The Wrong Side to Fall on

Mike trying to show off his great balance during our morning walk with Chloe

Justine's Mission Call

A couple of Months ago, Justine to our surprise, 

announced that she was open to the idea of serving a mission!

We got really exited for her.

I told her that if she decided to go, she would never regret it!

Both Mike and I had wonderful experiences serving in the England Coventry Mission.

We loved our time there and have very fond memories.

A lot of those memories are serving together in Birmingham - where we met! :)

She got everything done in Hawaii as far as meeting with her bishop and Stake President.

And getting her papers ready, they were sent from there.. 

We got her assignment letter a few days before she got here today.

She opened it right after Emric got his Patriarchal Blessing.

  Alexi and the Johnsons were also present.

Justine had just gotten off the plane!

So here she is, opening her mission call:

Baltimore Maryland Mission reporting the 11th of February 2015 to the Provo MTC

We are so HAPPY for her!!!!

My first pair of reading glasses!

It's that season in my life.
I kind of like my new accessories.
I was 46 and everyone was handing me small writings to read to them!
I felt pretty good that my vision was still superior!
Then the signs of aging appeared.
It started with my eyes getting uncomfortable and dry during the night.
I had to buy eye drops to make them feel better.
Then I had to push those small labels and writings a little further from me.
Then it was slightly bigger writings.
One night I tried Mikes ready glasses he had purchased a few months earlier!
Wow! What a difference, no more straining!

There is no turning back now!