Family Birthday Fun.......

 Grandpa and Grandma Rowley came and stayed with us for the weekend to celebrate Dylan's birthday. We loved having them here and had such a great weekend. We went to dinner at Dylan and Nick's favorite restaurant, Red Iguana. It was Uncle Nick's birthday in August as well. They both were serenaded to and then they were served Tr es Leches  for dessert.

 We went to the Church History Museum and were amazed at all the history of the Church artifacts that are stored in the building. We could have stayed much longer then we did and we all want to go back. The boys were intrigued with all the artifacts and the tributes to each Prophet. They have such interactive booths for the kids and the best part was that we found some of our own family history items there.
                                                
Dylan standing behind the replica of the podium at the General Conference Center. Dylan loved Gordon B. Hinckley and this podium was made from a walnut tree from his home. Dylan has always liked this story.                                        

   

 Tate asked us to take a picture of him with Joseph Smith's revolver.

 Tate going fishing.....

 Here is some family History. I am regretting that I did not take my nice camera for this. It is the note from the debt that was paid off when my great-great-great grandmother came across with the Willey Handcart Company. Her name is Ann Rowley Frith. She arrived in Salt Lake City with a large debt and nothing to survive with. Her story has always been a solemn testament to me of the values of  faith, courage, and hard work. She has been known as the women who was able to feed her children with a loaf of bread made from very little flour and water. I love learning of her and my strong ancestry. I have been blessed by amazing for bearers.  Her debt was paid off by her husband, Andrew Bastor, whom she met after immigrating to Utah. He donated "one yolk of cattle"  which was worth $80.00.  We were shocked to find the note here.

 Here is the information on the debt that was paid off.

 This was another wonderful surprise. This is a blessing dress which we believe is a relatives blessing dress. I fell in love with this. Isn't it beautiful!

Information on the blessing dress.

                                       
Mike snapped this photo of the girls. It is a treasure as well.