Worlds of Fun?!

Howdy All~

Sorry I haven't been updating lately. Life has been crazy with canning and gardening. I'll be back posting some of those pictures.

Friday we took Amber to Worlds of Fun in Kansas City. This was a kick off for the new school year for us. I heard a really funny thing as we were leaving the park.

We were so tired. We were walking slow. We had another family behind us.

The kids were complaining that their feet hurt. The parent told the little boy to be brave. And that they were almost out of the park. The little boy then responded, "It's hard to be brave when my feet hurt so bad".

Poor kid! I am quite sure that as soon as the family's car left the parking lot the boy was asleep in the car.

I repeated to Darren what the boy said and we both chuckled and said how cute. Children can come up with the most interesting things to say. Love them!

End of Summer...bummer :(

We have had great fun this summer. Too bad that this summer is ending so soon. We had a great harvest and Darren learned how to drive a tractor.

We really love it out here even though there is so much work. At least we are teaching our children the importance of work, and how to feed themselves when they grow older.

Elder P's latest

8/13/2008

How is it going this week? This week is going well I have been moved to south Calgary to McKenzie ward and since my last companion is going home they moved me with another one going home this transfer (in 6 weeks is the end of this transfer)

How is the missionary work?I have not been here long to know here but my last area is is great the people are very receptive to the gospel.

Canadians don't even know what Dutch Ovens are. (I told him I was doing a Dutch Oven demo)

Ya It is surprising that I have been out 100 days already I have about 600 days left.
Happy Birthday I will be sending a present later for you and Dad. I love you too! Love, Elder P

8/20/08
What is your new companion like? My companion Elder Norton-Carlisle like my other companions went home last transfer is going home this transfer.Where is he from? Payson, Utah

What is your new area like? My new area is a walking mission the first week I had to ride a bike that was left from the other missionary -the mission has bikes for us missionaries.

Are you teaching the people? We are teaching a less active member who is going to the temple.

Your Aunt Melinda wants to know if you got the granola. Yes, but it was opened package but the granola was still in the bags that it was sent in they just had to make sure that it was not something else.
Love, Elder P

Awesome Birthday Suprises

Well I had one of the most awesome birthdays ever! I was planning to spend it with my hubby and Amber. I made a black forest cherry cake. Then at the door was one of my dear friends with a chocolate cake. Then another friend with a wonderful white cake made in the shape of a flower. While we were sitting down to have the cake, two more of my wonderful friends came with a cupcake and a candle. I was totally surprised! A couple of my friends sat down to watch a movie and eat cake with us.

I also had one woman I know call and sing Happy Birthday to me on the phone.

Then to my surprise 2 of my sisters in Utah called to wish me a happy birthday. Wow this makes turning 41 easier.

I now know who my dear friends are here.

Thanks!