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!

Look Oma!

We grew cucumbers this year. This one was one of the largest. Darren couldn't wait until I made it into a salad. So the next 2 pictures were the before and after pictures. The salad was really good.


We also had cabbage rolls and potato dumplings! Thanks Oma for the recipes! Yum!










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We were at the DuFrain's farm last night picking veggies. When I noticed quite a bit of damage in the corn. I showed Darren the damage. We all decided that we had a raccoon in the corn. I went home to get the .22 rifle that we gave to Daryl one year. Darren and the kids spent some time going through the corn chasing the coons out. We let Mark, a friend, shoot the coons. Here is his picture with the coons that he killed.



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Elder P's latest 7/9/08

Elder P emailed me 3 times today and in the subject line was the phrase burp!!!! (What a funny guy!)
And the first words were about his game system. He was thinking about that more today. I guess it is hot there. I sent him questions to answer. If you have a question you want to know please email it to me and I will ask. I may not get an answer for a week.


So here are his burps!!! :)

#1

burp!!!!!

Moms if it is hot upstairs please take the game system down stairs or it will overheat while it is hot. Thanks.

My last companion gave me a tie for the Fourth and I also went to the Moses (a member home) and they had a flag out for us and an American dinner (steak) that was fun.

Who are you teaching? We are teaching anyone that will listen to us.
What is Calgary like? Big like Salt Lake that is the closet I can compare it to.
Are you staying with a member family or in an apartment? I am staying in a member’s home.
Do you need anything? Money is always helpful.
Where is Elder Allstrom from? Elder Ahlstom is from Calientie, Nevada.
Are you trying to get some exercising into you schedule even though you are now in a driving mission? I am walking more this month because it is half the mileage this month.
Have you been taking pictures? Do we need to have you send the card to us? No you don’t need the card back it is not full yet.

#2

another burp!!!

I forgot please send more of my choir music to me please.

#3

Re: Re:burp

I forgot again if you get an email back my mail box is full.

Love you lots!
Elder P

Three Cuties at the Movies!

During the summer months the movie theater shows G and PG rated movies for free before the matinee hours. We attent these and get a popcorn.
Here is Amber and her two friends having fun.




What a fun summer we are having!

Fourth of July

This long weekend was full of busy things to do.

Our Fourth of July was spent feeding the missionaries and another couple. Then later we went out to the farm to light off some fireworks. I think the biggest kid of them all was my sweetie. He had a great time with the firecrackers. In Utah firecrackers are illegal. He was able to light them off.

Haircuts, canning and then of course gardening. We picked a few more peas. The corn is getting pretty high. It will be ready within 2-3 weeks.











Darren learned how to drive Ed's tractor. This is so Darren can work on the farm while Ed is gone to work in Utah. Ed tunes pianos.









Over all not a bad weekend. We loved spending time together as a family and with some friends.

Howdy All

Today while talking to my sister on the phone we were trying to figure out different thing to do for our blog pages. We figured out how we can add music. Since my blog is "out in the country and lovin it" I have added some country music.