Wow, I am really not good at this blogging thing. I love reading other's blogs but somehow never get around to writing on my own. It has been six months since I have written anything. A lot happens in six months.

Hummm, first I was sustained as Stake RS president in February. In January I started working full time at the law firm and tutoring only six students in the late afternoon. I think both of these might have something to do with not writing on the blog. Dad had a job in Florida for almost two week in January. He has had a few other jobs since then, but it has been a very slow time for work. Hopefully things will get better and there will be more opportunities for work. He was a presenter at our Youth Conference this year. He did a "Indy" themed talk about the Book of Mormon. He also went to YW Camp. This was his 19th year. Some of the girls asked if he would be their grandpa? Funny, now they call him "Grandpa Indy". He is trying to find the humor in it.

Kyle returned home in late May. He will be home until first of next year due to the class he wanted to take not being offered at CR (college of the Redwoods) and being offered at Skyline (SF). So he is back to working at Cafe Lucca. He was called as the YSA rep for our ward and has been trying to get something going- FHE, activities???? It is challenging as most of the YSA in our ward are quite young and not really interested in doing anything regarding church other than going to Sunday meetings. He continues to work at it. He also attends the YSA most Sundays. Busy guy.

On Saturday September 5, 2009 Kyle will be going to the temple to take out his endowments. Brooke, Amylee and Grandpa and Grandma are coming to be with him. Matt and Shirley also plan to be there. A few friends from YSA ward and HMB ward also plan to attend. Such an exciting time for all of us, especially Kyle. He attended the YSA conference at the Temple Hill in Oakland August 8,9 and had a great time. There were conferences held at each temple district throughout California. Ours had over 2000 in attendance. Amazing!

This is a challenging time to live in - economy and just the world in general. We are proud of all of each of you, our children and their spouses and all the grandkids. All of us have challenges but we all love one another and are working hard to do the right things. Can't ask for anything else.
We are happy that each of you are activity involved in the gospel and that your homes are a reflection of the love you have for your Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

We love you all very much and look forward to seeing some of you in September and all of you in December.
Love, MOM