P Day! Taking a break--no grandkids so we went together to see "Ice Age...." and "Brave". Norma Warr, Jan Johnson, Susan Cottrell and I

 

WHAT? Is this Baker, or Las Vegas? No--it's Nauvoo on July 23, 2012

 

Just how dry is it? Check out the dead grass and corn. We water the zinnias in front of our window so they remain healthy and beautiful.

 

 

 

Rachel celebrates her 17th Birthday by jumping out of an airplane!

 

Laura and boys at Lake Tahoe

 

"June is Bustin' Out All Over" Someone DID get a photo of me leading the choir at our talent night. It was a fun song with new words about the weight gain on this mission.

 

PAGEANT--"Let Nauvoo in her Beauty Rise" July 10-Aug. 4 Begins with a parade of bagpipes and flags. We had a beautiful Mississippi sunset. Some of the "lively" actors--volunteer families join the core cast. Joseph and Emma Smith with Brigham to the right.Spectacular sound, lighting and staging make this a must see.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Booties Anyone? There's always a missionary with a new grandbaby so I have requests!

 

Family summer activites-Sarah and Matt spend the month of June in Hawaii--the Daines boys (Pete and Charlie) enjoying some summer fun

 

 

 

4th of July picnic--eating again with the temple missionaries

 

 

 

 

I do know how to spell--Anniversay and Commemoration--sorry. The Nauvoo Suites pool is my new exercise spot--early in the morning on our PM shift days. Here's Jerry Meier driving the wagon along the "flats"and Pam giving a tour at the Boot Shop. Their mission is half over!

 

 

 

 

Joseph Smith Martyrdom Commeration June 27, 2012. The sister missionaries began with "Oh How Lovely Was the Morning" followed by the Young Performing MIssionaries singing "No Ordinary Brothers". Presiden Jenson of the Temple Presidency spoke and we ended with "Praise to the Man". Short program--very HOT outside--but a fitting memorial.

 

 

 

 

Missionary Talent Night/Dinner June 25, 2012 I asked someone else to take the picture and this is what I got--I'm behind the balloons! Highlights of the show were Bro. Killian singing his "Wally World" song--the Olympic Synchronized swimming skit and a wonderful potluck dinner. We are having way too much fun!

 

 

 

 

Perfect Grass! (for Brian''s enjoyment) We see this beautiful sight every day we walk from the parking lot to the temple.Next comes the gorgeous summer planting around the temple. The last picture is of the Relief Society Womens' Garden--so peaceful--we have a master gardner on the premises!