monday. He will make $2 more an hour and get more hours (40). Jillian really needs to find a new job too. She hates her currant job. Been there too long. We need to go over there to see her apt.

Kim is flagging in the day and working Winco from 6-10 at night and all day week ends. I think trying to make enough money for the bills means she doesn't get to see the kids much. Summer sill be hard for them.

Oh Happy Day!

The Happy Schultz Family
Cody and Jillian Robles
Kimberly, Tre', Alexis, and Karabbean Calhoun
Bailey and Kooper DeRoest
Ryan, Rochelle, Cole, Kamden and Carter Bassett
Chauntel, Makayla, and Jackson Logsdon

Easter

Carter and Kara hit the jack pot!
The kids made a haul. It took both grandma's to fill all those eggs!
Mother and daughter
Need a bigger basket Alexis?

We had all the family living here over for dinner, plus the Bassetts. We sure did miss Bailey and Chauntel's families not to mention Cody who is still in Utah! It was trying to rain and was cold but we went ahead with the tradition of the Easter egg hunt. I really love tjis family of mine!!!

Kim's new living room

Kim's new lamps and end table.
Kendall and Dad trying out the new love seat.
Tre playing a game.
Dad and Kendall once again because he is so cute!!!!
See the coffee table? The wood is a pretty brown.
Wedding plans march on and we seem to make alittle head way every day. Life would be terribly dull with out stress in it!!!

Dad, Jillian and I are off to do temple baptism tonight. Too bad Cody is out of town and will miss going to the Temple with Jillian. He better not miss the next temple date, May 3rd!