Bambi and Feline

Sister Saville called Ron this morning to report that there was a baby deer in her yard and she didn't see the mother anywhere. When Ron got there he found Sister Saville holding a darling fawn. They found another one and Ron brought them both home. There were huge mowers in the Saville's yard and they think that the mother got scared away, they were also worried that the the babies would get hit by the mowers. Sister Saville called again and had found a third fawn! Ron took them to Ken and Jane's garage until the mowers were finished. So we played with them and tried to feed them. After the mowers were gone Ron took them back to the Saville's yard in hopes that their mother will find them. When he checked later they were gone. Hopefully the family was reunited and they will live happily ever after.

Ron's Friend, Oscar

Random pictures of fun Nauvoo

The Browns came to visit Nauvoo and we were glad they took the time to track us down.


Flowers and cookies from Pres. & Sis. Ludwig for Mother's Day.




When we miss Grandma Kit I make Jane put on this outfit that I found in the mission DI.

This is Oscar.

This sunset was even more amazing in real.

This beautiful pond is tucked away just a few blocks from the temple.

A day out of Nauvoo

A couple of P days ago, my friend, Sister Judy Sandstrom, and I left at 6:00 am and drove to St. Louis, MO. We had a wonderful day. It was strange to be so far from Nauvoo. First we attended a session at the beautiful St. Louis temple. The flowers were gorgeous. We had lunch in a cute little pub, then we walked to the arch and took the tram to the observation area at the top. What a great day! We were home by 6:00 pm so that S/Sandstrom could perform in "Rendezvous in Old Nauvoo" that night.

I love Kindergarten

On Friday afternoons at 2:15 I've started going to Mrs. Haas' kindergarten class to help out. I love it! Last week Miranda colored and cut out a heart for me. Mrs. Haas is an amazing teacher and it's fun to see her in action. Here are pictures of the igloo they made out of milk jugs. This would be so fun. Start saving those jugs! I don't know how many jugs it took or how many sticks of hot glue! The kids have been having reading time in there. I look forward to Friday afternoons.

A new baby???

The most exciting news of last week is that we have a new granddaughter. This is especially "exciting" because we didn't know she was coming. At all... Last Friday evening (April 23) Becky and Shanan called us on Skype. When the picture came on the computer there was Becky in a hospital bed holding a newborn. What!!!!???????!!!!!!! Becky was pregnant!!!????????

It really still hasn't completely registered. We have always wanted our children to be close and a support to each other. We rejoice that they are friends and that they enjoy each other's company and love each others children.....We didn't expect them to gang up on us! Wow! I told them that I wasn't sure whether to be mad or really really impressed that they were able to pull it off. Becky said, "for the record, Jannie was against it" So, Jannie was trying to look out for her mother, but being the good sister she is she kept quiet with the rest of them. I was cheated out months of good worrying! And the anticipation. Becky says that even if we were mad it's still a good story. (We weren't really mad, just boggled) Yes, she's right. It's a good story and we've had some great reactions here as we've told it. Usually the reaction is something like: well, they're obviously your kids, what did you expect.

Welcome little Hailey, we can't wait to meet you! Thankfully, Becky, Shanan and Hailey are coming to visit in about 6 weeks!

We've doubled the Myers in Nauvoo

The most exciting news this week is that Ken and Jane Myers arrived in Nauvoo on Wednesday to begin their mission! We are now officially known as Elder and Sister R. Myers and Elder and Sister K. Myers. It is so fun being here with them!!! I actually got to serve in the Brigham Young home yesterday with Jane for 3 hours. (This is one of the last, or maybe even the last time I will serve in a site). Jane gave her first tour and did a great job. She had a memorable first tour. The guy and girl on her tour were very interesting. The guy (might have been a girl, we weren't sure) said he used to be an athiest but now he's a muslim. As Jane pointed out the bustle oven, the guy (who looked like he is in his early 20's) started telling Jane about how he used to make pizzas in an oven just like that when he did work for the mafia. (!) Here's part of the conversation after that...

Sister Myers: Do you still work for the mafia?

Guy: No

Girl to guy: But you still have their cat.

I don't why that struck me as hilarious but I've been chuckling about it ever since Jane told me about it after her tour. It's probably not at all funny when you just read it. Try it again, "I don't work for the mafia but I still have their cat" That's funny right?

Anyway, hurray for getting to serve a mission with family!!!!! We are so happy they're here!!!!