Well I totally did this backwards, but oh well Forrest couldn't wait to jump in the pool but he waited untill the Monday after he returned and here he is taking a swim.
Doing a cannon ball We built the pool right after he left on his mission.
This is Bro. Marriot and was the ward mission leader and a very awesome man and a dear friend to Forrest. We stayed Sat. night with him and went to church on Sunday and Forrest spoke it was very wonderful to visit his wardf and feel of the spirit of Forrest with this wonderful families. 
Here is the church building, some people drive 11/2 hours one way to church every Sunday. Their Stake is one of the largest in the continental U.S. The Stake Pres. lives 3 hours away and put 72,000 miles on his personal car last year for church service. Wow! We live in such a different world here and it really put things in perspective for me. We really had a great time and it was awesome to spend a few days with Forrest as a missionary what an awesome Spirit that he has. We also got Calli married that weekend but don't have pics yet but will soon and post those later Thanks to all who helped with everything especially family we had a busy week and appreciate all everyone did fore us Thanks again.
We picked up Forrest AKA( the Bunny) Here we are with his Mission Pres. Howell and his wife.
After we picked him up we headed to the Mall of America wow! it was huge I absolutely could have stayed there the whole time but we saw what we needed to and then we were of to Duluth.
Duluth was very bueatiful and here we are in front of Lake Superior. We next went to Ashland Wisc.
Here is his Apt. For the last 6 months and here is the veiw from his apt. Never once heard anything about this view or the lake. (boys)
Isn't it beautiful was very chilly also I kind of wished I brought my thermals it was about 60 degrees and people were swimming in the lake crazy!
Well I am so a slacker and have not updated for awhile but here goes (get ready for a long post) This is in backwards order starting with the most recent. Heather started High School on Mon. She feels like she already went last year because she played Volleyball on the High School team so she knows alot of upper classman but she likes it and has all really good teachers. Isn't she bueatiful?
Sterling and I and some friends the Knights went on a quick trip to Las Vegas to a convention thing for the trading blanket it was busy and fast but a lot of fun. (Sorry Cassi that we didn't hook up) Here is a pic. of the new bridge going in at hoover dam. Only picI took
Sterling and Buck and some good friends and family went to Texas on a hunting trip Sterling got this Sheep.
One day this last month my cousin invited us all over to her house to swim and visit it was a great time we had a blast. My grand kids loved all the new and different toys got some good ideas for Christmas. It wa fun to be with family we have so much fun when we are together.
Rocky, Joleen, Ryland, Parker, Jamie, Meagan.and Hunter
Ayla, Julie and Lincoln and Butch and Bradens backs. Thank you Cindi and Carol Lu it was a blast.
Sterlings Uncle Henry died and all the cousins pretty much came from every where and we got a group picture. It was an awesome funeral for an awesome man. Well, now we start a whole nether busy couple of weeks so I better post know or I never will. We leave on thursday to go and get Elder Leavitt from Minneapolis and return on Monday can not wait. Then on The 28th Calli and Richard are getting married. (what was I thinking ) oh well it will all come together and be wonderful.
I know it is a little late but what the heck. We celebrated the 4th right here in our backyard and ate and swam and watched fire works it was a lot of fun just relaxing at home.
Butch and Lindsey decided to be human basketballs and kept going through the hoop.
This is Lindsey but she went head first. My grandchildren are the biggest fishes even Hunter who screamed all through ISR now he loves the water and loves to swim and float on his back.
We just returned from Girls Camp at Camp Lo-Mia and it was very fun. We were the cooks assistants and it was a lot of work. We really ate good and I think we all gained a few pounds. It was really nice weather (I froze the whole time) Here is flag ceremony one morning. Calli was the Staff cabin mom. She did great and that is her in the back with the black sweatshirt folding her arms.
Breakfast one morning we had biscuits and gravy. Calli, Kayla,and Cammie.
Heather and her friend Marley.
The goofy cooks but we really had a good time and are glad its over. The theme was Incredigirls finding the Power within. We were the Super Chefs. All the classes and programs were amazing good job Staff and Tacey the Camp director.
Well a lot has happened this month already and it's not over yet but, Heather had her Softball Banquet and received Co- MVP and was very surprised. She hasn't really played organized girls softball before she has played boys baseball(little league) But had an awesome year and really enjoyed the team and coaches.
Heather also received the Outstanding 9Th grade math female. Another surprise .She also was on honor roll and received the Presidential award.(which is honor roll and scored above average on the Aims test. So she has been working hard all year and did a great job.
Sterling got released from the2nd Counselor in the Stake Pres. and put back in as 1st. Counselor.
On a sadder note our really good Friend Joey Mortensen passed away on the 15 th of May and we are really going to miss him. There are not enough words to describe Joey and the lives that he has touched. Some might know him as Trader Joe or Larry, but to my kids he was Uncle Joey and brother to Sterling. He was amazing and our hearts and prayers go out to the family . We love you all.
It's been an emotional couple of days with Mothers Day, Joey's Passing and Sterlings Birthday. I am so thankful for the Gospel and the Atonement in my life. For a very Great family and friends that are so giving and Christ like. I am truly blessed.
Heather's School Volleyball team played in the !st Nike Tournement and after a rough start on Thursday they pulled through on Saturday and Won the Bronze Division. There were teams from Utah, California, Nevada and Washington and alot of really good teams. Way to Go Mt. Lions.
Well Calli got engaged yesterday to Richard Gurr. He invited her to Colorado and asked her there. We don't have any dates yet but will keep you posted. She will return home on thursday so untill then spread the word.