Elder Minson, Alive and Well in Bulgaria

Kyle in the Park with his friends. Not sure where he got that ugly tie.... Pretty sure I didn't pick that one out! I guess he even makes that tie look good, huh?
Me Tarzan.......
You put your left foot in...You put your left foot out......
Fun P-day in Rousse.
Look at the Stawberries! Yum.
These are new pictures we got in the mail from Kyle this week. It is always so fun to see himlooking well. He is now in Sliven, where he is a Branch President.
He will be home on October 1st. Yup, his momma is on the countdown. I can't wait to hear another language coming out of his mouth. We miss him like crazy.

Porch of Fire

Every year, we have the best time on the Fourth of July. Uncle Brad and Aunt Jennifer host a fun night they call the "Porch of Fire". It has become a beloved tradition for our family. We just wouldn't miss it if we can help it at all. This year they served BBQ Beef Sancwiches along with Dutch Oven Potatoes, salads and watermelon. Good Food. Good Company. Good Weather. What more could we ask for? Thanks, Brad and Jen! It is always a highlight of our summer.
Mark, as you can see especially enjoyed the fireworks...

Bear Lake Fun

We had a lot of fun at the Lake on our trip home. It was a beautiful day. Mark is the little black dot you can see in the last photo. He went out for a swim and had a ball! Dev was trying to get his beard to look as good as Shoog's. (Maybe a few more years, Dev.) The sand sculpture is their interpretaion of Gome's likeness....Looks just like him, I guess.... Fun times.

KVSI Fun Run

Steffi and Al ran in the Annual KVSI Fun Run in Bear Lake on the Fourth of July. It is a race from Montpelier to Paris, hence the funny distance of 8.6 miles. They both did well! Mark and Diane borrowed my Aunt Donna and cousin Randi's bikes and rode along for fun. Steffi was 5th overall and the 1st woman finisher. She ran it in 1:00:4o. She won a Camp Lantern for her efforts! Cool Prize, huh? Rich and Dev drove along, and blasted "Eye of the Tiger" to inspire the runners! We did have a lot of laughs when I was standing at the finish line and I overheard 2 men talking about Steffi and commenting that she was "built like a truck". Built like a truck???? Just what every girl wants to hear, that she is built like a truck. Way to go Chevy....I mean Steffi....

More KVSI Fun Run

Here is Al on the longest race he has ever run! He looked reaaly great. I was proud of him. He got 7th overall and ran the 8.6 miles in 1:03:35. Mark and Diane and Steff made sure he finished strong!

Sheet Rock Day

I came home from Young Women Camp last week to find most of the sheetrocking done. Wow, did it ever make a difference in how the addition looks. It is really starting to take shape now and I can envision better what it is going to look like when it is done. What a fun adventure we have been on!
We love our builders! They are the best around!

Siding Day

I think the builders did a great job matching our siding. It looks exactly the same as the other, that is about 2 years old. I am pleased with how it looks. Now....to get that grass to green up...