June 27, 2011

k - I seriously have to start sending an email on Sunday evening....we seem to keep missing him....

Skylar writes:

NO EMAIL??? OK
WELL THIS WEEK HAS GONE... WELL ITS GONE.. I WAS SICK FOR A WHILE WITH WHATEVER IS GOING AROUND AND MY EYES ARE REALLY START IN TO BUG ME.. THEY BURN ALL THE TIME. I DONT KNOW IF ITS A VISION THING.. .. OR A CRONIC DRY EYES THING.. BUT IT STINKS BIG TIME.
BUT IT WAS SUNNY MOST OF THE WEEK AND I HAD ALLOT OF TIME TO THING ABOUT THINGS.. I HAVE HAD REALY GOOD STUDIES AND THOUHGT ABOUT WHAT I WANT TO DO WITH MY LIFE.. I AM NOT SURE ABOUT LIVING IN CALIFORNIA.. IT IS REALY EXPENSIVE.. BUT I WILL FIGURE ALL THAT OUT WHEN I GO HOME..
i LOVE SERVING AND SEEING MYSELF CHANGE.. i AM TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO MAKE IT BETTER THOUGH.. THINGS ARE NEVER GOOD ENOUGH.. ALLWAYS GOT TO WORK OUT KINKS TO GET IT WORKING RIGHT.. HAHA
WELL THATS MOSTLY IT FOR THE WEEK.. NOTHING BIG HAPPEND.. JUST LOOKING FOR INVESTIGATORS... LOVE YOU AND SEE YOU LATER!

Mom writes: (too late, again!)

Hiddey ho!

sooooo....WHATcha doin'.......

I see that your temp for today is like 75. We're doin a toasty 115.....brrrr.....this is the time of year that all that rain and snow seems worth it huh?

So....we went to our new ward yesterday...hmmm...a ward is what you make of it.....it's small....and a LOT of old people.....a few young families.....there are 3 laurels.....and 5 kids in Kasey's class. There were 12 women in relief society and I couldn't help but contemplate life as I see these women all hunched over with their oxygen. oh man....this is gonna be intertesting.

One of the ward missionaries is Elder Lichtenstein......wonder if he's from Gelderland? (ya ever seen A Knights Tale?) THE WARD MISSIONARIES?? OR THE FULL TIME ELDERS? (ya...that's what I meant)

Kevin's homecoming is Wednesday. (He's been serving in Brazil) He sounds great....it'll be good to see him....and the Makers of Shoes.... I CANT BELIVE HES HOME!

Let's see....what else?

I put some pics on an SD card for you....there's not a lot....what do you want pics of? ANYTHING REALY.. PEOPLE THE HOUSE..

Is Collect the Elect the mission theme....or was it just that one area? Will the theme change when the new Pres comes in??? IT WAS A PROGRAM.. AND I DONT KNOW IF IT WILL CHANGE OR NOT

Kylee says.....you're a loser......(cuz you don't respond to her emails)...(she says....no biggie it's whatever, not like I'm your sister or anything) yup UMM. I DEFINITLY HAVENT GOT AN EMAIL FROM HER.. AND SHE NEVER WANT TO HEAR OR TALK ABOUT CHURCH THINGS..... THERE GOES MOST OF THE STUFF I TALK ABOUT ALL DAY... SHE DOSENT WANT TO TALK ABOUT THINGS THAT I LIKE.... UNDERSTANDABLE... AND SHE WONT GIVE ME MORE THAN A ONE WORD ANSWER TO ANY QUESTION I ASK..... I WOULD LOVE TO TALK WITH HER BUT ITS LIKE TALKING TO A WALL.. SHE HAS TO GIVE ME SOMETHING TO GO OFF OF. (Yay! It's like he never left home!!!!! OMG! Will they ever stop fighting???)
Kasey says......did you sell the rock band p.s. i love you NO.. ITS IN MY BOXES.. AND IF SHE GETS THE MIC I HAVE IT FOR XBOX.. SO SHE CAN PLAY IT WITHOUT HOOKING EVERYTHING UP.. AND IF YOU GET INTO MY BOX WOULD YOU SEND ME MY RUNNING SHOES AND HOODIE.. THEN I COULD ELLIMINATE ANY EXCUSE NOT TO RUN..

