No More Braces!

Summer got her braces off! Yeah! She (and her dad) is really happy with the results. Now if she will just wear her retainer...

Here is a picture of Summer with her Seminary teacher.

Tonight is the Mormon Prom and Summer went with a great group of youth from our ward. Some did not want their pictures taken but those who did are shown below.

The Stake President held a reception for all the youth at his home tonight so that was the launching site. Hope they have a great time!

Happy Birthday, Adam!

Adam turned 27! What a blessing he is to us and what a great person. He had asked for a tripod for his video camera so he can stage his movies more easily and he also wanted Pokemon. Happy Birthday, Adam!

The Best Visit Ever

Maggie and Alex came to visit this last week and it was really wonderful to have them here. They did lots of sight seeing in downtown Washington and we were even able to get a temple session in.

 The weather was pretty good--it only rained a few days. One of the best things we were able to do is visit the University of Maryland where Alex is thinking of getting a Masters. We were lucky that it was their annual open house the week the kids were here.

All of us went and even Adam found something to smile about.

(Well, sort of.) We're really hoping they'll be able to come often to visit. We had a great time.

Chilean Heartbreak

 

I want to thank those of you who have been concerned for our family in Chile. Mario heard from Claudia, one of his sisters, today. She reported that her family is fine and their home did not sustain any damage. She also said she had been able to contact Marcela (Mario's older sister) and her family was safe as well. Claudia did say they were all sleeping on the first floor because the aftershocks are quite severe and they're afraid they'll have to run out into the street at any moment. We have not yet heard from Gabriel, Mario's brother, but hope he is well. He also resides in Santiago and, although that city sustained quite a bit of damage, the casualties were limited. Thank you for your faith and prayers.

 

Wedding Pictures

 

My mom just sent us pictures taken at Candace's wedding in November. Sabrina, Alex, Maggie and I were the only ones there from our family. It was quite a crazy day and absolutely FREEZING but a really happy day for everyone there. Stephen (left side of Sabrina on the back row) had just returned from his mission the week before.