Puerto Plata Dominican Republic

Puerto Plata City Hall

Cathedral of San Felipe 

Paseo de Doña Blanca

Also known as Pink Street.

 

Umbrella Street

Playa Dorada Beach

The beach was kind of like a CA beach with waves, but much warmer.

Even mom got in the water.

Taino Bay

Clark and I enjoyed our last 2 hours here.

We really liked Dominican Republic.

NCL Encore Family Cruise

We spent the week cruising, seeing clear water beaches, eating lots of food 

and (mostly) enjoyed being together on this amazing family vacation.

 

The water slide was fun.

Mom and Hanna had fun participating in the 

Miss Bicep Competition on the cruise.

Miss Bicep Competition

NCL Encore

January Misc.

 Kurt got a new hip and survived.

He was so scared to get the surgery.

I go to the hair school to get my hair done because it's so cheap!

The girl did make it too yellow this time, but her instructors helped her fix it.

It's still worth it!

Highlights of 2024

Jan.

Clark was ordained a Deacon and Walt a Priest. Clark goes to the temple.

Walt performs baptisms at the temple.

Jan. continued, Gravell Family Cruise to Ensenada.

Feb. & March

-Feb. Visit Grandma & Cousins in Vegas for Clark’s 12th birthday.

We meet Heather. Van receives his patriarchal blessing.

-March, Hanna wins 1st place in college weightlifting competition.

Danny & I attend Manti temple open house.

April

Spring Break at Desert Color in St. George and also 

visited and hiked around beautiful Kanab for a couple days.

May

Visited CA for Rebecca’s graduation and a day at Universal Studios.

Clark graduates 6th grade.

June

Gravell family beach camping.

Jane cheers in the Lehi Parade, Max & Heather get engaged.

Girl's lunch with CA friends. Mine and Danny's first Rodeo.

July

Staycation in Park City. Jane’s 9th birthday at Classic Fun Center,

Splash Summit with friends,

Idaho trip to meet Heather’s Family, a day in Yellowstone to see Old Faithful,

Mesa Falls, Bear World and Lava Hot Springs.

August

New kitten. Palisades with the Finken’s.

Daisy & Walt turn 16 and get their driver’s licenses.

September

Visit grandma & cousins in AZ.

We celebrated our 23rd Wedding Anniversary.

October

Cheer season comes to an end for Jane.

Fall break in Moab, Monument Valley and Four Corners.

November

Visit Idaho 3 weekends. Max received the Melchizedek Priesthood.

Max & Heather are endowed and Heather’s bridal shower.

Max & Heather’s Temple Sealing.

Thanksgiving in Kanab with Gravell Family.

Off roading in dune buggies, sand boarding and sledding.

December

My dad’s baptism in CA. Christmas at home with family.

Max & Heather visit for the weekend.

New Year’s Eve with the Finken’s.

I accomplished various goals, not all of them but I'm happy.