General Relief Society Broadcast dinner

It was time for the annual Relief Society Broadcast. In past years the Stake has had a buffet dinner for the women. Usually it has been on campus but this year we were able to enjoy it in our own building. It was so nice. We were able to set up table with table cloths for 360 sisters and keep everyone in the same room. Dinner went off like clock work. The only dilemma was the fact that we were unable to get a satellite feed. One sister even offered to hook up to her wireless Internet but again we couldn't get a connection. This meant everyone either had to watch it at home or go up to the Hart building on campus. Rebecca and another stake member
Carol and another stake member
Audra
All 36 tables fit perfectly

The sisters enjoying dinner.

As leaders we went up to the Hart. It was wonderful to be amidst so many sisters all focused on what our General RS Presidency had to say. When they sang the intermission hymn it was incredible. I had to just stop and listen and enjoy.

As a Stake RS Presidency we appreciate every one that came and dined with us and were so good about the fact we couldn't get a broadcast feed. (They are hoping to have the problem solved for this coming weekends Priesthood feed).

Dedication Dinner

The largest Stake Center in the church can be found in Rexburg Idaho. It was dedicated on Sunday September 14 by Elder Chambers. We feel so lucky have been apart of this event. As part of this event the ward had a dedication dinner, held in the club house.

It was a pasta bar, with marinara and alfredo sauces. Waiting in line to be served. The rest of the meal the ward members brought salads and desserts.

The line ran around the room, into the video room and back. enjoying dinner
The Davis family

Chugg's discussing dinner
The Jorgensens

TwitchellsPoultons
Babayans and Adams
Jasmine and Jared

Waiting their turn
Is it our turn yet?
Jacksons Larsons
Davilyn, Jermiah, and Maelena supervising Coral Lee

Seagraves

Our activities committee deserve a big thanks for the hard work, especially those who worked in the kitchen under less than desirable conditions.

(heat and pregnancy are not the greatest combinations)

Who is he really?

There is a secret side to the bishop that he doesn't share with many people. You just have to catch him in a weak moment as someone did this last week. In 1939 his grandfather and brother built a train. Not one of those cute model trains that many little boys have, but the kind you ride at an amusement park. Over the years they expanded it, retrieving track from some of the mines around Idaho, until it was 1/3 of mile long, 2 engines, 3 cars and a caboose. The Beazer Short Line departs from the station, taking you past the forest, follows the ditch, then over the bridge, around the horse pasture, back over the bridge, past the repair shed, though the tunnel (aka his shop), past the garden before ending back at the station. People of all ages, colors, sizes and nationalities have been taken for rides. The sound of the engine cranking up brings all kinds of people out of the woodwork, usually neighbors. Today it was a group of lively Achievement day girls. Wow, were they lively. The weather was perfect which made it nice. It will soon be time to put it away for the winter. Since his father died 5 years ago the bishop has been the head engineer. I am just a member of the section crew, and the official gate tender. (sometimes the horses like to wander) Despite the time and work involved it's something we enjoy.

Visiting Teaching Jamboree

Just a few pictures from an excellent Visiting Teaching Jamboree. It started with introductions and a spiritual thought. Then we had some fun as we had to guess who was telling the truth.

Who was picked up for trying to sneak across the boarder,

Who played violin for 9 years and in 4 orchestras,

Who interned on summer as Winnie the Pooh

and more.

Thanks Rachel and Randy for a great job.

TWO years memories

Two years ago this last week we bagan this adventure. It has been the best two years so far of our lives. We feel so privileged to have been able to serve in the BYU-I 67th Ward. Some of the most incredible people have lived in Stonebrook and we have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know them. We are so blessed to know each and everyone and feel we are better because of it. They have taught us so much. I wish there was enough room to include pictures of everyone, but that would take pages and pages and you may get bored with our memories. So if you don't find yourselves in here it isn't because we didn't care, it's just a space issue. Jonathan and Deja on HALLOWEEN.
Gordon and Kristen at the bowling party Steven enjoying pizza after moving day
Julie and Lisa
Brother and Sister Broulim

One of several temple prep classes. We love doing temple prep, it gives us a chance to really get to know some of you.
Spence and Amber at the Summer Luau Diana and Logan
Jeremy and Brooke
Russ and Emily Jones

Ryan and Aly
Jeremy helping at the quilting bee
Brother Wilding (high counselor) and Bishop
Todd and Bishop
Ben, Zach, Bishop, Spence
Thank you for letting us be a part of your lives.