ummmm.....

you doin' ok? Grandma Pat said she sent some Melatonin....and that she hasn't received a thank you yet for the box...she didn't ask...I asked her.... (Gotta teach this kid to write thank yous!!!)I AM ON IT LIKE BLUE BONNET!! IM JUST FINDING TIME TO WRITE IT.

welll....life is boring around here......seems like we're at a new point in life....so guess we'll see where we go. YA I HOPE THE STORE GOES WELL.. I WILL DEFINITLY NEED YOUR HELP WHEN I OPEN MY STUDIO.. THATS A HEADACHE IN ITSELF.. I KNOW I SHOULDENT FOCUS ON IT.. BUT YOU KNOW HOW IT IS.. IT STILL ON THE LIST OF THINGS THAT NEEDS TO GET DONE..

We got free tickets to go to that sea life park thing at AZ Mills....so dad's all jazzed....the rest of us....nah so mush.....but it will be a good family day....

sorry this is all scattered....kinda like my ADD brain...everyone keeps coming in the room saying "Let's go!".....so fine....

have a great P day with your new BFF! :D

mommy doesn't love you.....well you're "real" mom probibly does....

HAHA// LOVE YOU!! LET ME KNOW WHEN THE LETTER GETS THERE! I WASENT FORGETTING FATHERS DAY! IM JUST BEHIND.. LIKE MOTHER LIKE SON!


Onnie writes:

Hi!

We didn't hear from you last week! Hope you are doing well.

It is HOT here in AZ. I think the temp yesterday got to 114. We spent a while in the neighbors pool. The kids LOVE that. Kelsey reminds me of you and Kylee at her age. She is a fish. And Casen is getting to be a good little swimmer too! It was a very busy week. We had dr.'s appts, and a million other things going on. Man, I'm glad this week looks to be less busy. Business is really keeping Scott on his toes. he is looking forward to the long weekend coming up.

Well, since you didn't answer last week's questions, here they are plus a few extra...

Did you get transferred? NOPE.. STILL IN HILLSBORO
How are you getting along with the comp? WE ARE GETTING ALONG GREAT! WE ARGUE ALLOT BUT IT USUALY IS JUST ON A INTILECTUAL LEVEL
I saw on the news that there was a big nude bike ride in the Portland area last week--were you on apartment lock down that day? 'Cause I'm sure you two fine elders didn't participate in that... WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT!! I CAME IN 3RD.. NO I DIDENT EVEN KNOW THAT IT WAS HAPPENING
Are you eating at members homes each night? YUP
Any luck with new investigators? NO.. STILL JUST DOIN ALLOT OG FINDING
How is the singing going in church? PRETY GOOD.. I AM JUST WORKING ON GETTING MY RANGE GOING HIGHER
How long do you have to email on p-day? WE ARE ONLY SOPOSED TO TAKE AN HOUR
How often do you go to the grocery store? EVER WEEK.. UNLESS WE ARE OUT OF MONEY. THEN WE JUST EAT THE RAMEN WE GOT AT THE BEGGINING OF THE MONTH
Grandma wants to know if you got her b-day card yet? (it wasn't in the box we sent) YES I GOT IT.
If you were allowed to watch one day of the creation of the world, which day would you want to see? THE CREATION ON LIGHT.. I THINK THERES ALLOT TO BE FOUND DOCTRINALY THERE.

