Saturday, October 10, 2015

ISDUP Convention 2015

Pony Express Riders: They Rode with the Wind and God.

Key Note Speaker: Elaine Brewster with "Express Mail"






luncheon: slow roasted Chicken Breast with a chipotle-plum sauce
served with roasted corn mashed potatoes and vegetables
house salad, rolls and butter
key lime pie
lemonade





Friday, July 24, 2015

24th of July

Free lemonade and cookies plus plenty of activities for everyone after the parade at the DUP museum.  The most popular item was the old-fashioned wringer followed closely by making paper lanterns.



















Friday, July 17, 2015

Fun Things to Do

24th activities at DUP museum

After the Ogden Pioneer Parade on the 24th of July, come to the Weber County DUP Museum for entertainment, activities and games for the children, and refreshments for all (11a.m.-2 p.m.). Greet the DUP Pioneer Days Queen and her attendants (Sue Bybee, Donna Harris, and Pam Erickson), take a tour of the museum, or do a computer search to see what photos, histories, and honorary pavers we may have on your ancestors. Address: 2104 Lincoln Avenue in Ogden; phone: 801-393-4460; hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

(posted in the Standard Examiner)

Saturday, January 10, 2015

Pioneer photo shoot

Julia, Claire and I modeled this morning for the cover of the new DUP cookbook. President Renee Warner pushed the button on my camera (which I had mounted to a tripod.) I had three favorites, but finally narrowed it down to 2. I merged this shot between them because I wanted the stove to show in the background. I don't know if it will be selected or not, but it was a fun memory and a great addition to our photo collection.



PS Just in case you're wondering, I didn't make the rolls. (Pioneers would have loved Pillsbury crescent rolls!) With the title added it will look something like this: