Skype

It seems the past many months the only way to visit with our oldest children was through Skype...

Here we are on Mother's Day "talking" with Elder Ben...

 With Tyler, Kelly and Kalvy in Nebraska, we usually visit on Sunday evenings...

 (This was how they participated on Asa's Blessing Day!)

And with Brad, Cami and Asa in North Carolina for the summer,

this was how we watched Asa grow over his first 4 months...

I do love the benefits of technology, but it sure makes me grateful for the times we can be together in person!

Sweet Kate

I have always loved this picture of my sweet niece Kate!

Then I found this picture of me when I was little... I have decided Kate and I are kindred spirits!

 When Kate and family came to visit this summer Noah showed her that her picture is the screen saver on his phone and that when he shows his friends he tells them she is his "Princess"!  Later that night the doorbell rang with friends of Noah's... Kate responded...
 "I sure hope they haven't come to see his Princess!"  Oh...she makes me smile!

Trek

 A few weeks ago Noah had the opportunity to go on a Pioneer Trek... 3 days, HOT, desert, dirty and dusty, over 25 miles...  Appreciation gained for ancestors, testimony grown, friendships deepened!
Such a great experience!