May 29. 2006--Adams Park--Logan, Utah

We had this photo take just before the 19th Annual Barfuss Memorial Day Games. We missed having Nick & family, Brevan & family, Judy & guest, Dad & Kaye but were so happy to be "home." Rick hadn't been home in over 1 year & 5 months. We had so much fun and enjoyed seeing our family that it prompted Rick to get a job back in the West so we could be with them for the important events in their lives. Sorry it took so long to post this put Brigitte took over 70 photos and that was a lot to sort through. We are hoping that Nick & Jasmine can "morph" their family into the photo too! I will post a new updated view if that takes place.

Standing: Lily Shumway, Natalie Barfuss, Mabel Shumway, Luke Shumway, Mason Barfuss
Sitting: Andy & Sally Shumway, Rick & Pat Barfuss, Max & Brigitte Barfuss

MagnaGuard Isis

On August 2 Isis turns 5 years old and he will be celebrating as a Star Wars character. I spoke to him on the phone and out of the blue he asked me to make him a costume of a MagnaGuard Robot. This was a challenge I wanted to take on. So with material, paint, sewing machine and a little creativity here is what he will look like! Before I made the cape I thought the robot looked more like a biker/cowboy/knight...but with the cape (and a little imagination) he really does look like MagnaGuard, don't you think?

Temporary Job

Hi! I have a temporary (unpaid) job for the next few weeks. I started today. I will be tutoring 2 boys to help them get ready for 2nd grade. Zach is reviewing this math skills, especially subtraction) and Calvin is improving his handwriting. Both boys are very adorable(as the photos show) and I really like helping them. Their mothers are just as excited as I am but the kids think I work them too hard! (Nothing new there!)

Rick & Pat's 21st Wedding Anniversary

We celebrated our 21st Anniversary by going to the Atlanta Braves vs the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday July 8th @ turner Field.

My former boss, Terry Dempsey, gave us the tickets way back in February and I was able to keep them as a surprise right up until the day before the game. We had front row Valet parking just steps from the field and seats right next to the dougout AND on the front row! Rick was in heaven. We were so happy that Atlanta won 4 to 1. The weather was 78 degrees and very low humidity. A perfect day at the ballgame. (Can you believe I left my camera at home? Here is a photo I got off the internet, to give you a feel for our special 21 years together celebration!)

Venice, Italy

I got an email and some really great photos from Melody Baugh. Here is her email and one photo.
Hello Everyone,
Okay, I'm not IN these photos, a friend took them. But they are of probably my favorite destination we hit--Venice. Just sending them along for fun. If this works I'll try to get a few more. Hope you are all happy and well.
xo Mel
Nick (my son) went there several years ago...Does this look familiar Nick? Melody forgot to say what it is a picture of does anyone know? It sounds like she enjoys traveling as much as my sister Judy. They both seem at home wherever they go! What a wonderful trait they both have.

Independence Day Traditions.

When I was a young girl we celebrated the 4th Of July by attending a small hometown parade, a carnival at the Farmington School, fireworks at the War Memorial Baseball field, and street dances, downtown, two nights in a row.

When I was a mother we celebrated by attending a small hometown parade, a program & fireworks at the college stadium, and either a picnic or time at the Hyrum beach with a boat.

As a grandma in Utah I hadn't establish any 4 th of July traditions ( my traditions were Halloween, Memorial Day, and Christmas)...but we still went to the parade, attended a patriotic program that Rick was singing at, and went to the fireworks in either Logan or Idaho Falls with my Dad.

This year in Georgia we went to the Stone Mountain Park laser Show. It was HOT even at 10:30 when the festivities ended. I am looking forward to cool evening in Idaho Falls. The show was great and everyone there CHEERED and clapped when the music changed from country to patriotic.

I love this free land I live in and the many opportunities I have because of this freedom!

Memorial Day Photos (Finally)

Today I applied for Unemployment Benifits...another new experience for me. I am trying to get a part-time job here until we move and in Idaho falls for after we move. The small amount of money I'll receive from unemployment may help with moving expenses. Here are some photos that were taken while we were in Utah for memorial day games.

1. Ricks's parents and siblings & spouses
2. Dan & Rick
3. Jim & Kaye and Pat
4. Sally's family
5. Max's family
6. 19th Annual Barfuss Memorial Day Games

Last day on the job/ Voice from the past

Today is my last day at work for Professional Deck Builder magazine. The business was sold to a large company called Handley-Wood and the offices are moving to their locations. The four of us (including boss & wife) are moving on. Me to Idaho Falls, Maura Jacob will do free-lance work for magazines from her home. Diann Dempsey is going back to homemaking & gardening and Terry Dempsey hasn't said what he is going to do yet. I have very mixed feeling about this because it is the first job I have been "let go" from and because I will miss my association with such good people.

Yesterday I got an email at my work email address from a long lost friend...Here is what she wrote...
Hi,
I am trying to locate an old friend of mine from Sandpoint, Idaho. Is this the former Patty Baugh I know? This is Jackie Surber Whitney who has not seen my friend Patty since 1968. I was just thinking of people who have been in my life and you are someone I have thought of and wondered about often. Let me know if I am on the right track and hopefully we can catch up on our lives and the events and people in them.
Jackie Whitney

Of course I emailed her back and will call her and catch up on the past. She was my best friend during the 6,7,8, grades. Then she moved to the Seattle, Washington area. I'll tell more later. Here is the only photo I have of her, from the 8th grade(?)

Leave Handprints!

As we are nearing our move to a new place, I wonder..."What will I take with me and what did I leave behind?" I will take with me the faces and love of many friends and acquaintences. I hope I leave love and faith behind. Here is a poem I wrote for a person who is always asking why I look so young. I gave it to this person along with a Book of Mormon and my written testimony. I am grateful for ALL that I have been blessed with while living here in the Snellville Georgia area.

Tacy Avery is getting married

This news is just in from my sister, Margaret:
TACY AND AARON
ARE GETTING MARRIED
AUG. 4TH
IN THE SALT LAKE TEMPLE.