Guys night out

Some of the guys got together for a fun night with just the guys before George left. The original plan was for dinner on Friday night, paintball on Saturday morning, then lunch. Due to subzero temperatures they switched paintball for a shooting range. I think a good time was had by all, they even got to play a few games of pool.

Gotta have proof of your shoot ability I guess. Daniel proudly put his on his wall in his room.

Wow...kinda scary...I don't think I've ever seen George with a gun.

George and Jeff

John ... not quite sure what he is looking at. I don't get to know many details...just see pictures, and make the rest up. :-)

Update on G

As you can imagine, I have talked to George numerous times since he left. I think just today we have called back and forth at least 5 times. Although he is without his own transportation, he was able to make it to church today. Through e-mail my parents were able to locate a church near him and George contacted the pastor, Elder Joe Holder. The pastor then put him in touch with a couple that live near his hotel who offered to pick him up. The church was about 40 miles away in Bellflower. He said he enjoyed the services and will Lord willing go back next weekend when Elder Tommy Sarber, from Indiana, will also be there on business.

He has had many other adventures thus far as well. He said it is beautiful weather, wonderful sunsets, and lots to see. Saturday he went to the beach and to Hollywood. He even got to hold an Oscar!! All in all he is having a good time. Unfortunately, he doesn't have internet access at the hotel, so he'll have to write about it when he gets back...after the wedding of course. 13 days and counting!

Revealing the "bride's" face...

Our fun loving pastor!!

Pleasant Grove Wedding Shower

Last Saturday our dear friends at Pleasant Grove threw a beautiful shower. The tables were set with lace cloths, with a little blue shining through with yellow plates and napkins. It was beautiful. Sister Earlene Wagner made two delicious cakes as well.

My mouth is watering just looking at it!

Who is this beautiful bride? Perhaps I will reveal the face in a later post.

Again, we were blessed abundantly with many gifts. There are two I would like to comment on though...One was a handmade quilt made by two of the sisters in the church, Heather and Sierra Coleman. It was gorgeous! It is embroidered with our name and wedding date as well. The other was a cake decorating set with all types of flavorings and colorings for icing. Along with the gift was an invitation from Sister Earlene for a cake decorating lesson. It will probably have to wait until summer, but I'm anxious to try making a cake.

Brother Amil and Brother Eldon, both deacons at Pleasant Grove. Not shocking that they are not only Brothers in Christ but earthly brothers as well. Pretty obvious resemblance.

It was several hours filled with fellowship and love. We had a wonderful time, and thank those at Pleasant Grove for their thoughtfulness and support.

1644.67 Miles away...

George left this morning for his training in California. Lord willing he will return on March 2nd, the day before the wedding. I would be fibbing if I said this morning wasn't tough for both of us. We greatly desire your prayers as we got through the last stretch right before the wedding and as we are so far apart.

I've been able to speak to him a few times. He has arrived at the hotel, and was very hungry and trying to find a place to eat. Four employees share a car during the training trip, and they can't pick them up until tomorrow so he had to find a place to eat that he could get to on foot. Last we talked he was heading over to a mall across the street, which hopefully has a McDonalds.

I hope to do another post later tonight...but I just wanted to thank everyone for the thoughts and prayers over the last few weeks. We really appreciate them.