Summer is going, going, ...

Time flies, especially in the fun of summer.

I recall our summer of 2014 (posted Saturday, July 12:)

"Several weeks of helping our daughter with her family in Arizona – not my wife’s original idea of summer vacation from school teaching – turned out to be a joy, hard work, and a hot time in the new town alright.  Although Anthem is often over 100 degrees during the summer, we were fortunate to see the beginning of the cloudy monsoon season, with daytime temperatures sometimes dipping below 100 – so cool (loved the cloud patterns.)"

"Getting better acquainted with four grandchildren (including a fun ten-year-old helper from SLC), being amazed by unstoppable-grandma Kay's taking care of every need, early-morning wake-up calls (my favorite time of day), quiet walks around the block with a happy baby boy, picnic in the duck park, family home evenings well organized by devoted young parents, word games I never win, great cooking, all-you-can-drink ice water, community pool, friendly neighbors, church meetings in a wonderful ward, a new temple soon to be open, freedom from yard work, and (last but not least:) lively, artistic, gorgeous little girls!"

What are your cool memories of bygone summers?

Let's make more memories before this summer is gone.

our view of the famous "pond" as Kay and I enjoyed a walk 19 June 2011

"Walden Pond is a [large] lake in Concord, Massachusetts

... formed by retreating glaciers ..."  – Wikipedia

Cannon Family hike – looking like ...

"The majority of visitors to southern Utah focus their efforts on the

Mighty 5 national parks."  – visitutah.com

son of our fisherman son practicing his skill

near our frontier home in Layton, Utah

sisters revisiting Queen Elizabeth Park, BC in 2010

protected from the summer sun at J&J Nursery
workplace in Layton, Utah 2016

Our Lucky Day

Friday the 13th is turning out to be our lucky day — surprise!

(Believe it or not, some people avoid black cats and stopped clocks on this day.)

Up earlier than usual, Kay and I went out for a walk in cool weather and got back just before light rain started.  This is day 2 of a nice break from Facebook.  Feels good to get out for fresh air!  I should walk more; it gives me hope.

For breakfast, I warmed up yesterday’s shawarma (grilled-chicken wrap “with a Detroit twist”), enjoyed it, and didn’t get sick.

We made phone calls to help a sister find affordable housing; talked to some nice people that showed interest and wanted to help.  There are many more resources with numbers we can call.

Kay boiled eggs for lunch, which is just what I was hoping for this morning!  Our apartment is warm, so the butter was soft and easy to add.

Visits to Roseville Ward members are planned for this afternoon.  We were able to identify some who are not attending regularly, who will hopefully appreciate a visit.

Have yourself a lucky day!

Things are looking up!

photo courtesy of our friend, Russ Bettridge,
Michigan outdoor photographer

Postscript:

We took picnic food to the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House estate in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan.  A huge crowd mingled there for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s annual “Hollywood Night” featuring music from favorite films.  The performance and accompanying fireworks over the lake were awesome! 

Together as companions, we loved the friendly people (including young families), uplifting music, and beauties of God’s creations!!

Remembering Freedom!!!

Recalling my 2015 post for the Fourth:

"On this Independence Day of the United States of America,
I remember the cry of freedom that God heard."

fun memories of Cove Fort Days 2017

(Notice my first use of Horizontal Flip using free application
"IrfanView, an image viewer, editor ..."  – Wikipedia)

E. Q. Cannon Family reunion 5 July 2010

Cannon sisters by Grandfather's picture at the annual celebration,
where love is in the air

For Future Reference

Some things are keepers, like historical treasures.

Sister Cannon and I lead a family history class here in SE Michigan every Tuesday evening in the Roseville Ward, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; everyone is welcome.  Genealogy is fascinating, transformative, and known as the most popular hobby in the world!

What historical treasures did your grandparents and parents keep?  What do you hang onto that is meaningful for future reference?

Cannon Family grand upright piano
owned by Grandmother and me (and now my niece)

at the Cannon piano, Kay holding our youngest on her baby blessing day 

twin memories of a favorite beach, Antelope Island, Utah 17 October 2014

1929 bronze plaque on huge boulder in Port Huron, Michigan

How are you related to the Edison Family?

jacket I saved in remembrance of a great man and my BSA experience

Are you related to any Founding Fathers of the United States?

For Illustration Purposes Only

I have seen this before: "For illustration purposes only"

"bird's-eye view" from Church Office Bldg: the Avenues, Salt Lake City, Utah

2011 drive-by look at 480 "H" Street, former home of our three sons

skiing with daughters at Powder Mountain ski resort in Eden, Utah

"Cannons on the Beach 2" film production on Antelope Island

family lovin' it in Herriman, SW SLC

grandson sharing Ned's love of trains = two kids havin' fun

granddaughter visiting Ned at Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve 

grandchildren (and friend of the old man) in frontier field to gather pumpkins

More memories coming up.  And Happy Father's Day!!

A Family Day

Memorial Day in Roseville MI looks like a family day, as members visit us from Georgia.  I'm sure our families in Utah and Arizona are also planning family activities.

We remember ancestors and honor those in our military.  God bless America!

historic "1867" plaque at Cove Fort, Utah
Hinckley seniors visited 24 June 2010

Hinckley Utah Cemetery
seniors visited 26 June 2010

Life in Retrospect

I've been thinking ...
In retrospect ...

merriam-webster.com defines retrospect as:
"a review of or meditation on past events.
— in retrospect: in considering the past or a past event."

(This is a work in progress ... to record a few gems
for personal and family history.)

family at frontier home 2015, Layton Utah: what's for dinner?