In the words of Isaiah, “Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, . . . and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths”

Leah with new companion Sister Stoner, sometimes known as Sister S!

Sister Zone Conf Luncheon

The mission presidents wife had the sister missionaries over for breakfast.

Papa's Birthday

Here's some of what you missed on Dad's Birthday

Happy Birthday Dad/Papa we love you

family reunion

we had a blast at Hawley Lake even though i was the only one who didnt catch a fish:(

nice socks and sandals Donovan

Ty taught Donny how to throw rocks in puddles

Madeline showed them both up with her killer arm

look at that follow through

then throwing rocks just wasnt enough for these two

we still couldn't quite get the right timing

its easier when you don't jump.

The New Do

Leah got a new haircut and she is just as adorable as ever.
Her letter snippet:
The work is moving forward as always. A girl named Josselyn is getting baptized this weekend. Basically all the sisters in the entire mission are very excited about it. Iinitially her parents were completely against it. It took a few months (like 6 or more?) for them to agree that she could be baptized, but in a year (so in September 2010). Then in April her mom came with her to general conference and really enjoyed it. They decided she didn't have to wait any longer to be baptized. A lot of miracles had to happen along the way, but now she will be baptized this Saturday at 4pm.

The Bates and the Arps in Texas

Nikki and Devon stayed the night at the Bates house on their way to Corpus Christi, Texas. Kerstin said they had a great time. The picture is taken with the bluebonnets in the forefront.