Wednesday, July 27, 2011

work hard, PLAY hard!

I guess Jordan does all the working, but we both get to reap the benefits of the playing hard part. Over the 4th of July we went to Houston for the Tingey family reunion. While we were there we decided to postpone our fathers day gift and give it during the reunion. My dad is the best dad! He has an overwhelming desire to do good and has the ability to find humor in everyday life. Exercise is important to him and so we decided to put on a family 5k to with everyone participating (including grandkids) to show how important it is to us as well. It was a success except for the shirt I made for my dad.
What a blast it was! While in Houston we headed to the beach, which was amazing! The water was warm and it was fun to body surf.What's better after a hot day in the sun than some ice cream... even if half of it doesn't end up in your mouth. (It makes me hungry for ice cream right now). We can't wait for more family outings during the summer!

work hard, PLAY hard!

I guess Jordan does all the working, but we both get to reap the benefits of the playing hard part.

Thursday, July 14, 2011

I Hope They Call Me on a Mission

We love Texas, but the thing that we probably love the most is our calling as ward missionaries. We were able to attend and be a part of a convert baptism. What an amazing experience.! I can't remember the last time I attended a baptism and I don't quite have the words to describe it, but pure happiness. The young girl's name is Sapphire. We had met the family a couple of times and gave them a ride to church and later when the missionaries asked who she would like to baptize her she said "the man that gave me a ride to church" (and that would be Jordan). I also had the opportunity to talk about the Holy Ghost. All in all, it was such an incredible experience. It is so neat to work with Elder Wutkee and Elder Burt and to see how the gospel truly changes your life.