Happiest Place On Earth

The last week of May the ENTIRE Bowen family took a long overdue trip to Disneyland. Even Nate and Heather's family came all the way from Alaska. What a treat for all the cousins to spend fun-filled days together! We were very brave and brought our three month old Gwennie along. She is not known around these parts as a "cheerful" baby so we knew it was a risk. She and I spent plenty of one on one time in the "magical" mother's lounge, but all in all she was much better than we expected. Our little family is definitely at a different stage than we have been in the past. Big kids want to ride big rides...no Toon Town for us. I am glad we have our little caboose to reintroduce us to the "little kids" Disneyland. The whole trip was a huge success and we enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks Dad and Mom for memories that will last a lifetime.

Cluff Family May 2010 Jackson (12) Bowen (8) Gwen (3mon) Cooper (5) Courtney (14)

Entire Bowen Family at Goofy's Kitchen





Gwennie all dolled up for Disneyland. I can't help it-I needed another girl.


Daddy and Gwen meeting Dale at Goofy's Kitchen




I made matching Minnie Mouse outfits and legwarmers for cousin, Gwen and Jane.

Heather, Ashley, Cole, Grandpa, Courtney and Kate in Bug Land

Grandpa running through the water with the grand kids. Always the kid at heart.

Grandpa on the rockets with Luke and Kate. That ride can make a person SICK!

A bunch of us stuffed into a beehive on the Winnie the Pooh ride.



Grandpa and Braxton. Best picture of my dad EVER. He does not enjoy the camera. at. all.

Courtney had such a great time taking Kate and the other littles on the rides. She was a good sport and did the Tea Cups many, many times.

Courtney and Cooper with Pluto

Kate, Weston, Cole, Luke, Garrett, and Cooper with Chip and Dale.



All the kids except Gwen and Jane

Kevin and Garrett getting bumped by Luke and Courtney.


The kids waiting for Indiana Jones.

Retired

After forty years of working harder than anyone I have ever met, my dad retired! You probobly can't believe it....I can't. He is way to young, but he did it anyway. Lucky dog.

I have always been very proud of my dad and his career. Growing up we toured many waste water treatment facilities on our way to our vacation destinations. I remember being amazed that my dad designed these complex and amazing places. I even got to work at my dad's office one summer, and with some of his colleagues another summer. The people my dad worked with trusted and respected him greatly.

I just have to mention my mom, who has supported my dad through all of it and filled in at home when he couldn't be there. Dad, I am proud of you and I love you dearly. Hopefully retirement means we will see you a lot more often down here in sunny St. George.