Camcrew: 2008

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Friday, December 26, 2008

Christmas Geese Out for a Stroll.

Christmas at Crystal Cove - 2008

Christmas at Crystal Cove

Stockings were hung by the chimney with care

Our Tree with Ornaments from Israel

Our Little tree in the upstairs living room with ornaments that Alison brought from Israel. They are made out of olive wood.

Christmas in Crystal Cove

Round and Round we go. Rio Grande RR is hauling goodies for the good boys and girls.

Thursday, December 25, 2008

Aerial View of Fred Peterson Ranch

Aerial View of the Fred A. Peterson Ranch in Woodland, Utah

Home on The Range

This saddle belongs to Lois Carlile of Woodland, UT. It is shown here as what a working saddle with the high back seat looked like, as well as two lariats used to rope cattle.

Merry Christmas 2008

MERRY CHRISTMAS from 163 South 980 East, Amereican Fork, Utah

More Snow in American Fork

Did you ever think it would snow in American Fork? This is what we woke up to on Monday, December 22, 2008. There was a total of 8" on the driveway. More is expected on Christmas Day

Monday, December 15, 2008

I have been doing some reflecting on Christmas's past and felt like I should share some of my thoughts with each of you. The Christmas of 1960 is one that stands out in my memory bank. I was working as a Salt Lake City Police Officer assigned to the K-9 Corp with my faithful German Shepherd 'Kip".

We were living in a one bedroom basement apartment located at 2211 South 10th East, Salt Lake City, Utah. Your mother was pregnant with Alan and somewhat miserable. We had a small Christmas Tree in the living room which, by the way, took up most of the space. What makes this Christmas stand out in my mind is that 5 days after Christmas on December 30, 1960, we had gone to Sugarhouse to do some after Christmas Shopping. It was a beautiful sunny day and we enjoyed being outside.

Later that evening we made a nighttime run to the LDS Hospital as Mom had gone into labor We arrived at the hospital without too much time to spare as Alan was born within the hour after our arrival. After a few days at the hospital, Alan and his mother were able to return home to a clean house as I had taken the opportunity to put away all the Christmas decorations and make our little apartment ready for the arrival of our son. In February 1961 we moved into our home at 1476 East 4200 South where we lived until our move to Summer Hill Court on June 5, 1977

Love, Dad

Saturday, November 1, 2008

Halloween 2008

Friday, October 31, 2008

Happy Halloween!

Halloween in San Diego with the Dixon's!

It's the era of the Sizzling 60"s and Free Love. We have had so much fun having Grandma and Grandpa here in San Diego with us. They are great sports for letting us dress them all up!!!

Saturday, October 18, 2008

Autumn in Woodland - 2008

Mom and I had to get away for another day in the mountains. We visited with Aunt Lois and took her to lunch in Kamas. After we returned it was time for a stroll around the ranch along the edge of the Provo River. Hope you enjoy this spot as much as I do.

Sisters Forever

Can you believe that we are sisters forever? It was fun spending the afternoon with Lois and enjoying the fall weather along the Provo River in Woodland. Lois has shrunk but then she is only 5'2" with or without her rifle.

Provo River in its Fall Beauty

Can you believe how beautiful the Provo River can be in the Fall of the year? We enjoyed being on the Carlile Ranch this afternoon and soaking in the scenery.

Our Own Annie Oakley

Those varmits will never get very far (the four legged human type) or any other type for that matter. She is our very own Annie Oakley. Of course, this was the opening day of the Utah annual Deer Hunt and you never know when a deer will wander onto the Carlile Ranch.

Sunday, October 12, 2008

Noel W. Peterson Brand Irons

These are the Peterson branding irons. The one on the left is Fred A. Peterson CrowFeet brand that was used on his horses, cattle, and sheep. The iron on the right is Noel W. Peterson NP brand used on his horses and cattle. He had a smaller hand held brand that was dipped in paint and placed on the wool of the sheep

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Timpanogos at Sunset

It has been raining for the past couple of days in American Fork with snow predicted above the 8000 foot level. This afternoon the storm broke, the clouds cleared and the sun came out in the early evening. There was quite a bit of snow dumped on Mt. Timpanogos. It makes a beautiful picture of fall in American Fork.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Alpine Loop - September 2008

Last week we took the Hatches and drove over the Alpine Loop to look at the turning autumn leaves.We are official leaf peepers. We were a little late or they hadn't started to turn yet. Then last week took a drive to Woodland to visit Aunt Lois. The leaves around her ranch are beginning to turn yellow and drop. Picked some elderberries and am making jelly this week, so guess what you get as a Christmas gift.

Woodland in its Fall Splendor

Overlooking pasture on east side of Lois' ranch.

John Carlile's Hay Barn

Remodeled Carlile Ranch House

Lois uses this old building for her wood shed.

Bev and I had a terrific day in the mountains in and around Woodland and visiting the Carlile Ranch during the Fall days. Lois has a very pleasant and serene place on the Provo River. We have had many enjoyable days visiting with Lois.

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Summer Fun - 2008

It is always fun when the "Hansen" girls get together. We had a great time at Grandma and Grandpa's home this past summer. Looking forward to next year.