We went to Cocolalla over the weekend to get a head start on our Spring cleaning. The rain gave us a little bit of a challenge but it's always nice to be up there regardless. Sunday was Grandpa's birthday! We got Krispy Kremes on the way up there Friday night and surprised Grandpa with them Sunday morning. It's hard to keep yummy doughnuts hidden for two days!
It hailed on both days but on Sunday it was a lot! Talia and Eliza wanted to check it out...
The highlight of the weekend for me was I saw my mission president...Elder Bowen! Oh so long ago it seems I was in the mission field...
Presidente and Hermana Bowen with me upon my arrival in Barcelona October 30, 2001
When we drove to the building where we usually attend church when we're at Cocolalla there wasn't a single car in the parking lot. We figured they were having stake conference so we made our way in the pouring rain into Sandpoint. We were a little late and sat on the very last row but when they said they're visiting authority Elder Bowen would speak later I couldn't believe it! When stake conference was over we made our way up to the front of the chapel to say hi. What a joy for me to introduce Darran and the girls to my mission president. It was sweet of Elder Bowen to tell Darran how lucky he was to have married me. I was surprised by the overwhelming love and respect I felt for Elder Bowen the minute I saw him. Since Sunday lots of mission memories have been filling my mind. He and Hermana Bowen are an amazing couple. I'm so glad we just happened to be in the right place at the right time!
Monday night we had dinner and cake at Grandpa and Grandma's...in honor of Grandpa and Aunt Julie's birthdays.
Talia came up with the idea to give Grandpa his favorite cereal...so he could have some at Cocolalla and at home!
Happy Birthday Grandpa and Julie!
