Rick and I are just returning from spending a week in Myrtle Beach with his brothers for the 1st 4 days and then with Kayla, Jeff and boys for 2 days. The weather in Myrtle Beach was rainy, windy and chilly so we didn't get to do much outside but he was able to watch some home videos of his parents of some 20-30 years ago and the boys were able to remember some great times together growing up. It was so fun to hear them talk about their childhood...I invisioned my boys and Sis doing the same things some years from now. I hope you all will get together when you are in your 60's and 70's and talk about the good old days and all the fun things you did as kids. I hope you won't just remember the bad. Everyone has some bad, but I notice that Rick and his brothers mainly just think of the good and what great parents they had. We so enjoyed being with Jeff and Kayla...they have gotten to move into a nice home and they are fixing it up really cute. We did some fun things together and were there to celebrate McCoy's 5th birthday. He thinks that is why Grandma and Grandpa came to town. Well, I am glad he thinks that. We got to meet some of their friends and they really have some neat friends. No worries about lack of friends in SC. Really good people. We got up at 1am Ut time to make all of our flights today so I am feeling ugh right now...It will take time to readjust... I don't know anything about a friend of Connley's passing away...what happened? I am so sorry and hope Connley is ok along with the family. What a tragedy for sure. Can't wait for y'all (Kayla gave me permission to talk southern) to see the fabulous job Angie is doing with Rick's buffalo. It is looking so "out of this world". I cannot believe the talent she has!!!! I am following McKenna's blog weekly. I do need her address though so I can drop her a line. I do better at writing. And I think that is what we are supposed to be doing?? Sis, you cannot be doing the Marathon while we are in Hawaii...I simply cannot surprise you like I did the last time. Then you will be disappointed. Yes, KSL did a great program on Hawaii. Got Rick and I even more excited. Time will go fast. They hired Mike Wood to fill my position. I will spend the next couple of months orienting him and then I am done. 46 years and then I am gone............yiles, scary not to have a job. Love to all and have a great week. Mom

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Hello you non-bloggers:)
I'm trying to keep up two blogs...come on, write:) Had a good weekend...busy with marathon and company, but still good. Every year when its the marathon, I think "I should do it again". Then Monday morning comes, and I realize NAH! Done with that. Hope you all got to see some of General Conference! WOW. I just love it!! So inspiring! Elder Holland is always amazing. President Eyring as well!! Loved it. And I loved hearing from President Monson! Man, they are all incredible. I thought it was interesting that Mom and Rick just got their call to Hawaii and KSL did the between conference spotlight on Hawaii! No coincidence with that!! What a great place to be able to serve!!! SO exciting for you. And speaking of missionaries..I love and miss mine:)) She is doing well. Has committed her first person to baptism. 20 year old girl. She says she loves it there. Check out her blog, we try to keep it updated. It weird to think she has been out close to 2 1/2 months now!! We've gotten more in a routine now with Kam and Hallie, so I have no doubt its going to fly by. Girls are doing well. Same stuff pretty much. My heart hurt for Connley this past week, as she lost a friend of hers to death. I could not stop thinking about that poor poor family. So grateful for the knowledge we have of eternal families!! I can't imagine getting through something like that without that knowledge!! Well, I'm off to run kids here and there. Hope you all are doing well. Hopefully Jeff is feeling better after surgery!And lucky that mom gets to see him this week!! Have fun and love ya all!
SIS