More Elder Pinson

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?

Another new Elder

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.

Baby Animal Day

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.

Baby alpacas.

Up close and personal.

Jaden & Zsolt

Grandpa, What do I do now?

I think playing in the corn was his favorite.

This miniture colt was so cute. Apparently Jaden wasn't interested.

Jaden likes snakes. Ugh

Taking a ride on the wagon.

Brooklyn's birthday and the Jazz

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.

Jaden very happy to see the Easter Bunny.

Jeremy got us into the VIP dinner for some very fine dining. If I look fatter , it is because it was very very fine dining.

goofing around before tip off.

Some ultimate fans. They are there for every game with their blue hair and Jazz paraphanelia. They were so cute.

Here we are with Craig Bolerjack and Ron Boone

Service or persecuted?

About a week before Elder Quintero left, Wes and I were going out to help my dad clean the correls. The Elders said they wanted to do service and come and help. I said, "you do know what we are doing don't you?" They said yes and came and helped. They worked really hard and we were able to get it all done. Yes, I was helping too. I cleaned the small barn. I know Dad really appreciated the help. Of course you don't do anything for Dad without getting repaid somehow. He wanted to take the Elders out to dinner before Elder Quintero left. We all went to the Hong Kong the following Monday and Elder Quintero left on Wednesday. He is in Shelley in case you wanted to know.

A New Elder

This is Elder Daniel Garcia from Georgetown, Texas. He is on his last leg of his mission having only three months left. He reminds us a lot of Cory's friend Jon Hawkes. He is a bit hyper and driving Elder Quintero crazy. (bear in mind that Elder Quintero is 25 almost 26). He describes him as the squirrel on "Over the Hedge" a pretty accurate comparison. Yet we enjoy his energy and enthusiasm. We celebrated his 21st birthday yesterday.
The zone here has been changed to totally bilingual. Meaning all the missionaries here will have to be able to speak Spanish. There is no longer a set of Spanish Elders. So Cory has to learn Spanish. His companions are trying to teach him some things. I did draw the line when they said our home should be all Spanish speaking. No offense to anyone, but I still think we need to speak English in America. We love our new Elder, but always miss the ones who left us. Elder Johnson was a great leader and has moved on to Idaho Falls as a district leader.

Playing on the court

We had a great time with the kids a couple of weeks ago when we took Cory, or rather Elder Potter to Salt Lake to get a small procedure done. He had special permission to make the trip which will now be his last until the end of his mission. Needless to say we were happy to get to spend a short time with Jeremy, Jessica, Rachel, Jaden and Brooklyn. Ryan was at work.
Jeremy took us on the Jazz court for the kids to have a nice play area. They loved it.
Oh so much fun.

My three kids and two grandkids. No, Cory does not have headlights on his chair, just a really good glare factor.

I was trying to get Jaden to look at the camera, so I pulled out my phone to get his attention. He likes phones. However in the process of playing with my phone he managed to call Wes and leave him a voice message, and call Jeremy and Cory's phones. I need him to teach me how to use my phone. It was all good until he started checking to see if the phone could bounce like a basketball.

fortunately my phone still works.

This picture had to be quick as he did not leave the hat on.

Jaden is showing Brooklyn my phone. They are sitting in the Jazz players chairs. Future stars, maybe.

Score! three pointer

Do ya wanna dance?