Monster Ice Cream

A visit to Provo's new temple turned out to be a delightfully fun outing this morning.

I was delighted to see Hollyhocks in the gardens.

I told Camille and Adele that one of their pioneer ancestors used to pick the flowers and make skirts for her flower dolls.

Both girls were concerned that the pioneer child might have gotten in trouble.

I didn't tell them that the pioneer children likely didn't have any dolls at all besides these, but I did assure them that they didn't get in trouble.

The kids had fun splashing in the fountain.  We also saw two brides.

After a visit to the Pavilion, we walked to Center Street for some frites.

We had monster ice cream.  This is a favorite.

We met Molly at a nearby park for a picnic lunch.

Cousin Craig joined us.

While Steve made the sandwiches, I was responsible for the grapes.

And the watermelon.

I also contributed by rocking Lewis to sleep.

These kids enjoy nature.

Craig, Kyle and Steve had fun with a soccer ball.

Kyle is a natural.

Adele was content to play for a very long time.

After awhile Jack sat directly in front of Janet and politely asked if she would scratch his back.  it was pretty funny.

Aunt Carolyn let Adele feed Molly some treats.

Molly let Camille feed her, too.

These dogs are extremely well-behaved,

After our park adventures. Kyle and I watched one of my favorite Star Trek episodes.  I was so tired I fell sound asleep right in my chair.

Kyle didn't mind.

Neither did Adele.

While Janet and I prepared Dan Dan noodles, Camille and Adele put a glaze on the banana muffins.  They topped them with grapes and later sold them to us for dessert.

Steve had been helping in the kitchen, but he disappeared.  I am not the only one who is worn out.

Adele gobbled up the noodles, which for the third time in as many weeks were a huge hit.