Book Of Mormon Tour

We had the great opportunity to go on the Book of Mormon tour in Central America. We started off in Mexico City then traveled through Mexico stopping off in several places and then on to Guatemala. After Guatemala we traveld to Honduras for around two days and then went to Guatemala city where we ended our tour. It was a very interested tour. The tour started off a little bumpy due to airplanes being cancelled and everyone going on different planes but ended well, all except for Rob getting sick on the last day. It would take me forever to write down everything that we learned and saw so I will just post a couple of pictures from our tour.

Volunteering at the Dental Clinic

Rob's first time ziplinning.

A very old Guatemalan lady

Ruins

Guatemala City Temple

A very massive fish.

Volcanic Ash

Temple of the Moon and Sun in Mexico City

Rob's favorite picture that he took of a panther.

Summer Time

Well it has been way too long since we last posted. Sorry. Life has been pretty hectic with moving and just everything else.

So the month of June was amazing. We were able to spend a week with Robs family in Colorado. We all pitched in some money and rented a beautiful cabin. It was great to see all of Rob's family. Everyone was there except for Jess, but he had a good excuse. (he is on his mission in Russia!) Each day a couple would make breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For dinner, Rob and I decided to make spaghetti. Well being the new cooks that we are, we really didn't know how much spaghetti to cook for 14 people. Well I think the picture explains it all. Holy spaghetti!!!

It also snowed for three days while we were down there. Can you believe it's June!!!!
Here are some other photos from our trip
Britney, Anthony, Megan, and Finlay
Rob posing like a pharmacist.



Bath tub for two

Jason and Lacey

Emily and Ashley


Mikelle, Anthony and Alex went on a treasure hunt. This is what they found buried under some rocks.

It was great to get together as a family!! We all had such a great time. Hopefully we can do this next year when Jess gets home.

We're still alive

Well neither of us is very good at updating this blog. Britney has apparently decided that it is her duty to change the background from time to time so I guess she must think it is my job to do the writing. Oh well I guess I can't really complain. I started a blog back in the summer and as soon as I broke my arm that went out the window. Maybe i'll update that one while i'm at it. We'll see how into it I get by the end of this.

We had a great Christmas with our families. We spent the whole time up in Boise this year. We were able to spend time with my parents before they left for Soda Springs and then the rest of the time was with the Richardson's. I got an IPOD touch for christmas with the excuse that I needed it for school. It will be useful when I get going this semester and the next two years, but I am having a lot of fun just playing games on the thing. So far I haven't allowed myself to pull it out in class to play. I haven't been too bored yet. Our break was nice and relaxing most of the time, but it was fun.

When we got home there was some great news in the mailbox for Britney. She got her GRE test results back and it turns out that she passed that dang test that she studied so hard for. Now she just has to decide what she wants to do with her pretty little life. She is having a great time teaching preschool to 3 and 4 year olds in the Small Talk speech pre school and also teaching piano. She now has 5 students.

We'll see how the blogging goes in the future. Maybe the next update will be sooner than 2 months.

Pearl and Squirrel are Here

Emily had an emergency Caesarian yesterday and now Pearl and Squirrel are here. Pearl is on the right of the picture and Squirrel is on the left. They haven't named them yet because they came earlier than expected, so I took it upon myself to give them temporary names. If they take too long I may not be able to switch their names in my head so they better hurry. Anyway there the two little girls are. Incase Liz reads this call Emily. She has been trying to get a hold of you.

A little Update

Well it has been a long time since we updated on anything that we have been doing. We have been keeping pretty busy with school and work lately. Britney has a new job teaching preschool in a speech therapy preschool. They have her doing the lesson plans for their school days. She has fun with it and has funny stories from the little kids.

I've started school again and I've been a lot busier this year than last year. We've started our modules and actually we are two weeks from finishing our first one, Pulmonary Renal system. I've learned about asthma, COPD, Emphysema, Kidney disease, and many more things along with all the drugs used in each of the disease states. It's been really intense but nice knowing that I am learning what I need to for my career. It's pretty amazing how all these drugs have been invented to help people. There has been a lot of inspiration involved leading to drug discovery.

We are excited to have Megan and Mica and their kids coming home later this month. Anthony is getting baptized on the 24th. Britney is already decorating our house for her favorite holiday. Halloween. Most people think she is funny and I think she is a little bit crazy. At least it is fun at our house in october. You never know what will greet you at our house. We'll have to post some pictures of the haunted apartment when we get them.

Home Alone

Well Britney has been gone for over a week now. She gets back Tuesday night. I'm excited to have her back again. It has been pretty quiet around here so far. She is doing a great thing and I appreciate the service that she is rendering in Ecuador. I wish I could have gone along as a translator. Maybe the next time.

While I've been home alone I have worked ate and slept. I have also read an entire novel series called the Great and Terrible by Chris Stewart. It is an awesome series about the last days from the perspective of an LDS author. It has a great story line and the ability to open your eyes to what the the world is capable of doing in the last days. He knows his stuff and it will keep your attention from page one to the last page in the series. I would recommend it to anyone who likes to read.

I also went to the temple one night on my own. Since I have been married I haven't been to the temple alone. It was a good experience but not the same as having someone you care about and love with you. The same day I went and got my birthday meal at Red Robin. Britney signed me up and they gave me a coupon for a free meal. It was wierd sitting alone but I loved it when the waitor said you don't have a bill so feel free to leave when you want.

Anyway I've had enough alone time and I am ready for some company here in Pocatello again.

Ecuador

So tomorrow I am boarding a plane and leaving for Ecuador with my mom and cousin. We are going to go work in the orphanages!!