Gone but not forgotten...

One of the best aspects about serving up to BYU-I is the many friends we made. Each semester many moved away from Rexburg, but our friendship never ended. They are eternal. We have made trips to Utah, California, Texas and even Boise just to check on them. This week some former 67th Warders Jared and Cait (he was in the bishopric) were visiting parents in Boise. We couldn't resist after all we had yet to meet their newest little one. We had a wonderful time. It was so nice to visit with them.

Bishop, Jace, Sister Beazer, Cait, Cole

Almost got the bishop to smile for this one.

Jared and Cole

We also visited with the Brysons. We took a group picture but not with our camera so you will have to wait until they email it to us so it can be posted.

Don't be surprised it sometime you get a phone call with a pending visit from us.

Just like old times

Tonight there was a baby shower for Lise and I was invited. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to hang with some of the sisters from the ward. Of course, the camera came with me. I was only able to take a few pictures before the power went out all over Rexburg. Jenna and Abbie
Katie and Rachel

Audra, Allie(trying to look nonchalant), and Krista

Lise, the star of the night

FYI: Lise's mother and I were roommates a few many years ago up at Ricks College. Small world.

The Bishop was so excited to see the pictures, he could hardly wait for me to down load them. We so miss everyone. There is something special about serving up to BYU-I. We feel so blessed to have had this privilege.

Now to go through withdrawal symptoms again.

'We'll have a blue Christmas without you"

We got adventurous this year, and used all LED lights on the tree. Let's just say it's BLUE.
It makes a statement for sure. We are the talk of the neighborhood. Next year we will tone it down with some white mixed in. It's blue for sure but I love it, (except for needing to wear shades to protect the eyes when in the room).

This weekend our son had drill (Air Force Reserves). We didn't want him to drive down and back by himself and since we are without callings still, we tagged along. Some of the things we did were to attend the Primary Children's Festival of Trees, participate in a session at the Draper temple, hangout with computer geeks (not on the agenda, last minute pick up of a computer for someone, an adventure in itself), attend the Mormon Tabernacle Choir 'Spoken Word' broadcast and enjoy the lights on temple square.

Believe it or not we actually posed for a picture. It was bitter cold, but we toughed it out Idaho style, lots of layers.

We will miss sharing the Christmas season with our BYU-I 67th friends and hope it is a wonderful one for each of you.

Have a MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS!