Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Cousin's Rock!

We had a trip to North Carolina to see Sara, Jaron and the kids.  They were busy working on their Hallowe'en costumes.  The kids are lucky enough that their Mom is pretty handy with Goodwill items and her sewing machine for some amazing costumes.
Art Beavers in North Carolina

Peter is working on his driver's license preparation and so is Ruth. Peter was a hit at a stake dance with his Dr. Who costume.  He got a prize!  I think it was something about Best Nerd costume!
Obi Wan at work!

Peter Who?


Lucy's soccer team placed 2nd in their tournament.  We saw four soccer games on the Saturday we were there.

Lou has earned another significant honor as a Freshman.  He earned the highest score of all Freshman and Sophomores in physics and math.  This includes a permanent framed certificate on the wall of the school.

Noah did a wonderful job as Mr. Banks in his school's production of Mary Poppins!
Did you know that he is also on the seminary council?  He keeps veeerrry busy.

Mr. Banks surrounded by his fans...name two

Golden is doing deconstruction at his house.  He is taking out the wall between the kitchen and the family room.  And then what...?

Bright goest to the MTC in one week!  She has given her talk and bought all her missionary clothes and is ready to go.

Mary was very happy with a visit from her parents in New York City.  Her siblings were all seen sporting NYU paraphernalia lately.

Gwen and Mary in front of the Metropolitan Museum of Art 


Julia also had a visit from her parents and Ruth during her school break.  Which would you like to visit?  NYC or Hawaii or North Carolina?  I think we need to do them all.

Clara, Lou, Anna Belle, Henry, Seth and Jane all put on their Hallowe'en costumes at our house this year. Jane went to a party and everyone else went out trick or treating.  The best fun was organizing and trading candy at the end of the evening.

What a mean looking bunch - except for maybe the deer!

Blank Eyes in this ghoul!


Grandpa and I got to see the inside of the Provo City Center Temple (PCCT) last week.  There is no furniture yet, but everything is really beautiful with dark woods and hand designed carpeting and marble in many places. The baptismal font is oval shaped and there are 2 sets of stairs into the font, one on either end of the oval. We loved the stained glass windows and other art glass throughout. Our favorite was the murals that have all been hand painted.  We can't wait for you to see them.

We were invited to hang some crystals on the central chandelier in the Celestial room.  We used white gloves.  I wanted to hang a crystal for each of my children and grandchildren.  But I thought of each of your while we were doing it!
Recent news articles about the PCCT