Blonde Babe in a Bikini Books it across the Beach!

For all of you who have never experienced the beaches of Utah....well here is the exciting evidence that you can run on the beach here in UTAH! This is the beach that is near the site of our Bowman Reunion next year! No bikini necessary just your exuberant desire to plunge into the water of Pineview Reservoir!

Finding a dream man is..... very TUFF!

She's been lookin' for love in all the wrong places! But AT LAST a rare moment of love arrives and what more could a girl hope for than to nap with a REAL TUFF GUY who gazes at you with the eyes of love!

Janna Goes to Washington DC

Janna is pictured here with a group of Teenage Republicans (TARS) in front of the Capitol building in Washington DC. She is standing next to Joe Wilson a Senator from South Carolina who supports and enjoys the young republicans. There were seven youth from Utah who attended the National TARS Convention. She had a great time.

Pam in the Jam!

I am Pam! See Pam make jam. Pam I am in the jam! Homemade raspberry freezer jam! How happy I am that I made jam! I am Pam in the Jam!

Reunion discussion

Hi everyone. Update on reunion plans. We have had a wonderful opportunity arise to have our reunion at a church camp up the Ogden Canyon at substantial savings to all of us. This is not definite yet, but wanted to get feedback from everyone. Pam and Loyce drove up and checked it out and said it is great. there is a huge lodge similar to the main building at Vashon Island for those at that reunion. This lodge has a second story for sleeping quarters, with showers and plenty of bathroom for everyone. For those who desire more private sleeping quarters there are campsites where each person pays $1.75/night. The lodge itself is much less than the cabin and we can buy all the food and pay for the lodge for much less per person and < age 3 aren't charged at all. i will also post on the Bowman Brigade Blog for feedback.
Fun things on site include:
Place to play base ball, volleyball, basketball, horse shoes, soccer, and ping pong
River to float right on site
Resevoir < 10 miles for cliff jumpimg
Monastary near for tours
and more......
The one difference is we may have to bump back one week to W-Sat the 22, 24th of July. Please let me know how you all feel about this. Here is the link with some photgraphs. If I missed anyone's address please forward (I think Mariah and Daniel DeWitt, and Katie's are missing)
http://bigo.byu.edu:8085/MRP-UTNO/Camps.jsp?menuSelect=about&campSelect=3
I love you all and look forward to seeing everyone and playing together. Cyndee

OMG More Twin Falls Idaho by Bowman, Cook and Martin

She came off the board with the greatest of ease, this graceful young women in her swimming jammies! She's brave, tough and funny as she waves to the crowd, this daring board jumper makes all of us proud!
Thanks Cyndee and Bill for choosing another really beautiful and fun place to gather!
A purple and white falling woman nearing her forty-fifth birthday climbs to the edge of the cliff for the first time in her life, looks down, wets her swimwear then plunges into the water of Dierkes Lake from a near 240 inch drop!
Jamie Lynne and Chase share a charming moment on the Kabin bunk watching Alvin and the Chipmunks! They are cute, cute, cute!
Grandpa Tell Me Bout the Good Ol Days! Bill listens with gentle interest to Chase tell his many adventures of the day!

More Twin Falls Idaho by Bowman, Cook and Martin

We were all so happy to see Matt and Christa! It was very nice to spend time with them. They are a lot of fun! Matt is an amazing photographer and Christa his loyal camera equipment manager!
This incredibly attractive photo is BOWMAN, COOK and MARTIN! That's a dang cute brother you girls are huggin'!
Bobbi, Kalli, Chase and Jamie pose for us looking all different directions! Beautiful children!
Bill -n- Bob stand next to Pam -n- Wayne waitin' for breakfast burritos! Fine looking line up!
Another line up of KOA Kampers, Christa, Matt, Tom, Loyce or is that Rose, thorn, thorn, Rose?

Twin Falls, Idaho by Bowman, Cook and Martin!

Elk raised near Shoshone Falls! Amazing rack of Antlers!
Shoshone Falls, Idaho's Niagara - Breathtaking!
Twin Falls Idaho Temple Open House
This man was sighted at Dierkes Lake waddling around!
KOA Kamping Kabin #7 home to five Bowmans! We wish it could be in our backyard!

Mellissa's reception in Kanab

Last night was a reception for Mellissa and Chuck. It was held outdoors, and was so beautiful. The cake was so pretty (my picture didn't do it justice, but maybe you can see it clearer if you click on it), and you could tell a lot of hard work went into it. I'm so proud of the Jim Bowman family. All of them worked hard to make sure it turned out just right.

