Happiness

  This past week one of my younger kids- Declan- turned 10! I can’t believe it! He is such a fun kid! Happy, smart, willing to try new things (like giant zip lines). He loves Big Nate books, reading, playing video games and riding his scooter around the neighborhood. Oh, and soccer too. He invented a game called Evil Spleen that a lot of the kids play at recess- he is so creative! We’ve applied for a new school for him in the Fall- we’ll see if he gets in. Love you, Declan! You make us so proud!

  Last Friday evening- April 5th, after waiting 10 days, Asher got a text that said his mission call was ready! He texted me from work and let me know. We were all excited! I asked him when he wanted to open it and he said Sunday night with his friends and ward leaders. I said ok! I scheduled a Zoom call for family that lived out of town and we got ready. I can't believe he waited two whole days to open it!  Right before, he got nervous and said "I could be going anywhere!" His friend had asked him where he wanted him to go and he replied "Oh, somewhere random!" He opened his mission call and read "You are called to serve in the Columbum, Ohio Mission." English speaking. Starting Sept. 2, 2024. So excited! Kinda random, so of course, the call was to OHIO! We just laughed about it later- Ohio! Seems so random but perfect for Asher! We are so excited for him to go serve the Lord!