I'll Miss You!

The end of a semester is always a bitter-sweet time of life. Finals will finally be completed; however, friends will also be left. One of the many great blessings about BYU-Idaho is that the friends made are friends that will always be remembered. This is Michelle (left) and Talise (Right). I work with both of them. These girls are so wonderful! I'm going to miss you!

Everyone has someone that is A LOT more knowledgeable about the work area than you are. Talise was the someone. She saved my life! Whenever I had a question--which was often--where did I go? Talise. So many thanks to Talise for not getting too extremely irritated with all of the questions that were thrown her way. Or should say thanks for not expressing your irritation!

Disclaimer 1: I'm not too fond of either of these pictures. Just so ya know...

This is Jodi. She's my visiting teaching companion as well as my friend. She is so wonderful. She has taught me what visiting teaching is all about. I have been so blessed to know her.




Disclaimer 2: See above for previous disclaimer...



These adorable little kids belong to Jodi. What a lucky mom! Aren't they just so cute!? Gracie (Right) is two years old--almost three, and Sander (left) is one. I just can not get enough of them. I hadn't spent much time with them until today. It was love at first sight. I can't wait until Makay and I come back from Virgina so I can play with them again.

I am always thinking about when the time will come to have little babies of my own. However, the thought of my never-ending school usually blocks out that thought pretty quickly. The thought of carrying and raising a child of my Father in Heaven has always amazed me. What trust He has! What a privilege and honor that will be when my time comes. Until then, I'll enjoy all the little babies around me!

Russian Class!

This is Brother Kumferman! He's my Russian teacher! He was teaching today how to speak about marriages, engagements, and divorces. As you can see, he brought some friends--Leyana and Sasha. I know what many of you are thinking (even though all of you know me already), why is she taking Russian? Well, Makay served in Rostov, Russia. So, naturally, I'm taking Russian. I'll tell you what though, the language definitely is not coming natural. Props to those who can speak foreign languages. I admire you!

Happy Day

What once was lost now is found! I lost my purse a couple weeks ago on campus, and now it has been found. Happy day. I didn't realize that I had my whole life in there. I had my car keys, glasses, wallet, and gum in there. So, for a little while I was stuck on campus, I couldn't see anything, I was hungry, but couldn't buy dinner, and I had bad breath. Needless to say, I'm grateful my purse has returned.
PS- sorry it looks so cluttery in there!

Revived

It's alive! This poor plant had been neglected. Unfortunate, I know. I felt bad for the little guy, so I started watering him every day. Now look--he lives! I know this sounds funny, but everytime I look at this plant I receive an odd sense of fulfillment. It's nice. So, if needed, feel free to contact me if you have any planting needs.

Old to New: Woo-Hoo!!

We finally go a new stove! Woo-hoo! The old one was just at the end of its ropes...or should I say burners? The handles were coming off so my brother-in-law, Brantley, bought some new ones. However, the new ones wouldn't stay on either! The heating sources were very temperamental...or should I say temperature-mental.
Then this new one came along! Makay installed it last night all by himself. He was so proud of himself--as he should be.
Next installation adventure: the water heater. We have to run our shower for 15 minutes before the water starts warming up, but hey, I'm just grateful we have running water!