Finally

Days 4-7

Here are the updates for the rest of my trip in London.

I hope you like it!

Day 4: Southbank

Day 4: Southbank:  So today was a lovely rainy day and yet we still made the most of it. We started out we decided to walk along the south bank which is the south side of the Thames River

ON THE JOB

Today we will finish up on the Maternal Side for Gracie Gilbert Smith -  Beverly's grandma, and the silent picture pianist.  Remember, her dad owned the Gilbert Store in Murray.  Gracie's grandfather on her mother's side was John Morgan.  The pictures above are both of John.  He emigrated to Utah after joining the church.  He had three interesting jobs.  First he was a Post Master, then a Road Supervisor (not quite sure what that entails) and then he was a School Trustee.  All three of these jobs seem so unrelated - wish we had more information.  John's father - Joseph Morgan died very early when John was a young boy.  He was a brick mason in those short years between when he was married and when he died.  John's father in law,  Joshua Hague Gillett was a collier?  Anyone know what a collier was, is?  It is a really fancy name for coal miner or someone who carries or sells coal.  That really finishes up the Smith/Gilbert line for ON THE JOB.  Next week, we will start on the Player/Spencer line - some really interesting vocations in that group.

A Lot Can Change in Nine Years!

Nine years ago today the Arcadia Stake Presidency was reorganized.  We were fortunate enough to have Jason and Stefanie in Palmdale, Marybeth West of the Mississippi and Robb, Marybeth, Katie and Dallin willing to come to California for a quick trip. It was a special day being taught by Elder Holland and the past nine years have been such a blessing to me and dad.  One thing hasn't changed - HOW HANDSOME DAD IS!!!

Below is the "club" that dad hangs out with every Wednesday night.  In the fact the photo was taken last night.  Pres. Terrill replaced Pres. Steimle a year ago.  Craig Helsop is the able Stake Clerk (and has been carrying the double load as Stake Exec. Secretary for many months).  Jack Hagan is the Stake Finance Clerk who has dependably served since the previous Stake Presidency.  Wednesday nights will be very different in a couple of weeks.  Dad had Bishopric Meeting every Wed. night for 7 1/2 years immediately followed by Stake Presidency meeting for the last 9.

My Overseas Adventure: Day 3 : Church and more

My Overseas Adventure: Day 3 : Church and more: So we had a bit of a late start today, we were able to get out the door even in the rain and use public transportation. We barely caught our...

It's A Burger, It's A Hot Dog, No... It's a HamDog

Dad and I had the Swansons over for a barbecue on Friday evening.  The Swansons agreed and requested they bring their secret back-woods-of-Florida family recipe for a hybrid delicacy - a HAMDOG.  The process takes a lot of time and care.

• First take turkey dogs (they must be turkey dogs) and slice vertically, all the way through the dog stopping the incision about an inch from each end. Now place a 2nd vertical slice 90 degrees rotated from the first, again stopping about an inch from each end.
• Next prepare non-lean ground beef with your choice of seasoning, including diced onions, Worcestershire sauce, bacon bits, etc... Roll ground beef around a 3/8" square stick of cheddar cheese to form a torpedo of hamburger a little fatter than the diameter of the dog and two inches shorter.
• Insert the ground beef tube into the slices of the hot dog kneading it until the ground beef oozes out of each side of the dog.  The cross section of the ground beef is squeezed into the form of a "+". You now have a pregnant dog.
• Grill as you would a regular hot dog.  The dog being turkey does not tend to burn while the ground beef cooks.  Being non-lean, the grease in the ground beef helps cook the dog and the ground beef.
• Serve in a hot dog bun with condiments to your liking.

 A bit of effort, but the reward is so worth it! Thanks Swansons.  This certainly not the last time HamDogs grace the Cornwall grill.

My Overseas Adventure: Day 2 : London River Cruise

My Overseas Adventure: Day 2 : London River Cruise: We had a wonderful full day in London! We got up at a decent time but took our time getting ready for the day. We had determined that we ...

