Grandpa Ray

My grandpa, Ellsworth Sims Ray, passed away on August 3rd. 

 He was 92 years old.  I will always remember his big warm hugs, 

the many missions he served, and his devotion to the gospel of Jesus Christ. 

 This is a sweet moment when he visited the grave of our 

 grandma Betty.  She passed away when I was very young.  

What a reunion they will have.  They raised a family of 11 children.

I look forward to celebrating and remembering his life next Saturday, August 14.

Quick Beach Get-away

I think the beach is the only place that kids can 

dig for creatures, bury, get dirty, get wet, splash water ...

and entertain themselves all day

We decided to try and squeeze in a quick get-away before
Summer and I left for Camp Lomia.
We went with the Shills and Tingeys to Newport Beach.
Great beach days and game nights!
It was not an easy thing to pack up and head back to the heat.  

Pure entertainment
These guys could dig all day "to China"

for hours and hours

Our ferry ride over to Balboa Island.
Fun little trip down memory land, for me.

I want to have one of these contraptions in my backyard.

If I could pick a place to have all my friends and family relocate, it would
be Newport Beach.   I love the city's layout and the clean beaches.
The Newport Temple is right across the street from their church building.
I loved the gardens and the color of the temple's stone.