Cove Fort in Southern Utah

Rex reflecting on his days with the old hay derrick we found at Cove Fort. Oh, for the memories!

Rex and Vicky standing at the entrance to Cove Fort near Kanosh, Utah where Pres. Hinckley's grandfather built this fort as directed by Pres. Brigham Young.

One of the rooms in the fort with an old sewing machine and items from that era.

Photo from the wall surrounding the fort (18 feet high) looking into the center of the fort.

Wall hanging made of human hair in the design of a silhouette of a lady from that time period. It hangs in one of the bedrooms.

Rex and Elder Whittaker in front of the barn and circular fence at the fort.

Painting owned by Dale Ensign that he commissioned artist, Harold I. Hopkinson of Byron, Wyoming to paint. It is of 16 year old Martin Luther Ensign leading Ira Eldridges three ox team and heavy wagon as he waves to his brother Datus who he had not seen for 5 months and who was in the company of Brigham Young. The other members of the family, the mother Mary, and Lydia Esther are in the second wagon with Calvin, Rufus and Luman who are walking. According to Martin's account, "on Big Sandy Creek we met the returning pioneers, President Brigham Young and Company. Datus was with them, he came back with us. Ira Eldridges Fifty being in the lead. All the companies arriving in the Valley on the 18th September, 5 or 6 days before any of the other companies."

Swedish Midsommar Get-together June 21, 2010

Watts invited everyone over for a Midsommar evening to all who had served together in Sweden on our mission. Rex and Vicky Lewis, Donald and Anna Joy Watts, Steve and Linda Wright, Steve and Amy Johnson, Don and Marilyn Pearson, Bob and Jeane Jepson, Ron and Jeane Tolboe, Steve and Liz Rosevear, Bruce and Judith Thunell, Jim and Susan Waite, Paul and Jewel Lefevor, Ike and Carol Olson, Willie and Gerd Herrey.

Steve and Liz Rosevear, Vicky and Rex Lewis, Steve and Amy Johnson at fun Midsommar evening.

Rex and Vicky with Brittany Pollastro (a young sister who had served with us in Sweden).

Two of the tables set for our Midsommar evening together at Watts.

Anna Joy Watts standing by one of the beautiful Swedish tables decorated for our Midsommar evening together.

Our 46th Wedding Anniversary and Parker's Blessing

Our 46th Wedding Anniversary. We went to Rusty Pelican restaurant in Newport Beach to celebrate. It was a beautiful evening as we sat by the window and looked out at the bay.

Parker Taylor Lewis at almost 3 months old. He is such a happy, sweet baby.

The group who attended Parker's blessing, given by Lance Kurt Lewis, his father. Ralph and Shauna Johnson, Brian and Betsy Johnson and girls, Randy and Kathryn Stoltenberg and boys, Richard and Wynnette Searle, Rex and Vicky Lewis, Lance and Diana and boys. Not in the photo was Gary and Jan Lawrence. It was June 6, 2010 in the Newport Hills Ward in Irvine, CA.

Lance, Diana, Ethan and Parker sitting for a few minutes to get a family picture on Parker's blessing day - June 6, 2010.

Bryce National Park and Our Home

Home we purchased this week in St. George, Utah at 2948 Scenic Mountain Lane.

Rex, Vicky, Heather, Garrett and Gage on our trip to Bryce National Park May 28, 2010

Bryce National Park - What a spectacular park in Southern Utah!

Rex and Vicky in Bryce National Park

This is one of the most beautiful parks with its red sandstone canyons. We took a hike down into the canyon and enjoyed this great creation.

Zion National Park and St. George Church History Sites

In Zion National Park May 21, 2010

Zion National Park - Beautiful sandstone cliffs with lush greenery

Stagecoach in front of the Jacob Hamblin Home

Standing at the podium in the St. George Tabernacle.

Vicky on Mother's Day, May 16, 2010

Gage (5 years old) and Vicky at Gage's Mother's Day party at his pre-school on May 6, 2010. Heather and Ryan were in Hawaii on vacation and we were taking care of their children so I filled in as his mother today.

Passing of my brother, Dow

Patti, Vicky and Jeff at Dow's funeral in Yuba City, CA on April 29, 2010. He passed away on April 22, 2010 in Yuba City, CA.

JaNae, Lori Anne, Judy, Ted and Murry by casket at Dow's funeral on April 29, 2010 in Yuba City, CA

Marla, Jeff, Lois and Van Davis, Vicky, Patti, Judy, Rex standing beside Dow's favorite old 1954 Chevy at the cemetery in Yuba City where Dow was buried.

Dow's and Judy's family Craig and Lori Anne, Matt and JaNae, Sylvia and Murry, Ted and Cari with Judy and most of the grandchildren. One grandson, Brandon is on a mission in Brazil. Lori's children were not in attendance either.

Our dear friends, Lois and Van Davis from Twin Bridges, Montana drove all the way to the funeral. They have been our friends for years, since we lived together in Whitehall, Montana.

Rex is standing by a beautiful treasure of a Swedish flag draped over a chair, given to us by Paul and Frida Keane of Stockholm, Sweden when we finished our mission and were ready to come home. It has a special place in our hearts and a memory of our fantastic mission in Sweden and the Nordic countries.

Easter with Ryan and Heather April 2010

Morgan, Makayla, Garrett, Gage, Madison, and Makenzie with baskets ready for their egg hunt.

Vicky and Rex with Morgan, Gage, Garrett, Makenzie, Makayla and Madison Easter morning.

Ryan and Heather with their darling family Easter Morning April 4, 2010 in St. George, UT.