DECEMBER VISITS/SEALINGS 2014

We started off this month by going to watch one of our RM in his band.

We went to Velour here in Provo, and it was like a blast to the past...disco ball included!

Our son played with friends in a band here in Provo years ago, so this was familiar and fun!

Here is Blake Northrup in his band TRI-POLAR BEAR.  He is the one with the halo around him!  (Of course!)


They play a mix of rock and blues type music, really great!  They have just released a CD that you can find out about by checking them out on Facebook!!

We did not want to embarrass Blake TOO MUCH by taking tons of photos, but we got this one selfie to prove to our kids we were really there!
And yes...we were totally the oldest people in the place!  But it was really fun!

Let us know if you are involved in something that we may want to come support! 






I am SO SLOW getting caught up on my blog.  We had company the entire second half of December and til Jan 5, so I am just now getting caught up.

We were delighted to have a visit from Katie Alvarez, one of our dear RM Sister Missionaries.

We got to meet her cute fiance Jeremy.

We had dinner together and a really great visit. Oh the memories of serving in the APM!!!

We are very excited for them...once again, another great match!!

ANYWAYS...  we have our monthly APM DINNER CALENDAR DINNER at our home and this month was an especially large group, but we just packed in and had a good time!

We had a traditional CHRISTMAS ZONE CONFERENCE dinner...ham, funeral potatoes, green bean casserole, rolls, grapes and dessert.

We then enjoyed just sitting for a while and visiting and catching up.

We had a good variety of newly home and those who have been home longer.  It does not matter who comes, they all have something in common.

Front:Alex Whipple, Jenny Greenwood, Jacob Baldree, Michael Kellett, Connor Dickson.  Back:  Andrew Pehrson, Pres and Sis Taylor, Jordan Hastings, Dax Gerber and Joseph Cotton.

I just had to climb up into the BEAST of a truck that  Connor drives...it is pretty huge, but decked out with all the essentials  you would expect from an inventor with more on the way!

If you live in the area and have not signed up for a Sunday dinner, message me on FB or text me!

OK...on to a couple of December sealings I got to go to.

First was Melissa Lechner up in Bountiful.  She married Cortland Dickey on December 17.  

I love to get a picture as the couple steps outside the temple and sees everyone!

And I especially love it when I am not the only RM at the sealing!

Today I was joined by Tisha Santana, Sarah Jenson and Kadee Esplin.

My girls!!!

And me and my girls with Melissa and Cort

Later that week, we made a fun trip to SLC for yet another sealing.

We picked up this Indian woman at one reception...Natalie Dayton was bridesmaid for a roommate in Provo...

...complete with Indian markings.

Then we met Autumn Hansen and made our way to FRONTRUNNER to take the train up to another sealing for Lexie Pickett.  Good thing those trains have restrooms you can change clothes in!

It was so much fun talking and riding together!

We all went to be at the sealing of Lexie to Shae Morgan in the Salt Lake Temple.  

It is really a blessing to get to witness these great sealings and listen to the advice of the sealers.  It was a special  day!

Once again, fun to be at the temple with mission children!

Snagging a photo with the newlyweds for the APM record!

We love these dear Returned Missionaries!  This is truly one of the blessings of their service!  

We have been so impressed with the spouses we have met for our RM's...they are choosing very well!

 And getting someone to take our photo when the lights came on at Temple Square.  It was so beautiful!

After Christmas, we were able to have a couple RM visitors.  Andre Gaspar stopped by on his way up to BYU Idaho from Virginia.  Since he finished in Tempe mission, it was fun to show him the mission quilt and let him find himself on it...so many good memories! 

He is doing fabulous, and it was also great to meet his wonderful parents!  They are people of great faith...that is why he is such a great person!

Another Celebration for a sealing!

We were getting in line to see Michelle Summerhays, when who attacks us but...Desirrae  Barnett and Sarah Wade!  It was SO GOOD to see them again!  They both look wonderful!

 

And there is nothing like celebrating these special occasions with people you love!

Here again, Michelle, married a great man!  It was delightful to meet him and talk for a few minutes!  And get our traditional APM photo!

CONGRATULATIONS APM NEWLYWEDS!