

What a fun trip it was nice to be around Levin's family. So a few years ago I worked with an LTC mormon guy who now is back in Utah. His son is on a mission in the Russia Samara mission. When I was in my first area in Krasnoyarsk I taught and baptised a guy in his early 30s named Victor. I lost track of him about seven years ago and heard he had moved to Samara but did not know he was active. Anyway I ask the father to ask the son to try to track him down. The elder emailed me today saying, "yes he is active, well I certianly hope so as he is the First Counselor in the Mission Presidency!"
Great pictures, especially of the kids at the River Jordan. Sorry Oliver ruined so many of your nice family shots!
Other than the 3 plauges of flood, illness and camera losing it was a very fun trip!
Sorry... another photo.... its just easier for me to post with Picasa than to log on the normal way. Just wanted to tell Ally how cute that last picture of Kyla &

Calvin is. He looks like he is really turning into a big boy. His face seems more grown up or something. And Kyla's hair looks so cute. They are both so sweet. Can't wait to find out what you will have next. I am hoping for another round of girls to line up with Hannah, but whatever all these next babies are... I sort of hope they are ALL either boys or girls so they can be close to their cousins in age!!
Also, Taylor & Shelley... post some pictures!!!! Miss seeing you guys... hope we can see each other this summer. Come and visit!
Could I just say that Dad and I love to see these pictures of our grandchildren. Personally, my arms ache to hold them - at this moment I want to hold Hannah really badly. We are very thrilled for Justin and Lucinda and hope to hear of Levin and Melissa and Lincoln and Siobhan's safe return. Sorry about your camera, Levin. We are so grateful for our Heavenly Father's blessings to this family. Love Mom

Are you all sick of this girl yet? I have tried to diversify a little bit, and include Hannah with other members of the family. Seriously though, I need to post pictures without Hannah in them next time... but I probably won't.
We finally got some snow! It was a beautful day!
Oliver,
I knew I had it coming when I alternated pictures of the cow and our adorable little Ally. You never miss an opportunity.
Thats funny about grants teacher - thats like the time that Mckay's teacher posted his excuse note on her board because in all her years she had never heard the excuse that "I had to catch the pigs that got loose" The problem is since she believed him he it the following week so say "the pigs ate my homework"
Lucinda, That thing is huge but it not as cute as I remember and it needs a bath - the cow looks big also. I have never seen a cow eat directly out of the grain scooper before - Grant might be on to something.
Everyone in Grant's kindergarten class had to bring a picture of their pet. Grant's teacher said he was the only one to bring a picture of a cow!
We love being ranchers. I'm sending these pictures because Oliver has been asking for proof that his cow is still alive. He's alive and well!
Justin's amazingly yummy Jewish Sabbath Bread. I had to teach him how to braid in order for him to make it. It was so funny having him try to braid Alena's hair. He was pretty proud of himself when he finally got it right.