Now a quote. Thought as a missionary you could really appreciate this one:
“Our leaders have consistently counseled us ‘to live with respect and appreciation for those not of our faith. There is so great a need for civility and mutual respect among those of differing beliefs and philosophies’ (Gordon B. Hinckley, “This Is the Work of the Master,” Ensign, May 1995, 71).
“It is equally important that we be loving and kind to members of our own faith, regardless of their level of commitment or activity.”
~Quentin L. Cook

Well, I better be on my way. I'm about to fall asleep at the keyboard. Eeek.

Love ya!
Onnie

June 20, 2011

Dad writes: (Skylar replies)

How are you, are things going ok in the Great state of Portland?WAY GOOD. WE KILLED A ROOSTER TODAY! BRO SIMMONS WAS TIARD OF IT WAKING HIM UP.. SO HE ASKED IF I WOULD GO AND KILL IT.. SO I DID.. IT WAS WEIRD.. HE SAID TO STEP ON THE HEAD AND PULL THE LEGS OUT.. I WILL SEND THE PICS.. IT WAS COOL.. THEN I CUT OFF HIS HEAD..
STILL TRYING TO DECIDE WHAT TO DO WITH THE BDAY CASH.. IVE READ MY BOOK.. ITS ONLINE.. SO I GO TO LDS TO READ IT.. I AM THINKING ABOUT GETTING A SWEET STRIPY SUIT.. OR SOME WEIGHTS.. IDK.. WHAT DO YOU THINK..
We are moving from the hot stage to who turned on the oven, had our 1st 110 day of the year last week and will be around that this week.
Looked like you were in the mid 70's, gotta love that, are you still getting rain?
How is the work going, any new prospects? NOTHING.. THE WORK IS SUPER DEAD.. IT IS SO AGRIVATING
Fun that you got to go back and speak at a baptism, that's how it gets done, we plant the seeds and if all goes as planed others bring the crops in.
How are things going with the companion, still bffs? FOR SURE!! I LOVE SCHOENFELD
Any big plans for today? SNUFFED A ROOSTER.. AND THATS ABOUT IT. STARTED P90X WORKOUT TODAY..
Hey did you happen to get Grandma's card with $? She is worried about it. I DID AND SENT A THANK YOU AND LETTER!
The ward did the big split yesterday and Castlegate is now in three different wards. Howell's and that area are in Creekside, North of the school is Castlegate, and our street south is in the new
Sierra vista ward. Big mix up of other wards to but It's all good, shows the grow that is happening and how things are always changing.
What are you eating, and are you being fed? YES I AM BEING FED ALLOT!! GOOD HAPPY DAY TO DELIGHT IN FATNESS
Is there anything that you need or are you still doing ok? I THINK I AM FINE.. I CHOSE TO GET A BUTTON EXTENDER AS OPPOSED TO GETTING NEW SHIRTS.. CHEAPER AND ALL
Any new Scriptures that you really like? MY FAVORITE CHAPTER IN ALL THE NEW TESTAMENT.. JOHN 21!!! I LOVE IT SO MUCH!!
How is your ward doing are they able to turn you to any new prospects? WE ARE WORKING ON IT BUT ITS NOT GOING TO WELL.. WE ARE TRYING TO GET THE WARD EXCITED THROUGH THE YOUTH
So what is you favorite time of day? BED TIME
Are you getting enough sleep, and how are you sleeping? OK I GUESS MELOTONIN HELPS.. SINCE I HAVE A VERY SET SCHEDULE FOR TIME THAT I CAN SLEEP.
Any new animal sightings, mom told you that we saw a big buck in Utah, and a mother duck passing with her lings, Kasey really liked that.
Hard to belive that it's half over, it just seem like you just left.
Kevin will be coming home soon, and so will Josh, How is Bo doing, have you been able to stay in touch? WE TALK ALLOT.. hE IS DOING GOOD. HE WRITE ME A 25 PAGE LETTER THAT IS IN THE MAIL.. I GUESS THATS THE SIGN OF A GOOD FRIEND. I HAVE AS STEADY OF CONTACT WITH HIM AS YOU.. I MISS HIM.. HE GETS BACK 6 WEEKS AFTER ME I GUESS.. THEN WE WORK OUR BUTS OF FOR COLLAGE CASH.. UGG...
What do you think, you next area will be or do you think they will keep you were you are for a while? IDK. NEW MISSION PRESIDENT IN 10 DAYS.. WHO KNOW WHAT WILL HAPPEN. IM SEVEARLY SCREWED IF I GO INTO LEADERSHIP..
Not much to report here we are all doing fine, Kylee just got back from trek and was glad to take a shower, I think she had a good time.
We will go to our new ward this week, the one we should be at, Brian Eldriedge was called to be the new cubmaster I think he will be great at it.
Well I will let you get on with your day, have a great week and I will talk to you soon.
Love you, Dad

