Sunday, August 4, 2024

Angela's Mission
36th Week

Monday - Monday night devotional - I'm so impressed that Angela really soaks in what she is being taught.  Most of the material is based on being a proselyting missionary, but she finds stuff that applies to her.  She has me take pictures of the slides so she can find what works for her.  

Tuesday - Angela served at the Bishop's Storehouse and worked really hard.  I always hear about how hard she worked when I pick her up.  She is such a great missionary and the Bishop's Storehouse is one of her favorite places.  Angela has made some really great friends while serving.
Ready to serve

Working with Sister Allen and Sister Nichols

Big bunch of broccoli -they can't break it up,
so someone will receive this
Angela had lunch with her friends. 
They had a special lunch for the missionaries. 
Wednesday - Missionary Training - Missionaries are required to take this training.  This particular training was about phishing.  I sit right next to her and we take the training. I realized that I need to learn more about phishing too.  Angela finds a gospel doctrine in this training.  That is just amazing.

Thursday - Angela served at the MidWest Food Bank.  She loves serving with Sister Barentine and Sister Shreeve.  They talk while they put soap stickers on the bags for others to fill.  There was a party serving there and when they got together to take a picture, I decided this would be a perfect time to take a picture of these three.
Nelson Zone sisters serving at MidWest Food Bank

Saturday - Sister went to Barro's Pizza after the missionaries did a temple session.  She went to the temple the day before.  Angela always enjoys going to Barro's with the missionaries

Companions - Sister Shreeve and Sister Pace

Missionaries

Sunday - Angela went to her home ward.  She fasted for her grandparents, which was super sweet.  She has the sweetest heart.
Cute Angela

Monday, May 22, 2023

Memorable Monday
Graduating Cousins

We went to Benson for Briley's graduation.  Well, for the dinner before and the conversation afterward.  We skipped the actual graduation.  It was fun to see these 3 girls in the graduation gowns.  They are the youngest daughters of my sisters and I.  It's fun to see them together.  They each have different personalities and have different paths ahead of them.  It was fun to take a moment and capture a picture of them before they head off to their future.

Emily's graduation announcement

Kenzie's graduation announcement

Briley's Graduation Announcement

It's been so fun to watch these 3 girls grow up together. Emily, Kenzie, and Briley are the youngest daughters of my sisters and I.  It's so fun that they were the same age.  They were closer when they were younger, but now they are busy with their own lives.  They each have different hobbies and future plans.  I will always remember the time when they were young as I cheer them individually in the future.

Sunday, May 21, 2023

Baccalaureate


The baccalaureate is such a fun tradition to attend.  I love to take pictures before and afterward.  I know that we will not be able to see many people after graduation cause they are celebrating with their families.  Seminary graduation was just a few hours earlier, so we didn't get any time to rest at home.  The actual ceremony was interfaith, and we heard a couple of talks from different faiths.  There was a Jewish horn played, an Indian dance, and a Polynesian dance as well.  It was a great ceremony and I'm so glad we went as a family and supported Emily.

Before Baccalaureate

After Baccalaureate
Pics with family
Emily and Kailynn Farnsworth

Vivian, Brooke, Emily, and Lily

Seminary Graduation

Emily graduated from Seminary - YAY!!  It was a nice ceremony and Kenzie sang a solo.  She wrote and performed the song.  She did such a beautiful job.  10 youths from the KBP Ward graduated.  One had to leave so her sister stepped in.  We did miss Grandma and Grandpa Wall this go around.  I know that they were both there in spirit.  

Emily

Emily with parents

Kenzie and Emily
10 youth with their Bishop

These 4 did YW together

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

EVIT Graduation

Emily graduated from EVIT tonight.  It was sprinkling and very windy.  It was threatening to rain the whole time and the ceremony could have been canceled at any time  The ceremony was cut really short so that everyone could have the opportunity to receive their scroll in case the rain came.  The rain held everyone received the scroll.  It was nice to have such a short ceremony focused on the graduates.

We are so proud of Emily and her 2 years of hard work through EVIT.  She learned a lot of 3D and enjoys sculpting using the tools she knows.  It was a treat to honor her tonight through her EVIT program.  Love ya Em!!
Our graduate Emily

Emily took a selfie - YAY!!

The ceremony was held at the Cubs Spring Training Stadium

Jim and I got pretty good seats

It was really windy - caps were flying off

Emily and her EVIT sign

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Guardianship Day


This is our 4th year of Guardianship, so we had to go out and celebrate.  This year, we went to Cold Stone Creamery and got the yummiest ice cream.  I love celebrating this special day with Angela. It reminds me how lucky we are that we have Guardianship in place to help our sweet Angela.  It also helps me remember the date I need to complete her paperwork.





Sunday, April 16, 2023

Monster Jam

Danni took Manny to Monster Jam.  He went last year for the first time and Danni was excited to take him again.  Here are some pics of the event.