Governor's Awards in the Arts

Dennis accepts the Governor's Award for Excellence in Folk and Traditional Art in behalf of Lona,

September 27th 2012

 Taken from the Magic Valley Times News:

Another local recipient of the Excellence in Folk and Traditional Arts award was Lona Hymas-Smith, whose husband, Dennis Smith accepted the award on her behalf.

Hymas-Smith, who carved wildlife from wood, died earlier this year from injuries sustained after a bicycle accident.

“There was not a bird of a fish she could not carve,” read Idaho Commission on the Arts Chair Mark Hofflund from a nomination letter for Hymas-Smith.

Hofflund said the letters about Hymas-Smith described how she took on every challenge and pushed the boundaries of wood carving.

“If she was here she would love it,” her husband said at the ceremony. “Anybody who knew her knew that she was somebody special.

Dennis's Mother, Dwayne, Monica, Grandma, Grandpa and Russ were able to attend with Dennis.

Congratulations to Zac!!

Zac graduated from Military Boot Camp in Missouri on August 22nd.

 Taylor, Oliver and Hazel ~ Happy reunion after the graduation!!

It's been 12 weeks apart.

They got to spend from 1pm to 8pm after graduation and 8:30am to 8:30pm the next day together. 

Then it's good by again for the next 4-1/2 months.

Zac sneaks a kiss before he has to head out to Texas for Basic Training.

(There isn't suppose to be any public affection while in uniform!)

 Lined up and ready for a 22 hour bus ride to Texas for Basic Training.

He will finish January 10th.

Oliver's airport mode of transportation. Haha