Time has a way of getting away from me it seems, and it's been awhile since I've posted on my blog. February is a month when we think about love and hope for new beginnings, and from the looks of things around here, Spring is just around the corner.
What a great way to start the 2015, with a baptism. It's all about love and a new beginning. He loves his wife, Angie and their three cute children, and now they are beginning their journey to be a forever family.
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| Abe and his family with Sisters Kirchner and Sonasi |
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| Abe's family plus Princess sing traditional songs sung at Samoan baptisms |
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| Abe won't forget his wife's name |
We had such fun as we were able to celebrate Australian Day with lots of delicious foods that are commonly eaten in Australia. Our friends, the Jenkins, put it all together. Barbara is from Australia and we love to listen to her talk. Jack served a mission there.
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| Our Australian, Barbara |
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| Jack |
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| Banners were all about to remind us of Australia |
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| Cookies were interesting and the ones in the middle (Anzac) have an interesting history |
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| Cupcakes decorated with all things Australian |
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| Another typical Australian dessert |
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| Pavlova, a favorite (named for the ballet dancer) |
We enjoy so much interacting with our missionaries and were able to take a bunch to the temple in Seattle.
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| What a fun trip with six beautiful (inside and out) sisters |
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| The traditional picture outside the temple...it was raining and cold but we're warm inside |
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| What trip would be complete without a stop at Deseret Book |
We were able to go to a Stake Relief Society event. We enjoyed the wonderful food and fellowship and spiritual message that was given.
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| Our Stake Relief Society Women's Conference |
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| Members of our Clark Lake Ward enjoy time together |
As missionaries, we go to a lot of meetings and serve in various ways. Below are just some random pictures of activities and our wonderful missionaries.
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| Feeding our young sister missionaries each week. Here with Sisters Kirchner and Sonasi |
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| Elders helping each other get "spiffed" up for our Zone meeting |
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| Some of our Elders |
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| Elders Tui, Wilcox, Graham and Sumsion |
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| Elders and Zone Leaders |
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| I often have the privilege of playing for our District meetings |
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| Getting ready to do a little "role playing" |
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| Teaching a lesson to Sheryl and a couple of her siblings |
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| My companion, Sister Henderson |
Spring has definitely come to Washington. When blue skies and blossoms come together it can really lift your spirits.
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| Out and about on February 17th |
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| An early morning view of Mt. Rainier |
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| Flowers outside a local business that I saw while I was walking |
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| Flowering tree in our complex in the early morning hours |
Life is good in Washington and hope everyone else is enjoying the beauty all around us. God has made so many beautiful things for us to enjoy.
