100th B-day and Trip to SLC

Shane, Brooke, Nathan and I recently enjoyed a trip to Salt Lake. The Occasion, a family reunion to celebrate what would be my Grandfather, Quin T. Shepherd's, 100th Birthday. I learned much about Grandpa's childhood and what a great entrepreneur he was. A bunch of stuff I knew, but there were some surprises that I was happy to learn! He worked in his father's creamery had a feed store, raised turkey's and chickens (50,000 at one time!) bred registered Herefords, and hogs was on several boards (School, bank, irrigation, etc.) and associations and was a father, husband, and grandpa to a family who loved him very much. We watched old home video's and looked at pictures and scrap books. Two of his grand kid's share his name and then, of course, Quin is the 'Q' in my own NQ's name. I appreciate my Shepherd side of the family more than they likely know, and I'm glad to share time with them.

My biggest regret was not taking a camera with me. I didn't want to be the 'annoying cousin' flashing in every one's face. So I did my best to look around and see how everyone has changed and aged (especially all the little midgets! Some of them are just NOT so little anymore!) NQ had a great time with Lily and Anna. And we didn't see much of Avery because she is a wonderful blessing to her parents and sleeps a lot! Thanks to Aunt Annette and Aunt Carolyn (and husbands!) for the perfect 'low maintenance' meal and home to share time in. Thanks to Uncle Ed for the idea, and the St. George family for traveling down! Thanks to all the cousins and families for having us!

Also while in SLC we journeyed to Provo to have dinner with Aunt Betty and her new husband Garth. They are so happy. Garth is very sweet, very smart and quite a catch. (Then, so is Betty.) Again, I regret not taking a camera.

I'm proud of my husband and sister for car shopping together and finding Brooke a good deal on a Hyundai Santa Fe. I'm happy that NQ and I were able to spend time in the yard playing in a yard with grass, sticks and stones, everything a boy needs for hours of entertainment. I'm glad Shane very much enjoyed his first trip to "the Old Spaghetti Factory" at Trolley Square. I'm sorry we had to go so soon.