Rachel Wins at St. George Tournament

Last weekend was the Icebreakers Soccer Tournament in St. George.  I took Rachel down along with another player and her mom.  Rachel had 2 games on Saturday and then 1 game on Monday.  I decided to only stay for Saturday and another player who couldn't play on Saturday would go down on Monday to play in that game.  So off we went with 1 days worth of clothes.

Then Rachel's team won both games on Saturday (Rachel scored 2 goals).  Rachel was elated and really wanted to stay for the Monday game because if they won, they would play in the finals on Monday afternoon.  So, we all went shopping for a dress since we didn't bring any church clothes and we went to church on Sunday and then Rachel got to play on Monday,

Rachel's team won 1-0 with Rachel making the goal.  They would move on to the finals!!

The final game ended with a score of 0-0.  Oh my goodness.  They went into sudden death overtime which means the first goal wins.  RACHEL SCORED THE FIRST GOAL AND THEIR TEAM WON!!!!   One of the most exciting games I've watched in a long time.  Below is a pictured of Rachel's very happy face.  I wish I had gotten pictures of her just after the goal.  She was so happy and her whole team ran to her and they were all hugging and cheering.  Quite exciting!  Good Job Rachel.

Disneyland

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We had a great time! We sure missed Josh so I guess we'll have to go again when he gets home.

Baptism in San Jose

David and I made a quick trip to San Jose so David could baptize a long-time friend, Susan.  The baptism was so wonderful.  The Spirit was strong and it was very uplifting.  I wish we could attend baptisms all the time because they are so great.

Here is a picture of David and me with Susan just after her baptism.

And here is a picture of the place that sells the best doughnuts in the whole entire world.  Yes, we brought a dozen back to Utah with us and they were absolutely delicious.  I cannot find any like them anywhere except at this Sputniks Doughnuts on the corner of Almaden Expy and Curtner in San Jose.

We also found time to visit with my sister, Shawna, and her family and also David's sister and mom.

I'm so glad we got to go and be a part of Susan's baptism.  She is a wonderful lady and I'm just so happy for her.

Josh Update

Just talked to Josh and he is actually leaving on Wednesday and will fly to Paris and then on to Malaga.  He said that means there's time for packages.  :-)

POWDER DAY

Yes, I took Adam and Rebecca out of school to go skiing... and it was a great day!!  7 inches of new powder, good weather, and NO people.  We had a great time.  No, I don't have any pictures because I was too busy skiing.  :-)  Adam and Rebecca took us down a lot of black diamond runs and with the deep powder, I am exhausted but happy.  Tanner and Rachel couldn't miss school but I believe they are planning to miss a little bit tomorrow so they can go up and watch Sean White in the Snowboard Finals.   Lots of fun.

Josh is Back at the MTC. What?

I got a call from David's sister, Julie, yesterday.  She lives in San Antonio where Josh has been temporarily reassigned while waiting for his visa to Spain.  She also happens to have a friend (an older couple) who is currently assigned to the San Antonio Mission Office (so she's a spy    haha).  Anyway, this friend called Julie yesterday and told her that Josh got his visa and would be leaving today.  WOW!

After a few more calls with Julie and a call from the mission president this morning, I got the whole story.  Josh actually flew back to Salt Lake today and Julie got permission for her and her family to go see him off at the airport.  THEY ARE SO LUCKY!!!  He will go to the Spain Consulate tomorrow, stay at the MTC for the weekend and then leave for Spain on Monday.  I am so excited for him.  I really thought it would be a little longer but I'm glad that it's all happening quickly.  Hopefully he'll get to call us before he leaves on Monday.

Phineas and Ferb

If you don't know who Phineas and Ferb are then you may not appreciate this post.  It happens to be Adam's favorite cartoon series (mine too... it is so funny).  They have a pet called Perry the Platypus who is a secret spy.   Adam wanted to have his room all orange but we settled for one wall with a Phineas and Ferb theme.  I finally finished the quilt I made him last week and so now his room is all done.  Below are a few pictures that try to capture the feel of the room.  It turned out really fun.