Party at the Normans

John and Chris invited my brothers and their families up to their home for an open house this evening. There was yummy food and great company. It was so nice to see many nieces and nephews and their families and Tad and Van and John. Of course all my Utah kids were there too. My brothers all bore their testimonies and then Drew gave me a wonderful blessing. It was a wonderful evening. We are planning on leaving Bountiful at 8:00, driving to Provo, going to breakfast and then they will take me to the MTC. I am excited to get things going!

Dinner at the Mayan

When Brennan and Brad and I arrived in SLC, we all met at the Mayan restaurant for dinner and to celebrate Thomas' 5th birthday. We had such a good time. The kids loved watching the divers and the fire dancers and the food was great. After dinner all the girls went shopping at Forever 21 and all left with really cute things. (except me)



Our Chaser Bug

Brennan, Thomas and Erin

The Gang

Drew, Carly, Tyler and Jenny

Thomas was not feeling 100%

Drew's Baptism

Saturday morning Drew was baptized by his father. It was a special baptism, just for him. RB and Janet got special permission so that it could take place before I left for Fiji. I was so grateful that I could be there. Scott spoke about baptism and Carolyn Warth gave a talk about the Holy Ghost. Then Drew was confirmed by his father, RB. It was wonderful to be together for a final time before I had to leave. It was also so hard to say good-bye. I can hardly believe I won't seen them again in person for 18 months...... Thank heavens for email and blogs!!

More Blogging Practice

I leave tomorrow morning after Drew's baptism for SLC. Then I report at the MTC on Monday morning. Here is one more try at blogging. These pictures are from the open house my children had for me two weeks ago.

Here is Chase getting a haircut from Uncle Brad.

My good friend Donna Olsen. I will really miss her!

My girls.

Last Day in Boise

I am practicing bloging this morning so that when I get to Fiji next week I might be able to do it all by myself! Emily has been patiently helping me remember what Erin taught me a few months ago. I am going to include some random photos so that I might remember how to do that when I am on my own!!!!! More to come.....

Good-bye Gus, please don't pee on my carpets while I am gone!