Mother's Day 2010

I was able to spend Mother's Day with my mom - isn't she beautiful

Aubre sent flowers to my office that said,
"Happy Mother's Day to the #1 Laker Fan - I Love you, Aubs"

This is my dad with his two sisters that were visiting from Utah
Aunt Darlene - Dad - Aunt Caroline

I got my last phone call from Elder Albert before he comes home in November. He is in Philly right now serving as the District Leader with Elder Teromoto as a companion. He and his companion have 2 areas that have been combined together so it's a large teaching pool with appointments every hour. He is busy and loves it. He asked me how my missionary work is going........ "Mom, you are the finders and we are the teachers." So I was lectured and promised to do better. I then talked to Courtney and Kelsey who are up at BYU-Idaho. Reading, writing and studying like crazy. They are really dedicated and are having a great time with Debra and Cami as roomies this year.
When my kids were younger I used to think being a mom was hard work ~ I was right all along. But, it's also the most rewarding!!!!!
I LOVE BEING A MOM

Elder Albert and his many Adventures

He spent New Years Eve in the ER

Elder Bluth looks a little nervous - lol

Two very important things to Tyler are in this freezer. Anybody know?

Elder Albert and Elder Bluth

Merry Christmas

The tradition this family does is they cover the kids up in all the trash (wrapping paper) and then jump out of it, so they wanted Elder Albert to join in. Can you see the baby crawling on him?

We did the 12 days of Christmas and each day he had a scripture to read. In that scripture there was a hint to the gift that he got to open. In the picture below he is telling us he is 5 for 5

BRRRRR

Apparently the snow doesn't bother him - even in his suit

A very successful snow angel

Some Happenings

I was truely spoiled on the day of my birthday ~ it started out with me showing up at work and being greeted with a large bouquet of flowers and balloons, courtesy of my sweet husband. Then for lunch I was served a homemade meal by the office which included beef stew, bread, salad, and cake. Also to munch on during the day were these very pretty birthday cake cookies made by Sarah. For dinner my husband cooked for me, then we went to BJ's for pizookie's. Wow what a day

The latest from Elder Albert in Reading, PA

"President Murray told me in my interview that I ROCK." He and his companion have the highest numbers in the misison!!!!!

Traditions

Every year we purchase new matching jammies -

The men however, don't participate in this silly tradition, we can barely

drag them away from football for pictures.
Gingerbread House building is taken serious around this family.
First you are assigned a partner, given a contract to sign then told to wear a permit.
Team Brock and Austin

Team Al and Kelene
Team Russ and Michelle
Team Gloria and Monique
Team Jenn and Jason
Team Wayne and Vickie
Team Kristin and Sterling
Total craziness - people steal/eat candy off houses to win in this group

Jason and Jens house with the tootsie roll Angel Moroni

Gingerbread House Ln. with awards given out by the judges

Playmates

This was a game I've never seen them play. After chasing each other around they just plopped down on the carpet and had a stare down. There was no tail wagging, no whimpering, no movements what-so-ever for a good 30 seconds. I would have expected Roxy to get up and lick Austin in the mouth and lose the game, but Austin started laughing first --- GAME OVER!!!!!
Roxy's Reward????? standing on his chest kissing him while he continued to laugh hysterically.

They Are Having Too Much Fun For Living Away From Home

Does she look injured to you?

Always having to carry Kelsey around

Aubre and Kelsey

Courtney, Aubre and Kelsey

Aubre went up to see Courtney and Kelsey at BYU Idaho over conference weekend and had a great time (thanks for the pictures and for being a great sister Aubs). On Sunday my cousin Ron, his wife Loretta and son Scott invited the girls to their house in Sugar City to watch conference with them and have dinner. The girls were able to feed chickens (new experience) and enjoy learning alittle bit more about their family history. Aubre challenged Ron to organize another Family Reunion: summer of 2010.

Always Running

Being a missionary sometimes includes running from dogs

which can be hard work.......

but meeting people like Jeff and Laura Lynds

make it all worth while.

Elder Albert - Jeff Lynds - Laura Lynds

Jeff's Baptism Day

Signed Kobe Bryant card given to Elder Albert
by Jeff Lynds