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I love the summer! and the best day to celebrate summer? 4th of JULY!!! We got the special treat of having

Holiday fun

Cookie baking: family style! And for all the hours we baked and baked they sure went fast!

Thanksgiving 2008

So you'll have to see other years for the great Turkey spread we put out every year...things just seemed so much busier than other years for some reason, and I didn't get out my camera often enough! But we had a small gathering, of our family, The Johnson's, The Steve Boyer's and our good friend Megan Duffy (from Minnesota via Provo). Lot's to be thankful for! Brian, Karen, Granma Melba (89), Laura and Amy

Those darling granddaughter's of mine...

And me and Heidi in our matching aprons!

Baby Blessing

For those unfamiliar with our church, we have a naming ceremony, since we don't baptize children under the age of eight. It is a time when the child is presented to the congregation, and essentially all of the congregants take responsibility for the spiritual education, along with the parents. We are a "lay" church, and all of the Sunday School and other teaching assignments are handled by everyone there. So eventually these people who welcome this new baby into the church are taking stewardship in helping to instruct this child in the tenets of the church. It is a beautiful rite that surrounds a new baby with this loving community.

Nora in her blessing dress

Boyer/ Johnson Dynasty.... Johnson Familia Three generations/oops make that FOUR: Grt Grandma Doris, Sue, Joe and Nora

Grt Grandma Boyer

Spoiled in Paradise

Non-Alcholic piña colada's by the ocean and pool...a daily luxury

"the girl's" lounging and gabbing by the ocean under our private cabana's

Acrobatics

Wish I knew the tribe and the name for this display of high flying acrobatics. We sat entranced as the sun went down over the Pacific Ocean and these young men dangled at least three stories above the ground; hanging by their feet.

To get to this Puerto Vallarta landmark, it's the sea horse on the malecon. Vallarta was relatively isolated until 1969. Then the first paved highway gave it access to the rest of Mexico. The Sea Horse is a downtown landmark.

Señor Mister Pepe's

http://srmisterpepes.com/

I will be adding a video to this that will add to the nature of these photos!

Our trip to Senor Pepe's took a circuitous route throughout Puerta Vallarta, since we had no idea where this recommended dining was located. After a length of time tracking down leads, and roaming the back streets and alley's, a police car finally stopped us and asked what we were doing. Upon hearing of our dilema they then escorted us (with patrol lights flashing) to the restaurant. But...it doesn't end just with that escapade. It turns out the restaurant is located on the balcony of someone's home. They get out of their pajamas to take our orders, and make the evening a marvelous story! I've included a map in case there are any other brave souls who would like a wonderful dining experience, and the website!!!

Dinner In El Anclote

quaint dining on the beach
Dave & Deb
Ken & Linda
Phil & Lori
Kevin & Jacqueline

Punta Mita 2

out by the pool
another view of the house and pool
our own private stretch of beach!

Birthday in Paradise

This year with all of Ken and his bud's turning 50!...we decided a blow out bash was necessary. So with eveyone's help in planning we chose Punta Mita- a nice little sleepy town up the coast from Puerta Vallarta.

Our days were filled to overflowing with sunshine, warm breezes, beautiful ocean, good food and great friends!

First day (May 19th) we spent down at the Four Seasons Beach Club with an evening feast on the beach.

Second day (May 20th) we spent combing all of the area for a church meeting house...which we eventually found! Ken had fun speaking in Spanish with the members there!

down by the 4 Seasons Restaurant
Our favorite little niche for lunch

church in Puerta Vallarta

Lion King

Thanks to some good pre-planning with our friend's the Bladh's, we booked tickets for this fall performance of THE LION KING. It was Heidi's first "play" and she loved this. With any busy day, however, a cat nap is absolutely necessary!

Thanksgiving

Lots to be thankful for in the Boyer home. Children are all flourishing in their schoolwork, everyone is healthy, and we all got to be together for a holiday! Annie and family, and Joe's sister and her family joined us for a bountiful feast. AMEN

We were also treated to a tap dance festival starring Tia Jen (holding "jooj)

May Birthday

Heidi's numero dos birthday! Here she is dimples and all getting ready for her cake!