On November 1, 2013, we came back to Quartzsite, AZ to spend most of our winter months.  We discovered that our bathroom floor was spongy along with a partially tipped toilet and a warped kitchen floor that was all caused by a water leak.  Pictures just don't show the extent of the damages.

So we are careful where to put our feet &we are getting by until repairs can be made to the floor.

 The palm tree we planted last spring survived the summer & looks really good.  We've done some more yard work and even planted 2 more small palms.  We decided to put in a bubbler system across our driveway on the east side so had the backhoe here just yesterday digging a trench.

At least we are making progress in the outside projects, now if we can just get the inside taken care of.

Dad was really excited when he got a package from the Cluff's. Yum! Jerky!

We enjoy visiting with Aunt Reva & Aunt Wanda and they love to ride in the Chevy.
We'll have more exciting news to come later.

Lake Powell was our destination for October 15 - 19, 2013.  Eighteen of us were able to make the trip and we had a really fun time!  We camped up Navajo Canyon and enjoyed the sun, sand, & water.

The mom's spent the first day braiding the girls' hair and look at the results.

Making sand sculptures was part of the fun.

 We rented a small boat which helped to keep everyone entertained.  The tubes were a big hit!

 We even had some brave cliff jumpers:  Adam, Brad, Kyle, Addi, & Avrie.

All in all, it turned out to be a great week at the lake.

Sept 30, 2013, was a sad day when we learned that John Clayton Petty passed away.  He was a great brother-in-law and friend to all with positive attitude toward life.  He loved his family & wanted every member to know they were an important part of their family.

This picture was taken in May, 2013.  Phil, Bonnie, John, & Kathleen.

Funeral services were held Friday, October 4, 2013 in the Draper 2nd Ward Chapel.  Speakers provided great tributes to John.  He will be greatly missed by his honey, Kathleen and family.

Part of  display showing his life included the little blue truck that Jill & friends gave him as a token of thanks for his help in coming to their rescue.  It was included in his treasures.

 Kaylene Stephens and Kathleen.  Since John was a proud Veteran of the US Navy, full military honors were extended at the services, which were heart-felt.

 Logan, Mindy, & Sophee shared the day with us.

Kaylene, Becky, Nancy, Karrie, Reed, & Kathleen - the Petty children their Mom.

 Children & spouses surround their Mom with love & support.
We were privileged to have been loved by John and to have felt his influence in our lives.  May his family know that we continue to love & support them.