2010 Summer Trip (first part)

Our first stop was Nauvoo, Illinois.  We saw the Joseph Smith pageant.  It was about the beginnings of the Church in Nauvoo and about the Prophet Josehp.  This is inside Brigham Youngs home.  We saw all the great buildings left, the Brickyard, Blacksmith shop, post office, the Red Brick store, print shop, Browning hom and Gunsmith shop. The monuments to women, Joseph and Emmas Memorial the Trail of Hope and a fun play put on in the Visitors center by the yound Missionaries.  It was beautiful here, rain off and on the whole time.  We even went to Carthage to see the jail.

The second stop was Niagra Falls in Canada.  We were all ready drenched from the rain walking to get to the Maid of the Mist.  But the rain poncho's they gave us did help.  Especially by the falls.

What a wet group!  Anthony, Christina and Bob.  You can see Canada behind them.  This was so fun!

Niagra Falls.  We went right under that huge mist you see.  It was great!

The American side.  We were soaked to the bone.  We decided to skip the Palmyra pageant because of the rain and try to dry out.

We went the next morning to Palmyra to go to the Sacred grove.  So beautiful and peaceful.  Even though there were thousands of people there for the pageant!

This the Hill Cumorah in Palmyra, New York all set up for the pageant tonight.  We just traveled on by to see its beauty, but avoid the crowds.

This is Bob standing in front of the Martin Harris home in Palmyra, New York.

We drove to Sharon, Vermont for our next stop. The Joseph Smith monument.  Built 38 1/2 feet tall to represent how old he was when he was martyred.

The grounds around the visitors center.  They have hymns playing softly all the time.  It is a sacred spot.

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Steven and Christinas graduation

Christina graduating from Sky View High School May 25, 2010. She is wearing the blue collar witch distingues Honors.  She was in the National Honors Society all her years of High School.

Christina stands with her pround Grandma and Grandpa Brough as their 22nd graduate from High School with only two left to go!

Steven receiving his diploma for his Master's degree in Civil and Enviromental Engineering with the added honor of Cum Laude. The orange collar hanging from his neck down his back is the Hood they receive when getting there master.

Steven with Anarie (wife) and Bob and I. May 7, 2010.

Grnadma Afton's surprise birthday party!

A surprise party was held for Grandma Afton in May. The second picture is her walking into the church gym just after we turned on the lights and yelled "Surprise".  There was even a band there that played "Happy Birthday" for her.  The third is Robin putting ribbons in her hair.  The last is a few people that came to her party.  Brothers Bob, Dave, and Brian standing.  Roscoe and  two of his sons, and some people from her Ward.  It was a fun get together.           

2009 Brough Christmas Party

This year we had the party at my sister Lana's house. She had some fun games planned in addition to a yummy pizza and pot luck salad dinner and lots of visiting! Below are my sisters and brother: Brenda, Michael, Lana, Me (Sandra) Notice my new hair cut?! I had 10 inches cut off and donated.

Brenda & Danny Kauer, Sandra & Bob Petroff, Lana & Mike Hansen.

Waiting patiently for dinner to be served! Anthony, Christina, Savannah, Monty, Brenda & Olivia.

Robert setting up for the game "Family Feud".

Team 1 waiting while team two answers their question. Lots of cousin, neices, nephews. Too many to name!

Robert clicking on an answer. It sure was a fun group activity!

Julie, Tom, Elise, Christina, & Brenda just visiting after all our exciting games. Same as below Steven, Anarie, Grandma, & Michael.

Grandma and Grandpa we are so thankful you can be with us. We love you!

Sherri you too!

More quiet almost sleepy visiting towards the end! Grandma, Michael, Sandra, Bob, Kent and Lieren.

This wasn't at the party but it was so funny to see them so involved in their Wii game that I just had to get a picture!

Anthony, Christina, Trudy & Tom.

Petroff Christmas Party 2009 December 5

We met at Dave and Sharon's house this year. We had good food (thanks to everyone for sharing! :), laughter, stories and we made a reindeer out of SOBE bottles. Lots of fun! We even had snow! Which made traveling interesting, but it was great to visit with everyone. It was really nice to have all the siblings together. Back row: Paul, Bob, David Front row: Brian, Debbie, Robin

Grandma Afton looking very festive in red! We love you!

Domique, "Woo", Ciara, Jennifer, and Brittany. We received oranges from Grandma after her telling a story about the orange.

Debbie, Sandra and Christina. Doing a little catching up! :)

Asa, Debbie's husband.

B.J., Lawren, Paul, Roxanne and Jeremiah.

P.S. Who is hosting in 2010?

Bithday 2009!

Here I am, I made it, yup 49 years old! Aren't Savannah and Olivia cute!

In my post for the Veterans dedication I forgot to mention that Frank Layton is the guest speaker. I got caught up in the patriotic elements and forgot to mention who was speaking:).