Navajo Bridge

This is the bridge that was only a few miles from our house in Navajo Springs. It is still amazing. Sadly the homes in Navajo Springs have fallen into disrepair, and are being renovated for the Navajo's. The state of Arizona no longer have the lease on that land.

Glen Canyon Dam

I took Wayne to see the dam, it is harder to do through it (only guided tours now) and we didn't have time for that, but it is still fabulous and amazing how big it is, and all the water it holds back. Wayne was impressed by it!

Visiting Sue's grave

I haven't been here for the longest time. I sat and thought about how long it has been, and yet how much I still think about Sue, and how much I miss her. She would be so proud of her children and all that they are, and oh how she would have loved spoiling her grandchildren!

A side view

I know you guessed it, but it but it is disappointing to see something like this happen to a house you love.

What house is this?

This house used to look so different. I was glad to see a couple of living trees. Okay, so who knows the house?

More wedding pics

Cute couple huh???

more wedding pictures

I agree! Mellissa was abeautiful bride. here are some of my favorites. Cyndee

Bridal Portraits

I wanted to post some pictures from the Temple, but the memory card did not fall into my hands...excuse me, hand. ~ha, ha~ I think Mellissa & Charles have it with them on the honeymoon in California. Maybe Cyndee or Loyce will post some when they get a minute. It was a beautiful day, and Mellissa was as happy as a bride can be when marrying her sweetheart. Wish you all could have been there!

Congrats Mellissa and Charles. I hope that pictures are posted soon. We wish you an eternity of happiness.

Bowman's N' Bear Lake

We spent three nights camping near Bear Lake, Idaho. We had a great time on the Lake and around the camp fire. Too much food, no flushies, plenty of mesquitos, lots of sun, a tour of Minnetonka Caves, boat rides, fish but not on our hooks, memories to last a life time! HAPPY CAMPERS --- wornout from working too hard to play so fun! BEAR LAKE 2009 or BUST!

I'm the nut in the Fudge...I know!

Here is the REAL picture...

Mellissa's Travels abroad...

Most of you know Mellissa went to Switzerland with the Art department from Utah State for a month of Study Abroad. They left June 1st and will return July 1st. Yes! Just in time to get married! I thought I'd post this picture she sent home. They are traveling all over and taking photos, sketching, and drawing. Her major is Graphic Design. She said she would like to minor in photography, but someone told her that was 'lame' to major AND minor in the same department, Art...(giggle). Oh, well. This picture is her in front of some castle, loaded down with all her gear.
The first week they were there, they hiked up to a Monastary (sp?), and lived with and as Monks for 3 days. Today, there was a group of LDS people that all traveled to the Swiss Temple and did a session. It was about a 2 hour train ride from where they are staying. But that was a real treat for her to be able to go there. I'll post more about the wedding later...Stay Tuned

Happy Birthday Cael

Happy Birthday Little Man!!! I sure do love you. Y Auntie Leisa

Which Princess Are You?

You Are Snow White!

Pure and trusting. You are a gentle soul who can get along with just about anyone. Everyone you meet instantly falls in love with you. How can they resist? You have a pure, lovable nature that's irresistable. Just don't trust everyone who comes across your path.

Which Disney Princess Are You?

Honolulu Marathon

Well I know that it's been a while since I've posted anything on the blog so I guess it's my turn for an update. So I've been thinking for a long time that I've always wanted to do a marathon. So I decided that I'm going to run in the Honolulu Marathon in December. I started training yesterday. I found this marathon workout schedule online, it was a schedule for 37 weeks but I only have 28 weeks so that's where I'm going to start. So yesterday I ran 6 miles and today I ran 5 miles, I rest tomorrow, run 5 miles on Friday, and then 8 miles on Saturday, putting me at 24 miles for the week. I'm really excited to do this and I'm glad that I'll have something to push me to stay in good shape. But I'm also announcing this to all of you which means you all have to occasionally check up on me to make sure that I'm staying on track. I'm not looking to win or anything and I don't want to just see if I can just survive the 26.2 miles, I want to enjoy it and feel good throughout it. Wish me luck.
I am Bo

She Did It!

Kalli graduated Magna Cum Laude from Layton High School on Thursday May 29, 2008. The ceremony was held at Weber State University Dee Events Center. We are so proud of her. She worked very hard to graduate with honors. She has a scholarship to Utah Valley University in Orem. She plans to study dental hygiene! She is currently on her senior trip in St. George with several high school girls friends! Ugh! It's just plain painful somedays to watch our children grow up!