LOVES!!! I AM SENDING YOU A SURPRISE OK!!

Birthday/Happy One Year Mark Box!

Just thought I'd share the pics of the box that was sent to Skylar. Thanks to everyone who sent their love and support!

Special thanks to Onnie for putting this all together... :D

k - so it all started with some teaser mail....some of you can't see the type cuz your pics are small so I'll type what it says under the pic....




Something fun is headed your way. We love you.




It's almost time. We love you.




It's time to celebrate. We wish we could party with you but since we can't here's a party in a box. Hooray. Happy Birthday and Congrats on one year in the mission field. We are so proud of you.
Love, Mom, Dad, Kylee, Kasey, Grandma, Pa, Grandma Pat, Uncle Steve, Aunt Kimm and family, Aunt Monique and family, Aunt Onnie and family, Jentry, Molly and family




Here's some of the goodies



Off it goes!

June 13, 2011

Skylar writes before we get an email off to him.....oh this kid is gonna eat crow for sure!

hey!!! well no email.. i am so unloved.. haha jk its all good. enjoy the wedin!! the week was good. i thought i would do something extreme for my year mark ... so i shaved my legs! and naired them.. it feels realy weird.. but i swear i picked up a few mph while rideing my bike. Thanks so much for the bday package!! i loved it.. but now i have to start running again because im gonna be a fatty.. and i will be woried about getting a fat wife and having a fat kid and it will just be me and 2 fatties...... (part from Baby Mama...so funny!)
so this crazy guy we tracted into said he was exed from the church for stuff he did in vietnam..i guess he hated deserters so much that he would shoot them in the leg so that they would have to stay and fight.. or die.. it was scary but i couldent help but chukle.. i am super insensitive.. i need to fix that. i thouht he was kidding at first.. bet all ended well. he gave us some elk meat to cook up.. i wil have to figure out how to throw that into an omlet..
umm.. we have officialy tracted out the entire area.. so i dont know exactly how we are going to find people to teach. wich reminds me.. .please make mormon.org profiles.. please....if you dont do it i will not be able to name my children after you.. its just the way things are..ether that or i will have to afix some punishment that is so crazy brutal that there will be none that can save you..... like i will fast and pray mightaly for you to be bishiop and for mom to be the rs president..
well... thats about it.. love you lots and take care!!

June 13, 2011

Mom writes: (but Skylar didn't get it in time....so I was chastized...)

Hey buddy!

What's up???

Normalities first....Weather? Companion? Baptisms? Critters?

So we just got back from Utah. It was a good visit. The weather was great.

I need to send you an SD card with pics on it so that you can load them and see them.....temple pics and stuff.

So did you get any "special" mail here recently???? hmmmmm

Let's see what else.....

So Jentry and Nichole are off honeymooning in Columbia....no reservations or plans....just 2 weeks doing whatever happens to come their way. I'm having heart palpitations just thinking about it.....I need a little more structure than that....(who me???)

