I hope you had a great week. Things are moving right along
here. Melissa and Rachel finished school on Wednesday, and Jessica ended her
vacation and started her nanny job on Thursday.
Friday Rachel had some friends over for a party. They went swimming at the pool, then came
home and dad barbqed them some hamburgers and hotdogs. They hung out in the
backyard and made some woof’ems. I think
they had a good time.
Saturday I got to go to a 16 stake YW leadership
training. Sis Dibb from the YW general presidency
was here. ( She is also Pres. Monson’s daughter.) She had a lot of good things to teach
us. I liked the 100% challenge. P.R.O.S.
Pray-every morning and night.
Read the scriptures (preferably the Book of Mormon) 5
minutes every day.
Obey the
commandments and all the Standards from the For Strength of Youth.
Smile.
If we do these things 100% we can be strong and be able to
have a testimony every day and will be prepared for challenges we may face each
day.
I got to hear her speak again that evening with the girls at
a 16 stake yw fireside. I liked a quote
she shared from her dad that she said probably won’t ever get said at general
conference: “You can’t be weak kneed” meaning we can’t collapse under pressure but
need to have a strong testimony so we can stand on our own when temptations
come.
Saturday afternoon we went to a concert that was held at
Skyview HS. It was the Portland Ensign Choir and Orchestra. They had a guest violinist Jenny Oaks Baker
(pres. Oaks daughter, and Julliard graduate, and grammy nominated). They performed music from movies, and some of
the arrangements of Disney movies from her latest CD “Once Upon a Dream” The
concert was well done- She was amazing!
Today was Father’s day.
Dad didn’t have any meetings so we were able to make him a special
breakfast. He requested Scones so that
is what we had. When we got home from
church, Jessica had the table all set for dinner, which was almost done. Roast Beef, green salad, asparagus, potatoes,
gravy, watermelon, and Costco chocolate cake.
We were all full but ate the cake anyway. When we asked what dad wanted to do for
father’s day, he said, “make some noise” so that is what we did; Jessica on piano, Melissa on violin, and dad
on guitar. They played some Journey,
Disney, and Phantom of the Opera. I
joined in for the Disney songs on flute and even a little piccolo. It was fun.
Rachel disappeared.- I think she was skyping with friends.
Do they celebrate Father’s Day in Brazil?
Let’s see what other stuff we’ve done this week: Rebecca came for FHE. Dad taught about
patriarchal blessings. Melissa played tuba at the WV
Graduation. We had smoothies for mutual
to take a break from finals. Jessica and
Rebecca went to institute and bowling afterwards with the class- a weekly
activity. Rachel has her permit. She drove us to church today and we got there
in one piece. I built another smaller
arbor for the roses to climb on by the fence.
It hasn’t rained for a day or two.
We have a free week before Melissa, Rachel and I go to YW camp. This week will be spent prepping for
that. Melissa’s cabin is JAPAN and is
doing some fun decorations. To go with
the Mutual them this year each cabin will be a different country.
It is good to hear that you are enjoying your companion and
that you are busy working hard. Keep up
the good work. We love you lots and pray
for you daily. Many from the ward ask
about you and we tell them you are doing great.
They send their well wishes too.
Love you lots!
MomJ
and co.
For you viewing pleasure: “Making some Noise”
( I made them pose for this picture because every one I took
had someone’s face blocked. That is why
they are smirking.)
