On Wednesday, Aug. 19th, this former make-up artists turned into a 15 year-old with her driver's permit.
WATCH OUT WORLD!
She stopped by yesterday with her mom to pick up Milo, and was so happy she had driven the whole way from Monument to our house.
Way to go, Lily! We love you so, so much!
*A great student *Kind *Thoughtful *Amazing soccer player and team member *Loves the chocolate in my candy dish *Beautiful inside and out *A smile that lights up the room *Fun *A wonderful granddaughter - Lily is all of this and more. Hope you had a wonderful birthday week ❤
Kevin turned &%#@ on Friday Aug. 21st. His special day got off to a start with Kate's delicious protein pancakes (recipe to follow), and a fairly lazy morning. He took Sendai to her vet appointment, and then picked up some fly fishing tools he bought on Marketplace from a friend who had been in our Ward when we lived on the Academy.
He got home just in time to get back in the car again and meet Adam and Cory, and family at Texas Roadhouse for birthday dinners (Kevin and Lily). Samantha and her friend, Leo came over from Provo to help celebrate. We finished the day at Scheels where he picked out a fly tying vice for his special birthday gift.
*An amazing husband *A wonderful father *Thoughtful *Loves his family *Always has kind words to share *Loves a good nap *Shares my joy of ice cream *Patient with the long hours I spent working on school assignments *Answers all of my gospel questions *A proud and dedicated military officer *Loves the Temple *Sentimental *Doesn't complain when I say we are going to Italy for two weeks, or to Provo for ten days - Kevin has been all of this and much more over the last 51 years. Love you so much ❤
WHAT IS GOING ON HERE???? Are these two still in cahoots, planning something sneaky???
Of course they are 😎
How convenient that Max works at the MTC, and then surprisingly a two-week supply of Monster drinks show up in Paul's closet. . .
Am I the only one that thinks these might be thought of as contraband at the MTC?
Love these two handsome guys so, so much! 😍
VACATION TIME IS OVER FOR THIS CREW . . . 🏫
Adam and Cory are back to work at Timberview Middle School - Cory, teaching 6th graders the secrets of math, and Adam, keeping track of middle school student with special needs - and IEP or 504 plan. They were so tired on Friday when we had dinner, Cory said what made her happiest was knowing she could sleep-in on Saturday. They both work so hard to help these kids learn and move forward through some of the toughest "growing-up" years they will face.
Kate and Johnathan started another school year at the University of Iowa. Johnathan, helping students learn the intricacies of playing the trombone, and Kate, teaching photography, and managing and instructing students using the art department's complex photo equipment.
And, Kim, running the Roosevelt Elementary School office, and teaching the parents of her elementary school students that yes, you need to call ahead if you are checking out your student, and, no, your student will not be immediately called down to the office because you are dropping of their forgotten homework, Stanley, or lunch.
AND for those kids going back to school, Grant, Samantha, Blythe, Lily, Jake, Sayre, and Ben - Have a wonderful year, and work hard!
Kim sent me this photo of Blythe yesterday, when they arrived in Tampa with her 6 pieces of checked baggage. I'm sure there was probably some minor heart damage done, because Chris NEVER checks a bag 😬
THESE GIRLS ARE TAKING A LITTLE BREAK from school, but believe me, there is no grass growing under their feet! They have been taught well the principle of hard work, and saving their money. Hollie will be putting on her chef's hat and starting her new job at the Broadmoor in September - making pastries. You know we'll be down to test them out 😀
MAX and AMELIA are home from their honeymoon and I'm thinking they will both be back in school also.
and I believce Max's was wanting to transfer to UVU and Amelia was in the Dental Hygiene program there. (if this is not true I just made up a great plan for them, right?)❤❤❤
YESTERDAY I WAS QUITE SURPRISED when I went downstairs see if there were eggs in the refrigerator and ran into some of Sayre's artwork (I haven't been downstairs much since we have been back so I didn't notice it earlier) These are directions to Sayre's Art Gallery, and there are 12 pieces of artwork covering the refrigerator
Sayre and Ben meet again
Sayre and Ben on a hamic
There are 10 more pages depicting the fun they had together this summer. I hope they will have a chance to get-together every year and grow to be cousins that are best friends!
Not only is Sayre artistic he is loving soccer and was just placed in a new league that is a little more competitive. He will be starting 2nd grade this week!
Also, yesterday, I was just finishing a dinner I was taking to Donna (Helma's daughter who has lung cancer) her two sons, and her sister Diana, when Angella stopped by with Ben. They went with me and Ben helped me carry the food into the house, and then made himself completely at home (I had no control) - he asked Diana why the house was a mess (they are packing and moving), and if he could see what was downstairs, and if they had a bathroom. I can't even begin to describe his vocabulary and his presentation is so adult-like. He was so funny (though I did try not to laugh). Donna had just come home from the hospital but she insisted on taking a selfie with Ben because she said he reminded her of her oldest son Brendon, who passed away several years ago. It was a really sweet time.
I'm going to let Paul's words be my parting words this week. Just know we love you all so much! There are wonderful days ahead - enjoy each one! ❤
OUR MISSIONARY -
We finally got a note from Paul this week. It sounds like he is loving the MTC, and the other elders and sisters in his District. I think he will be off to Washington this week. Send him an email if you have a free minute!
Paul Hopkins<paul.hopkins@missionary.org>
Fri, Aug 21, 11:44 AM (2 days ago)
to bcc: me
Hey everyone!
First week in the MTC is done and I'm really enjoying it here. I have to start with the best part of our room - we share a room with 4 Polish Elders and they are awesome. They've been teaching us some important Polish phrases, my favorite being moya zona. One of the sisters in our district has been hearing that one a lot from me this week. I will let you all find out what that means on your own.
My district is awesome and our teachers are great. I'm with Elder Webb and we've had a really good first week getting into the groove of everything.
The biggest thing that has stuck with me this week was what Elder Bednar said about being outward. He said the focus is not about you anymore. We are just the Lord's servants. That really hit me and has changed the way I'm trying to approach everything here, just focusing outward instead of worrying about myself. We also had a really cool experience this week where we got to give our teacher Sister Cluff a priesthood blessing. Being in that circle and feeling the Spirit so strong was super cool.
I leave next Wednesday for Washington and I'm very excited to get out there and I'm excited to update you all once I get there! After this week my emails will be on Mondays. I linked my Google Photos album to this email. It has photos from this past week and it's where I'll be posting photos for the rest of my mission as well. Please join the album if you can! And please write me emails about whatever you're doing, what's going on at home, work, school, anything. Missionaries love getting emails.
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