“Band Day” at The University of Kentucky Football Game Eighth Grade Band Night at The Scott County High School Football Game It’s football season again and that means one thing for the Manwaring family…Marching Band! Eighth Grade Band Night is always a good time during football season. It is when the three middle school bands join the high school band as they play in the stand, march on the field during the half time show, and mingle while eating eating…
U. S. Air Force Half Marathon Dayton, Ohio We spent a wonderful weekend in Cincinnati, Ohio catching up with good old friends Cherie and Chris Thunhorst! The occasion was running the U.S. Air Force Half Marathon together. Of course the evening before a race it is very important to carb-up, so that is what we did at one of Thunhorst’s favorite Italian restaurants, and dessert place, called “12 Degrees”. It is pretty much to die-for Italian Ice (which is great for…
Merinda’s friend Lauren Allen (and her father Mark) surprised her by decorating her room, while she was at school. We are still tripping over balloons that escape into the hall, or are rudely awakened in the middle of the night as random balloons pop. But Merinda was sooo surprised, and just giddy with excitement! She also loved her new blanket that Lauren made her. It will go perfectly with the colors in her new room. This year we celebrated Merinda and…
Inaugural Market to Market Relay Ohio Historic Milford (Cincinati) Ohio None of us really knew what to expect going in, but after the relay, we realized what we had accomplished: A renewed belief in God’s hand, Angels, new friendships, personal achievements, and memories that will last a lifetime! Thank You for a blessed day ladies (and Mark)! “Carbing-up” at Applebees. Heather is not only crafty, but she took all of these amazing pictures (at least the ones that turned…
The Pinnacles, Berea, Kentucky For Labor Day, I was in the mood to labor, or in other words, go on a family hike, since our days left with Aubrey were numbered. Plus, I wanted to explore Kentucky the way I explored Utah and Idaho during our summer trip. So Aubrey suggested we hike The Pinnacles in Berea. A hike that she did a few months earlier with the YSA’s. I thought that sounded like an excellent idea, especially since I…
Utah the Beautiful Jordan River Trail, Utah County I loved my morning runs on the Jordan River Trail! I ran from the Point of the Mountain… to Utah Lake, and everywhere in between. One morning I ran to Utah Lake just as the sun was coming up. I balanced on reeds, walking all the way to the water, as I watched the glorious sunrise. It was a little more tricky getting back, however, and I fell numerous times in the swamp. But it…
Friends in Utah Friends from Mission and College Days, Salem, Utah It was so nice to catch up with Lisa, Nate and family. What made it especially great was that Brad was actually there. Christina and John are growing like weeds! Alison and Matthew are Karate experts. What a wonderful visit, and a wonderful family. Thanks for the nice homemade dinner Lisa, and thanks for putting up with us all these years!!! Childhood Friends, Utah County Deb and Becky my…
Utah and the Heelis’s Salt Lake City, Utah Merinda and I talked Mom into driving to SLC and spending a ‘girls day out’ with us. It has always been Merinda’s dream to visit the high school where High School Musical was filmed. So our first stop was East High! Back of East High. Merinda was giddy with excitement. (and Mom was a good sport for driving us there and letting us drag her around that very large school!). The cafeteria where…
Utah and the Heelis’s Extended Heelis Family get-together at Peteetneet Park, Payson, Utah We all had such a wonderful time visiting my dad side of the family at Peteetneet School in Payson (where my dad went to High School). I hope this is a tradition that we’re going to keep because I love these visits! Aunt June–still so much spunk left in her, she’ll probably outlive us all. Cindy, Aunt June, Christine, and my Aunt Carla. My uncle Jim,…
Utah and the Heelis’s Childrens Museum of Natural Curiosity, Thanksgiving Point, Utah Thanks to Sasha’s discounts (her father-in-law works at the museum), for most of us, the museum was free. All the cousins, young and old, had a good time, even Merinda! Thanks Sasha, for providing this great experience for us! Dad’s grave-site, Lindon, Utah The kids and I always stop at Dad’s grave site during our visits, and just enjoy the peace and serenity. …