The Best Home Teacher

We love our Home Teacher! ( Home Teaching is a program in our church where priesthood holders are responsible for watching over the members. Home Teachers visit their assigned families at least once a month to teach and strengthen them. Home Teachers build a relationship with the families, so the families can call on the Home Teachers when in need.)

We have had the same Home Teacher since we moved here. His companions have changed, but he has always been there ever month. He has always been willing to help us out with anything we need, until now. He is moving all the way to Austin, TX!

Larkins, we will miss you and wish you the best in Texas. John, thank you for your dedication as our Home Teacher.

BFF

My BFF from high school went to college and meet this cute Canadian boy. As seems the case with many of my friends and family, my BFF could not resist the charms of this Great White Northern. She married him. Now, drum roll please, 15 years later she is still residing in the Great White North! She has four children whom, I am pretty sure, consider themselves Great White Northerns, too.

Last week, my BFF , the Charming GWN, and 4 mini GWNs came down to the promised land for a visit. (I am sure BFF still dreams of moving back here someday, right?) The last 2 times we have gotten together we have used Beth's house as our meeting location. I figure she endured our torture, now she can enjoy the memories with us.

Mindi and fam, it was great to see you! Hope you make it down this way again soon.

Family Fun Day 5

The final day, we headed to our local science museum.

Here the cousins are learning about how electricity can flow. Brave things!


The awesome power of an electric magnet. Pull R, Pull! She pulled with equal effort when the batteries were off and landed on the ground. Oops! She really didn't give me time to explain before she started pulling.


H and Auntie Susan doing test in the lab. Susan is quite at home here. H looks like a budding scientist.


H and N, with G's head, giving the weather report.

They loved the green screen and tv monitors. Who doesn't love seeing themselves on tv?!

The final picture of the trip. You know it been fun when it ends with someone in tears. R just wanted her grandma. Being home with Mommy is so every day.

Family Fun Day 4

Today we decided to take life a little easier. We lunched at Red Robin. YUM!

Then, we went and saw the movie "G-Force". Yes, it is about Guinea Pigs that are spies. The kids loved it.

Family Fun Day 3

"Let's spend a day at the beach. What can you do when you go to the beach...."

Well, you can escape the heat.

Eat some S'mores.


Enjoy a shady spot with a friend.



Roast hot dogs, brats, and , of course, marshmallows.


Hang out with Grandpa.

Be brave and frolic in the waves.

Jump for joy.

Get "fun" all over you. (Still insists she didn't need a swimsuit and white shorts were fine)

Sit and enjoy some adult conversation. My aunt and uncle from Seattle area were able to come to the beach with us.

Possible, dig a hole to China! Well, the cousins always try.

It was one of the most beautiful days I have ever spent at the beach any where.

Family Fun Day 2

The week that the J. Crew was all here was HOT! The temperatures were in the 100s. So, we decided to try to find some fun indoor activities. We discovered this place called Out of This World Pizza. It is located in a warehouse, but has been converted in to a huge play area. The kids climbed, slide, scootered, and ran for about 4 hours straight.

That night we had a family picture. I have not seen the results, so I could be wrong. I figure the pictures probably aren't the best since it was over 104 degrees. Even the photographer didn't care to much about poses. We all simply wanted to get it done. I will have to post pictures when I have them.

Family Fun Day 1

This week all of the members of J. Crew were in town. We had a great time together and kept very busy. We started the week out right with Ethan's blessing.