Seattle!

We LOVE Costco! Here is the boys and Dave at the first Costco in Kirkland.

We went on the HUGE Ferris Wheel. It was pretty fun especially becausse the boys promised they would not rock the cars like they usually do. (The cars are pretty secure so that even if they tried, the cars would really budge)

The view from the top of the Ferris wheel.

The GUM wall!!!! SO gross yet so facinating all at once!

Nose Goes was our method of who was the one choosing where we went or what we did or where and what we ate.

The Zoo!! I think we had the oldest kids at the Zoo. But we had a good time and even saw the baby giraffe. He was only 6 months old and SO cute!

BSU/Washington game in the new Husky Stadium. That place is huge and SO loud!! Too bad we got killed!!! 38-6 So sad but it was a fun experience. Next time I will bring ear plugs and next time our team will dominate!!

Playing some beach volleyball at Alki Beach. It was such a beautiful day!! I kindof forgot to take a picture of the water :/

Our last vacation with Caleb for a few years. We had a great time, made new memories. But we already have things planned for the "next time we go to Seattle" (inside joke)haha!!!

Whom the Lord calls, He qualifies

I have a new calling!! Early Morning Seminary Teacher!!! I am scared... yet excited to teach. The Book of Mormon is the study this year which makes my job a little easier. I love the Book of Mormon and I am excited to learn and grow right along with my students this year. I have not always been the greatest to study everyday from the scriptures but as I have been studying and getting ready for the year, I have already noticed the wonderful feeling and the power that is added to my life.

Double Missionaries = Double the Blessings!

We were hoping to come home to a mission call but nothing. Bummer!!! But....the next day was another story!! Caleb's call came! Caleb has been called to the Novosibersk, Russia mission! He will be speaking Russian just like Kelsie! We did record him opening the call but I promised I would not post it anywhere online. He only let me record it so Kelsie could watch it. He is a very private boy and that is just fine! Having a child open a mission call is an experience. Secretly, I was hoping that he would be called to somewhere in the USA. But not for me....Clear to Siberia!! What's up with this?????? Even farther away from me than Kelsie! Caleb is SO excited! I know that the Lord has a purpose for Caleb in Russia. The people need his humor and smile and his love for the gospel. We are looking forward to his new adventure!

Bees Knees

We went to Boise for the Fourth of July and during our stay we got to visit the newest beekeeper in the family. James and Julie have taken up the "hobby" of beekeeping. How cool is this?? I just need it to be known that I dislike bees especially when they come anywhere near me!!! But I did put on the suit and I got close up and personal with the bees. It was pretty cool!

Caleb ran into a childhood friend at the movie theater. Nathan and Caleb.....time goes by so fast! Soon they will both be serving missions!

Grandma Madge in her favorite spot at James and Julie's.

It is always fun to visit with the family while we are "home". I realize that I don't take enough pictures but I will try to be better!