Happiness

    Ethan and Jonah turned 22 last month! They are doing so well! Both are studying at BYU- Jonah in cyber security and Ethan in Human Resources. Ethan is currently in Texas working as an FSY- For the Strength of Youth, a Church youth program- for the Summer. Jonah has an internship for a tax company and also does research for a professor in the cyber security department.  Jonah is getting married to Taylen  in two and a half months and we’re super excited for him! He’s our first to get married and we love Taylen! She will be a great addition to our family. Life is good. And oh, so sweet! We love you, boys! 

I haven’t blogged in here for awhile. But, now I’m back! Hopefully you are all still with me.  Life has been busy! I’ll just briefly hit the highlights and then move on from there! Elizabeth turned 23! Hooray! Ethan came home from selling pest control and started working at In n Out. He and Jonah left together for BYU Provo in August and are rooming together. They are having the best time! We sure miss them though.  Asher had three areas and four new companions and hit his one year mark in September! He’s doing awesome! School started and with is Declan started 6th grade and Rosie started Kindergarten half day in a Montessori program. They both love school and say those exact words “I love school!” What a blessing to have found a great fit for these kiddos. Josh continues to work and take a few classes each semester for his PhD program in Complex Adaptive Systems. He absolutely loves school too! I have been staying home- cleaning the house, exercising, resting and reading. It’...

  These pictures are on backwards, but Ethan came home last Thursday! There was a car accident on the way and we barely made it in time, but through a tiny miracle we got there just a few minutes before Ethan walked through the gate! It was so very good to see him! He came home with three of his very good friends from the mission and has been hanging out with them before he starts school at ASU next Thursday. Oh, he's also working at a job gathering petitions as well. Welcome home, Ethan, we love you! Also, Rosie was just fine seeing him- a bit shy but just happy!

  Ethan and Jonah- Elder and Elder Abbott- are doing so well on their missions! Ethan is currently serving on the Campus of BYU Idaho in Rexburg, ID serving 64 wards (student and family wards). He absolutely loves it! He loves being around people his own age, they teach a lot and those he teaches often want to get baptized because of the example of their friends. He’s become great friends with his companions- Elder West and apartment mates Elder Conway and others. He’s been Zone leader for a while and his energy and enthusiasm helps encourage the other missionaries.  Jonah is loving his area right now. He is in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He trained his last companion in Queens. He’s now loving seeing the Horizon and being District leader is a busy job! He works hard and finds joy in the work! We are so very proud of them! They work so hard and are increasing in their testimony through service, sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and loving others. We love you tons and tons Elder ...