Seems like a lot longer than a month since I wrote, but a lot has happened, I guess. Not here. We are going along pretty much as usual, Jer at taxes, us at the temple, Heather and me preparing our primary lessons and teaching.
But good things were happening in Utah! We went to see Mari get married and fulfill her dream of years. She and Ladd were married at a barn with rustic surroundings and I was a little surprised till I realized her love for horses and all that surrounds them. She was married in a beautiful gown and cowboy boots.
It was all very nice. The only thing missing was her mom. It would have been good for her to have been there too but hopefully the day will come when Mari realizes how much Kathy means to her and welcomes her into her life again.
And the next wonderful thing there was that Jared asked a great girl to marry him! Her name is Jo Holbrook. They met at a Young Adult activity and hit it off right away. What makes it special is that Kristin and Sean heard her speak at a stake conference and were very impressed with her. They said to each other, we need to get Jared introduced to this girl! But he beat them to it.
This is a picture Kristin sent showing their damaged hands when they were out ice skating and he ran over her fingers. I think. Have to ask them when we see them again. He proposed at the cabin and then their families got together to discuss the arrangements. They will be married June 1, 2017. They want to make it fast before Sean and Kristin and Scott leave for Arizona, and before Rachael leaves for as yet unknown parts. Should find out her mission field this week!! We expect to be in Utah a couple times in June for the important events.
While there we got to visit with most everyone. We saw Heidi and James when we got into town and they took us to dinner. Heidi's ankle seems to be much better. She can walk without pain and I think that's a great improvement.
Then we went to Kristin and Sean's and they let us sleep there and hang out and see their kids as they came to the house. There are lots of things they are having to do to prepare for their mission. Selling the house is a big concern and they had just staged it for pictures. Kristin felt it was so bare, but it looked fine to us. They are on an interesting diet that their doctor recommended. It's a high fat, low carb diet that is giving them lots of success. We met Jo and got to hear about Rachael's mission interview with her bishop.
The next day we went to the wedding and met most all the Langstons. after the reception we visited Brian at Domino's Pizza where he is working for a little while in the evenings to learn the art of food delivery. I guess maybe he is thinking of delivering from Costa Vida. That would be awesome!!
Thursday we did some shopping and then had lunch with Erin and got caught up with her activities. She is getting ready for her future plans.
In the evening we had dinner with Mike and Raylyn and got to hear what's going on with them and their kids. Aubrey is still going strong in soccer, Ella loves clogging and is very good at it and Henry is strong and healthy and caring, It's a joy to visit with them all. Raylyn is still very busy with Relief Society and Mike looks so different from the latest picture I have! I didn't recognize him when I first saw him. He has grown a beard and lost a lot of weight. He looks great and sounds like he is feeling great too. He wouldn't let me take a picture. I had told Erin how he has changed and she asked for a picture, but he refused.
Friday we got to have breakfast with Grace and hear about her classes and plans. She is so beautiful! And successfully negotiating her classes so she can get her associate's degree from UVU. Her dream is getting her flying license. She will surely do it. Grace said she invited Colin to come have breakfast with us too and he said it was too early. We will have to plan a time while we are out next to get together later in the day and see him.
Then we met Kristin at the Provo City Center Temple and did some ordinances for several family members. We managed to seal seven children to their parents in the most beautiful surroundings that I have been in for a long time. I am so happy that the Church stayed true to the period of that building. It is truly magnificent. And I would like to think that family felt at home there.
Friday evening we visited with Kathy and Lisa and had dinner. Lisa is recovering from some serious back surgery and is still trying to heal properly. She has had back trouble for a long time and hopefully this will take care of it when it heals completely. They are looking forward to the reunion in California and Kathy will be visiting us the first of next month.
Saturday morning we got to have breakfast with Tyler and catch up on what he's up to. He has lots of interesting plans. We are sorry he won't be able to be at the reunion, but he says there's a slight chance he can make it. We hope so.
We had an uneventful trip out and back. We thought winter was mostly over but when we got up in Albuquerque it was 18 degrees and it was COLD! We were surprised by the snow at Soldier's Summit.
When we got home the front yard was a field of weeds. The weather had been warm and wet and the broadleaf plants took over the grass. But they were still green so while the man was subbing for a brother at the temple I mowed and it all looks great now. :o) From a distance it's green and manicured. The next day we trimmed the edges and weeded around the bushes so now it looks like someone lives here again. When Jer drove in from the temple he said he was really hoping I had mowed and not the neighbor who got tired of looking at the mess. But no, it was just me and no worries.
Our poor bouganvillea was really and truly dead. So sad!! I mourned it because it was so robust and healthy! But one Saturday I got in the car and found a beautiful little guy to replace him. We mourned and then rejoiced.
Isn't that the prettiest and healthiest little bouganvillea you have ever seen?
And he seems to be happy here. We promise to take better care of him and cover him when the temperature drops. We failed our last one but will do better this time. It was just one night below freezing and then the temperature rose again. I love the color and how it blends with my pretty gazing ball. It makes me happy to see it out the back door when we have breakfast.
We are looking forward to having Kathy visit during her Spring break and then later in the month flying out to Illinois to visit with Evanses. And there's General Conference and Easter too. What a fun month to look forward to!
Thank you all for being so welcoming and generous with your time and favors. We love you all so much! You are the light of our lives.
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