Pictures From Andrew's Mission

Andrew walking by Brazilian cows.


Staats and Andrew with their birthday gifts for each other.

The view from Andrew's Apartment roof.

A street Andrew walks everyday.

Scenic view from Andrew's apartment building.

Picture from the roof of Andrew's apartment building.

Alemieda standing by a fallen tree after a crazy storm.

Alemieda and Maria Jose proir to baptism.

Andrew Celebrates 20th Birthday in Mission Field

The Elders threw a Birthday Bash for Andrew. They even baked him a cake! These three Elders are all from Brazil. Andrew has enjoyed these missionary companions as they all live in the same apartment.

Emily Earns High Honors for 8th Grade

Emily has just 2 days left of school! Today she received "high honors" certificate at the school awards assembly. Emily is promoted from 8th grade and now moves on to 9th grade for next year. We are very proud of Emily's academic achievement. FYI - high honors is awarded to students who have an average GPA of 3.75 to 3.99 for the year. She also earned one for seventh grade!

Emily's Band recieves a Superior Rating at UVU Festival

Emily has done very well playing the clarinet in band this year. It is her second year and she plans on playing again next year. Also, Emily is doing very well playing the piano. She is taking lessons from a wonderful teacher and she really enjoys playing!

Emily sets a Personal Best in the 800!

Emily did very well at the District track meet. She set a personal best of 3:03 for the 800 meter run. We are very proud of her determination and efforts.

Red Wings Game

Last March, Brandt and I went to a Redwings game. It was Brandt's attempt to get me to love the game like everyone else out here, but all he got was my appreciation for hockey. I got a few pictures of the game and Down Town Detroit. It's a pretty cool city if it wasn't so dangerous.

56 Candles - Mom's Birthday Party

Mom had her favorite cake for her birthday: German Chocolate! We put "56" candles on the cake and she blew them all out! She can hardly believe she is that old, neither can we. All I can say is, if you are lucky, your time will come! Mom had a good day and was thankful for the phone calls, thoughtfulness shown to her, and those who came yesterday to wish her well. She loves you all.