When I left for work today I saw a man pulling a handcart about 1 mile out of Morrill. I didn't think much about it until Dad called and said that we had visitors in our back yard. Lyn Cleland and his family are walking from Iowa to Salt Lake City pulling his handcart all of the way. Aug 13, 2009 they spent the night in 2 tents in our back yard. They will be heading for Torrington tomorrow.

This is Celesta and Brianna.

Celesta Mary Mattice Samson was born 2 March 1902 and passed away 12 June 2009 at the age of 107 years. Celesta and I are 4th cousins. She was also the wife of mt 1st cousin 1 time removed. The Samson line intertwines in the genealogy in several places.

This was taken when the girls were at our house. They are really growing fast. Brianns is 3 yearsold now and Monica is 2 years old.

This photo is one I took when we met Dad's 3rd cousin in Scottsbluff a week or two ago. We talked about genealogy etc. and then went out to lunch. It was fun and I think we helped her with some of the information we had. She gave us some pictures so all in all it was a very productive meeting.

These photos were in the Star-Herald on Sunday. Raymond looks really neat in his costume.

THis was taken at Monica's birthday party. She is 2 years old now.