Dad says to tell you that he saw a big ol' buck in Utah.....I don't know what it is about his side of the family and their "wildlife".....c'mon seriously???? It's a deer. ya seen one you seen 'em all! But OK.....he thinks it was a 4 point...it's so weird to see them mixed in with businesses and stuff....just out there hangin' out....grubbin' and such.

Congrats on your One Year! The time really has flown by. We have seen first hand the blessings from your decision to serve. Thanks buddy!

k - just got an email from Onnie FW of your mail so you must be online....I'll send this so you get it...

We love you!

Momma

....and then he replies.....

i got yours and the big box.. i am happy to send cards and i have thank yous.. but i just need a little guidance on whats what.. i am sending a thankyou to the davises.. but if you see them first let them know that i love and miss them.. especialy lala!!
just had a baptism. we taught him but its in the other ward.. lame!! and i got invited beack to speak at a baptism of a guy i taught in portland.. i never thought he would make it.. but he did!! and he thanked me for the tough love.
so.. i hope it dosent seem like i am ungreatful or trying to dip out on thank yous.. i think i might just put the thank yous together and leave them to the mama to get delivered.. so that i know they get there.. have they gotten any letters from me? i sent one at christmas to aunt pat and mike.. and to aunt Kris.. but i have no way of knowing if they got there...

June 3, 2011

Mom writes:

hatch a bird egg on you.
hatch a bird egg on you.
hatch a bird egg on Skyyyyylaaaaarrrrrr.
hatch a bird egg on you.

Don't know if you're checking emails today or not...
But just in case!

We sent a box...but of course it won't be there on time...I wonder how long the mission office holds mail before they send it out to you guys??? Do you know???

k - hope you have a great day!

We love you! (well they do...I don't)

June 6, 2011

Dad writes: (Skylar replies)

How was Your Birthday? Did you get to eat cake? BIRTHDAY WAS GOOD. NO CAKE BUT I DID GO TO RED ROBINS FOR DINNER.. MY LOVING COMP. TOLD THE MEMBER THAT TOOK US THAT IS WAS MY 'BIRTHDSY AT THE RESTURAUNT.. AND HE HAD THE STAFF SING TO ME.. AND I GOT ICECREAM... IT WAS PRETTY MUCH THE MOST EMBARRASSING THING IN THE WORLD.. BUT IT WAS KIND OF FUN
How was your week, anything new to report? UMM........ SINGING IS GOING BETTER.. STILL NO GOOD WORK GOING ON. BUT WE ARE TRYING TO GET IT PICKING UP.. WETHER IS GETTING HOT.. I AM SUCH A WIMP FOR HEAT NOW..
We are all doing well here and are getting ready for the trip to Utah this week.
They released us form our callings and the Stake is going to do the ward realignments on fathers day, so I guess we will change wards then, and come to
The new ward, It starts at 8:00 am and you mom and sisters are not thrilled about it.
They will be adding a new ward to the stake and it looks like Castlegate will be split 3 ways.
How is the work going any new prospects? NADA
Is the weather getting nicer there yet? It is getting hot here.
Do you have anything plan for to day, is it a cleaning day. NOT REALY. THERES NOTHING TO CLEAN.. I GOT RID OF ALLOT OF STUFF I DIDENT NEED.. AND I AM JUST TRYING TO SIMPLIFY LIFE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE.
how's the bike and companion holding up, your not riding either one to hard I hope. HAHA. I LOVE IT.. GOOD BIKE AND COMP.. WE DONT EVER FIGHT.. NOT ONCE.. WE DEBATE ALL THE TIME BUT NOTHING AGGRESSIVE
When do you get a new pres. ? IN 4 WEEKS
Are you still eating well? VERY WELL!!
What is your favorite food right now. UM. I LOVE THESE SMOKED PORK SAMDWICHES FROM THE MEMBERS PORK SHOP!! 3 BUCKS GOR A MISSIONARY SIZED MEAL AT A SPECIAL MISSIONARY PRICE..
How was the trip to guitar center, are you still able to play and what's you favorite song. I AM PLAYING A FEW OF MY FAVORITE SONGS.. (JAMIE RAE, SHAMELESS, CURSE FO CURVES) FOR PLAYING AT GUITAR STORES..
Rush is coming back to town, but you mom won't go, so I'll pass until you get back.
Are you sleeping well? YA/ BUT IM RUNNING OUT OF MELLOTONIN
Do you have any major concerns or is it all going well? UM.. SCARED THAT ITS ABOUT HALF OVER.. I AM SINGING THE TENOR PART IN WARD CHOIR. I AM SCARED BECAUSE I AM THE ONLY ONE SINGING IT.
Grandma and Pa are leaving for Utah today and Onnie and Scott are Flying up on Wednesday. It will be fun to see family and to go to the temple.
What have you been doing with your spare time or is there any? SINGING. THATS MY ONLY PASS TIME.. IN THE SHOWER. AT LUNCH. PDAY.. I AM GOING TO MAKE MY DREAM OF PLAYING ON WARPED TOUR COME TRUE.. NO MATER WHAT IT TAKES!! EXCEPT FOR MARRIGE AND EDUCATION. BUT THEY WORK WITH THE GOAL..
I built Levi and Lil a run and put in a doggy door so they can be home alone, the seem to be getting the hang of it again, It took Lil three days to poop in it.
The girls are doing good and Kylee is working alot, getting ready for the Utah trip and Trek.OMG!! TREAK IS SO SWEET!! I
Well I hope you had a great birthday, Grandma called and sang Hatch a Bird egg to me for you, so I'm passing that along to you.
Love you and am glad that your out there doing what the lord would have you do at this point in your life I know that it will bring a lifetime of blessings to you
And all your family. Keep up the good work and I'll talk to you soon. Love ya buddy. Dad
LOVES!!!


