Check Off Painting

The house is now painted and looks really nice.  Electricity comes next and then the sink and plumbing.  When the paper is removed from the floor I think they can start moving in furniture and have a beautiful new addition!

Happy Birthday Brigham!

 19 Years Old

What an amazing man you are becoming Brigham.  You are such a hard worker and you seem to be able to do anything you set your mind to.  I am so proud of you for the decisions you have made and look forward to seeing where you will serve your mission.  I appreciate your quiet strength Brigham and see great things in your future. 

Duncan's GRAND Adventure!

 Duncan and Uncle Christian went to Duncan's first quorum adventure on Wednesday morning.  They, along with other deacons and leaders spent three days hiking, camping, swimming, and canoeing at the Grand Canyon.  Uncle Christian was convinced that he was going to die on the hike but gratefully,  he survived and lived to tell about it.  I think Duncan has found that he is a person who loves hiking and came back looking forward to the next hiking trip.   

Pictures!

 While Perry and Ellis were home they had an opportunity to do a photo shoot in San Diego.  

Girl's Camp 2021

 Ruth, Jane, and Aunt Amy enjoyed 3 days of girl's camp this year.  They had a great time and actually so did I as I was able to spend their time away with Graham, Eden, and Duncan.  I love that they go to the same camp that I went to when I was a girl.  I definitely want to go see it after all these years.  It definitely sounds like some improvements were made!  This is Ruth's last year and of course with her sweet nature she made the best of her time there.  This year she was one of the Youth Leader's and from an unbiased Aunt Amy she outdid herself.  They all came home exhausted but with smiles on their faces.

California Duncan's

 Perry and Ellis were able to spend the Memorial Day weekend in California with the family.  They spent time in Southern California, Clovis, and San Francisco.  Ellis was able to give his return talk to his home ward as well.

Engaged!

I am excited to share the big news in our family.  Owen has proposed and Evangeline Kilmer has accepted!  They both attended Concordia University and were both in the choir.  They have been friends for a number of years and as you know that is where love begins!  They plan to be married next June 2022 in Hawaii where Evangeline is from.  Owen is attending Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri.  Evangeline is working on her Masters degree and will finish her final year at Jacksonville University where she will receive her degree in Marine Science next May.  Congratulations to both of you.  Welcome to the family Evangeline!