Larry took Wes and me 4 wheelin' yesterday to the top of Big Butte. He showed where the hang gliders take off from and the different areas of the INL. When we got to the top we spent about an hour. We ate sandwiches and enjoyed the scenery. It was a great trip, but I haven't got Wes convinced that we need 4 wheelers. (sigh).
Big Butte, yep we went to the top. Around 7000 ft.
This is what we are driving now. They had to bring it in from Utah. It is not equipped for Elder Potter to drive, but at least we can get him around in it. We are now a drivers for the missionaries. I take them during the day and Wes takes them in the evening. We get to spend a lot of time with the Elders. Sometimes I feel like a fourth companion. I feel bad that they have to have this old lady hanging out with them all the time, but they told me that it feels right to have me with them. They are so sweet.
The progress on our van is coming along faster than expected. Hopefully soon it will be finished and we will pray to have a force sheild around it.
Cory received the burn on his cheek and a jammed finger. Elder Garcia was fine until a couple days later when he started hurting. We found out the seatbelt tore some muscles between his ribs. He has since gone home as he has finished his mission.
Our newest Elder is Elder Pinson from South Carolina. He has been in Blackfoot for seven months already serving in the East Stake. He was just transferred across town to us.
He is crazy and keeps his companions laughing. He sounds just like Matt when he talks. He also acts a bit like Matt. Sometimes I look to see if Matt is here. (for those who don't know Matt he is my nephew.) Elder Pinson has a beautiful singing voice is asked quite often to sing in the wards. He sang in the Riverton Ward today, and next week he will sing in our ward. So, Matt, I expect to hear more solos from you. Cory calls this the oreo companionship. Never a dull moment here.
Wes didn't have an individual picture of him so I had him take one today. He didn't want his picture taken. Can you tell?
I don't know where this blog went, maybe I didn't save it so I am posting it again.
This is Elder Hernandez from Mexico via New York. He has lived for 7 years in New York, but did not learn English. He didn't have to. But lo and behold he was sent to the English speaking mission here. He came to us on April 22. He is very humble and has a very strong spirit about him. He spent some time away from the Church but didn't like how he felt, so he found his branch in New York and resumed living the way he knew he should. He saved all his money for his mission. He has an incredible story. He enjoys bull riding in rodeos. He studies very hard and is doing great with his English. It would be a good time for Cory to learn Spanish, but he is too stubborn. I should learn it to. Elder Hernandez has invited me to join them for language study at 10:00 in the morning. I may take him up on it. I love the things I learn from the Elders that come here. I find this to be an awesome experience for our whole family.
Last week we went to the baby animal day at the fair grounds. It was a lot of fun to be with Jaden and Zsolt.
On April 10th my cousin Carol Jones and I went to SLC to celebrate Brooklyn's 1st birthday. We also got to take in a Jazz game. We had a great time playing with the kids and watching the game. (alas the Jazz lost the game.) But we had fun anyway.
Brooklyn received many gifts, but I think her favorite item was the little pink spoon she carried with her everywhere.