Onnie writes:

Hello to you!

How are you? Did you have a good b-day? I attached a picture of Kaelyn, your "birthday twin" while we were singing to her. I think she had a great day. Hope you did too. Wow, you are coming up on one year this week--it's all downhill from here! Good for you.

Things here have been really good. Last week was a very busy week, and this one looks to be busy too. We are heading to SLC for Jentry's wedding this week. It should be really great. I'll try to remember and send you a pic. I had a great visit with your dad this past week, and the kids had fun with Kasey. I only got to see your mom and Kylee briefly, but all seemed well. The shop is darling, and it was BUSY when I was in there, so that's a great sign.

Okay, now for the drill:

Do you wear a hat or helmet when you are on your bike? HELMAT ALL THE WAY The kids want to know if you have the pictures they drew for you hanging up? I HAVE THEM IN A FOLDER. I TRY NOT TO HANG UP TO MUCH STUFF..
The kids also want to know if you ring your bike bell often? IT IDOSENT GO ON THE ROAD BIKE.. IT AM STILL TRYING TO FIGURE TAT ONE OUT

What did you have for dinner last night? ROAST BEEF AND POTATOS
Having been out one year, do you feel smarter than this time last year? I ACTUALY DO!!!
How is the singing going? PRETTY GOOD.. DO YOU TEACH THAT?? ANY TIPS? I AM BREATHING RIGHT BUT IM NOT SURE WHAT ELSE I CAN DO.. IT SOUNDS LIKE I GET SOMTHING CAUGHT IN MY THROAT..
Did you have cake for your b-day? NO
Who do you go on splits with? THE OTHER MISSIONARIES IN THE DISTRICT
Which woman from the scriptures do you most admire? EVE! THE MOTHER OF ALL.

This is such a great quote--hope you love it too:

"You can’t be right by doing wrong; you can’t be wrong by doing right. Your personal conscience always warns you as a friend before it punishes you as a judge."
~ Richard G. Scott

Skylar, we are so proud of you. The work you are doing is so important, and you are exactly where the Lord would have you be. You will never regret these two years of your life. Enjoy your last year as a full-time missionary. Uncle Scott says it goes way too fast.

