Here's dad on his new bike. He said riding it compared to his old one is like riding in a corvette compared to a Model T! He really enjoys his exercise every morning. There is a bike path not too far from home that he goes on. And of course the weather is perfect for it. Today it is 54 degrees at 9 am. The humidity is 80%, so it feels like 40 degrees to me, but still, beautiful. It will only get to 74 today, so we can't complain.
We drove up to the Oakland Temple again last week. It is a beautiful building. It is older than the Jordan River Temple, but has been kept up nicely.
This is the Call's home, the "Italian Estate" we have talked about. I'll try to put in a picture of their tree house also, as it is astonishing. This was at the Memorial Day barbeque.
There it is! The guy on the left is a new convert, and this was his first mid-single social. He is enamored with the gal on the right. He even sent her flowers after that event! So who knows. The priesthood leadership all say the best thing that could come of this effort is a few marriages!
Here's a goofy picture of me in the institute kitchen helping with dinner on Wednesday night. We feed about 120-150 YSA. The couple that is in charge of it is out sick, he having just had cancer surgery. He is doing really well, but it is an aggressive cancer. They don't know how much longer they can stay out on their mission. They are the sweetest people. We feel like we have known them for years. Their names are the Laytons, so keep them in your prayers.
The next pictures we see on here should be of Israel and Egypt, don't ya think??
It's been so good to talk to some of you this week. Meg, we'll call you on your b-day. We were going to try to go to the Monterey Aquarium for mine, but we got too busy; maybe next week. But school will be out by then, and it will be a lot busier, but we'll see. A gal in the ward has passes she gives to anyone who asks, which is incredibly generous, as it is pricey. Such nice people here!!!
We heard Carson was ordained yesterday. Yay for him! We are excited about that, Carson. Get on here and tell us all about it.
Any other news? Bring it on. Our week will be a little hectic, but we always have time to read the blog.
Love you all.
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ReplyDeleteWell, our van was crunched last week by someone who decided to back into it, but is now back to it's old self. Emphasis on the old. I enjoyed driving a nice rental van for a week, but keep trying to tell myself that it's a good thing that I don't have the car payment to go with it.
I applied to SLCC, got accepted, waited two weeks for my letter before finally calling them to see where it was and it turns out it was probably lost in the mail. Go figure. I'm trying not to see that as a bad omen. Right now I am taking a free math refresher course before I take my placement test so I don't have to start with Math 0920, otherwise known as 4th grade.
Girls camp is in two weeks. We aren't even close to being ready, but I know it will all come together eventually. Maybe.
Shawn is working his butt off. Literally. He's lost like 10 pounds. The ER is crazy and he has the stories to go with it.
Alex went to the park the other night with some friends and he's got about 900 mosquito bites. Oh, and he had a job interview today at Target. He seemed pleased with himself so I really hope they call him back. A job would be good for him.
Nate has this girl who is in love with him and follows him around everywhere and it makes me nervous. She's very cute and is a fellow band geek so he loves the attention, which also makes me very nervous. They are going to Lagoon tomorrow for 9th grade Lagoon day. Again with the nervousness.
Seth is going to be 12 in a week. Gasp!
Abby is officially done with Kindergarten and she is already bored.
Please save me. :)
LOL! Megan…..oh my goodness. I love reading anything you ever write. I hope one day you'll be inspired to write a book. Mom, it sounds like you are so busy…I'm so glad. It would be so discouraging as a missionary if things were boring. I will post a great family picture we just took. Israel pics coming some day.
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