Day 1: My Overseas Adventure: So I am in London!!!!!

My Overseas Adventure: So I am in London!!!!!: Where I last left off was at the LAX airport! So as I kind of mentioned my flight was super late! I didn't really mind but I was a littl...

Safe & Sound

We just had a Skype session with Sarah in London.  We bet she will post about her lovely flight and adventures with trains, tickets, transfers, stairs, luggage, the Tower of London and an AWOL roommate.

We are so happy she is there and all is well, all is well... Whew! and Yahoo!

Sarah's Journey

It was fun to spend the last 5 days with Sarah as she prepared to leave for her semester abroad in Madrid, with a week "lay-over" in London on the way.  3-4 months ago Sarah booked her flight to London on "budget" Norwegian Air.  We were concerned how comfortable it would be.

Check out the Dreamliner 787 jet on which Sarah has spent the last 9 hours and 36 minutes.

 Her flight, though running late, looks really comfortable:

After arriving in Gatwick Airport she will take the Thameslink South train to London, then switch to the Underground  The plan is to meet her roommate at the tube station to get to her Airbnb which is near the River Thames between London Bridge and Tower Bridge.

For those who want to stay updated!

So I am on my way! I am just waiting in the airport now! My plane was a little delayed but it gave me the opportunity to make my blog post before I left! I am a little nervous about the start of this big trip, but then I realize that I am going to the one place I have always wanted to travel to so it can't be too bad! Well Happy Travels!

LONDON

 Here is someone else flying to London just around this date 41 years ago.  These pictures are of Kent at the Salt Lake Airport with his Mom, Lenore and Grandma Maude Neeley above and Grandpa J. Spencer Cornwall below. 

I have always loved this picture of Kent and Jon at the airport.  Shows the age difference pretty drastically.  CUTE BOYS!!!  Sarah we will be thinking of you on your flight today.

Alden

Here is a picture I took this morning at breakfast he sure has become a smiley guy we love him

My study abroad experience

 For those interested here is the link to my new travel blog!

 I am excited to keep you all updated over the coming months.

Spain Fall 2015

Anderson Summer - June

 Seth and Daniel were on the same t-ball team.  It was a joy to watch them play together.

 Signed up for the summer library's superhero themed reading program

 Sunday Walk

 Elizabeth and I read Princess Academy by Shannon Hale and then went on a date to see the BYU Premier of the stage production.

 Fun trip to the Cabin

 Daniel, Elizabeth, and I went on a Mom date to see Mary Poppins

 Camping!!!  (Someone was sneaky and got a picture of everyone sleeping)

 Happy Father's Day

 Swimming Lessons

 Trip to Temple Square to see Meet the Mormons on the IMAX

Feeding the ducks at the base of Bridal Veil Falls.

Anderson Summer- August

 Visit to the temple

 Lots afternoons spent in the sprinklers and slip and slide

 Family nap on the hammock

Dinosaur museum

 Performing "Bicycle Built for Two" at a Retirement Center

 4th of July Party

 What your daughter looks like when you let her two older brothers get her dressed.

 Trip to the Zoo

 Work party with no line at the face painting or balloon man so my kids took great advantage of it.

 Date to Little Mermaid the Musical

 Getting our free donut for being super readers.

 Just cute

 We attend several classes at the Museum of Peoples and Cultures.  At one class the kids were able to dig for an arrowhead and bring it home.

 Finished t-ball season

 Attended the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Pioneer Concert with Sarah and her friend

 Every week we attended a Shakespeare play at the local library.  It was performed by volunteers from the audience.  Elizabeth was chosen to be Beatrice in Much to Do about Nothing.  She was wonderful. (She is in the pink skirt)

 Hannah can often be found in her tutu dancing around.

 We have eaten a lot of Popsicle.

 We went to Great Basin National Park with some friends.

 While at Great Basin we went on a tour of the very cool Lehman Caves.

Attended an Owls game.