We love you!
Onnie

LOVES!!

Transfers

May 30, 2011

Dad writes:

How was your week?
Are you ready for another Birthday? You know that they get here faster and faster the older you get, so you know at my age it seems like it's always my birthday.
You know it doesn't seem that long ago we were playing PieRats and you were jumping around in your feetsy PJs and playing your guitar. We'll time never stands still
And all we get to keep all those memories and the Knowledge that we obtain.
How are things going, with the work, any new prospects?
How are things going with the companion, still well I hope.
It still looks like you are getting rain and cool weather, it's been warm here but I wouldn't call it hot yet, not for this time of year.
Do you remember Tommy Gannon from the old ward? He's serving in Japan.
The ward should split soon and I think that I'm ready, we had pack meeting Thursday and the did a video thank you for me, of course I cried, you known me long?
Brody Yost got his arrow of light, He has grown so much, I remember when we had to give him his awards after pack meeting, so shy, the church and It's programs
Are amazing a building young men and you know how I feel about the scout program. It teaches us to do hard things, even the adults. You think I would have stood
in front of people and act like a goof if it weren't for the callings I have had in the church.
Well enough about my raves, any plans for the day?
Any new animal sightings?
Out a year, can you belive it?
So weird that we will be back in Utah at the same time, we dropped you of at the MTC.
Do you need anything?
How are you sleeping?
When is your next transfer?
Remember the fallen and all those who have sacrificed to keep this country free, What an amazing place and time to be on the earth, how blessed we are.
What are you reading now.
Well I better let you get on with your day, I have a fence to build and better get with it.
Have a great week and a Happy Birthday and I'll talk to you soon.
Love you

Dad

Skylar writes:

this week has been way good! i am glad that we survived transfers! we are staying here for another 6 weeks! shonefeld is way cool. we are going to do some singing practice today.. that and rest up for the week. we are going to tear it up this transfer. not much to report.. i had to get a fitted sheet and a toothbrush.. and i am going to be needing slacks for the summer. i found some that i like but i will get them later when i get some bday money.. it sounds like everything is going good at home. i love my flash drive it is sweet. i will send you guys some pics. and if you send me some i can save them. i am sleeping well and am eating well as well.. all is well. question though?? do i have a plaque. (all the missionaries have a plaque in the foyer at the church building) and if so what scripture is on it? i never remember giving one.. everything pre-mission is foggy. well boring week i guess. nothing to report. but i will talk to you guys later..
loves!!


Onnie writes:

Hi There!

Happy Memorial Day! How are you doing? Hope you have had a great week and that things are going well up there in the pacific northwest. Hey--you're turning 20 this week! So HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!

Things here are going well. We have had a pretty busy long weekend. Scott and I were called to attend girls camp with the 4th year girls (they have a different set of requirements than the other yw) so we headed up north on Saturday to take a look at where we could camp with them and where we could take them canoeing as well. It was a busy weekend to do that, but I think we found what we were looking for. My kids are officially out of school now--let the chaos begin! I hope we all survive the summer. Eeek!

Some questions for you:

Where do you check your email in this new area? the church computers
How is the personal progress coming? it has been done and awarded for a month now!!
Are there any areas in your mission that are close to the ocean? ya.. we have astoria and seaside and long beach.
Is it still raining every day? yuppurs
How often do you vacuum? every week
Who inspects your apartment for cleanliness? the stake building rep.
Do you have to see a doctor for a check-up ever? nope.
If you could meet a general authority today who would you choose to meet? Holland

Now a quick quote:
"The Lord calls upon us to be beacons of righteousness to guide those who seek the safety and blessings of Zion."
~D. Todd Christofferson

We love you! Have a great week and enjoy your b-day!
Onnie

loves!!!!!!!!