Kim Smith's Baby Blessing 8-2-08

We were fortunate enough to be asked by Kim and Janet Smith to bless her baby boy. Kim said I could invite anyone I wanted so, I asked my ever two faithful sons to be there with me. Ya gotta understand how important this picture is to me. I am fortunate enough to have two sons worthy to perform priesthood ordinances with me. It was a big deal for me and also it was honor for all of us to be asked to do this.

Hey, I'm the shortest one there!

Band Gig at the river! 7-26-08

So our band did a gig on the river for the Idaho Falls Art Guild Show. We perform for free only for senior centers and an occasional community event. The rest of the time we charge. We had a guest appearance by a future member of the 40 Somethin Band. Little Eric came up and sat on Tony's lap and just took it all in. It was fun to have the family there and all happy and all. Thanks to my sweet Julie Ann Perez for taking the pictures. I think it's a nice representation of the 3 generations of Perez boys.

And Yet More Redneck Shots

I think that basically, country living equals redneck America! I love it. Annette and I went to a tool sale the other day and all the guys there reminded me of "Barstow California". Totally redneck guys running the show. It was funny. Also, I went to Leadore and Salmon area again and took my camera to get some redneck photos, and here are a few with the captions and silly titles. Ahhh, ya gotta love our country!!!

The first is a Redneck Tractor Grave

2nd Redneck Historic Site

3rd(right) Redneck Honey moon Cabin site

4th(left) Redneck Guest Restroom

Mormon Gulch Ride 7-5-08

Well, we finally got Annette on a long distance 4 wheeler trip. It was so much fun. We did it on July 5th. We went with Dean and LaRayne Arnoldsen, Greg & Willard Nichols and Amy and Luke Murdoch. * 4 wheelers and some of the most beautiful country I have ever seen. We started at North Creek, rode over to Mormon Gulch, to the summit, down to Eight mile campground then back up to Pass Creek Lake, the summit once again and then down Uncle Ike Creek and then back to the trucks. All in all it was a wonderful trip. 30 plus miles and 7 hours later we looked like a bunch of Saddle Tramps from the old west. We were covered with dirt and were just worn out. I can't wait to do it again.

Letter to Anthony Davenport and Family

Thoughts of Anthony Davenport

When confronted with situations that are troubling and that revolve around the death of a loved one. One of the most important things that I think could ever be done for the family is to write my thoughts of the person who has passed. It seems to me to be more lasting than mere words.

The most prevalent memory I have of Anthony is that he was a kind, happy and sincerely courteous young man. He was a boy that was always smiling, even when he had troubles, he smiled. I remember talking to him once when he was having troubles at home. I listened as sometimes only a neighbor could do, and he seemed to have worked it out in his own head and we parted ways, smiling.

I remember when he started to play guitar. I think he saw some of our equipment and thought it was cool. Sort of like it was for me when I was a boy and had seen my first guitars. I could tell that the guitar would be a lifelong friend to him. It was fun to watch him learn and my guess is that he got pretty good. My children tell me that he played pretty well.

I will never forget how well he took care of his little sisters as he watched them. He was always very careful and responsible with them. He was a fine boy and a fine young man and was raised by a very loving family who are good friends of ours.

Anthony, we miss you and want you to know that we love you and know that our Heavenly Father is taking care of you now. May Heavenly Father bless your family and friends to know the peace that comes to those who believe on his name.

28 ¶ Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28
Rest my little friend until we meet again.

Love,

Ralph Perez

Andersen Family Reunion 2008

Soooo, We had a blast again this year down at the Andersen Family reunion in Palisades State Park down by Stirling Utah. Oh, is it beautiful down there. We had a whole bunch of fun and Missy,Tom, Steph and David jojned us for the reunion. Annette and I just enjoyed ourselves. They all went to the pagent on friday night when we got there. ai stayed and set up the camp as best I could. I had to roll into Walmart in Ephriam to get my fishing lic and some stuff for camp. Kam and I started on saturday and played the instruments with Darren and his boys and then Tyson, Larry and I went fishing down at 9 mile res. Then we ventured to Gunnison Res and then ended up in Redmond at the Redmond res. I caught a big ol pike there. We had a blast with the auction and just relaxed and enjoyed the family and got caught up. It was fun as usual. Gramps, Davey, Stephie, Missy and Tom all went golfing all day. We all did what we wanted to do and just enjoyed it. Sure wish that the whole family could have gone. Maybe next year!!!

Malad Gorge 6-11-08

On my way home yesterday I have wanted to see this place again. I stopped there way back in 1990 when I was selling sweepers with my good friend Jerry Coon. I can't wait to go back and take some of the family to see it. It is so cool looking. It's a huge gorge in the Hagerman area. I see it all the time and it looks so beautiful. The last time I was there, (1990) there were quail all around the picnic area. I didn't see any this time. It is so beautiful there. The foot bridge was a little weird. I read about an outlaw named Moroni Hicks and his bunch that tried to hide out from the law there.