Sean Chen Chen Visits

Chen Chen came to visit us on Sunday and Monday.

His parents speak no English but are so very nice.

They both loved our home and his Dad especially loved the views we enjoy.

Chen Chen invited Bethany to our Sunday dinner.

She is studying at Woods Cross High School.

Her mother asked Sean to check on her. 

Sean's mother truly enjoyed shopping at City Creek Center.

She bought a lovely necklace at Tiffany's among other things.

It was especially nice to be able to take Chen Chen's parents to Temple Square.

Dai & Andora Hole Came

We were thrilled to have Dai and Andora stay with us.  They came late Saturday night and we had a great time talking to them about what they have been doing and about what they will be doing in Wales.  Dai has a second interview when he goes back to Wales for a job in scientific, medical research and Andora will be teaching languages in a secondary school.  They now live in Chepstow, a marvelous small town.  They love it.  They are terrific.  

Sunday morning we went to the Conference Center to hear the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's broadcast of Music and the Spoken word.  It was so nice.  Dai chose the second row and they were thrilled to be there.  Andora was especially happy about this.  

Afterwards we went to Memory Grove and enjoyed walking around and enjoying the beautiful day.  

We came home and had a meal of Chili Verde Chicken; steamed red potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower and carrots; rolls; Caesar's salad; and Chocolate Layered Delight for dessert.  They especially liked the chicken and the dessert.  They had several helpings of the dessert.  Made me so happy. 

It was good to come home and have some down time.  

We were able to go to Salt Lake and meet our daughter, Chantel, and her family as they were bringing Mason up to start at the University of Utah again.  He will live with his brother, Chase.  

We hated to see Dai and Andora go Monday morning.  But they are on to Lava Hot Springs then to Jackson Hole and Yellowstone and on to Canada to Glen's home.  Glen is Dai's brother.  

Nathan and Janine East Visit

We were so excited to see Nathan and Janine East.  We arranged to meet them at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building and treated them to lunch at the Garden Restaurant there.  They are truly lovely.

Sue Winters Visits

Welcome to our home, Sue.

It was delightful to have Sue Winters visit us yesterday, October 12th, and to have her attend Church with us.  She looked sensational and she is easy to talk with. I was especially pleased that she bore her testimony in our fast and testimony meeting.  It is strong and you could feel the spirit ratifying all she said. She has a marvelous knowledge and understanding of the scriptures, partly because she has taught seminary for 12 years.  She and Colin are converts and have raised a strong family of very capable people. Sue has been in America for a month as she came on a Church history tour and has enjoyed it immensely.

Ben LeFevre and Helen Wilson

I don't know whether anything will come of this, but Ben and Helen have been dating for quite some time.  To me they are the perfect couple.  Helen has been studying in France.

Simon, Hannah and Jodi Hayes

Luc and Rachel Rasmussen; Simon, Hannah and Jodi Hayes; Janine and Nathan East at Hannah's blessing day.

Cathy Warburton Enters the MTC

1 October 2012

Wayne, Cathy, Claudine

It is an interesting experience to take someone to Temple Square who has heard about it all their life, but has never been there.  It was a privilege to show Cathy around and experience her wonder at it all.

Milestones of Some We Love

SUMMER 2012

Paul Pratt received his degree. Rhiannon, Dan, and their new baby.

Don't you just love the grandeur of these old buildings.

Terry Ann Woodward and Jessica Witts graduated.

Jess Witts becomes Sister Pearce

Simon Hayes and Jodi Drew got married and had a baby girl, they named her Hannah.

Melissa Dearden becomes Sister Webb

Sister Ann & President Andrew Dearden

Sean Chen Chen Came From China

We were so excited to see Chen Chen when he came to Salt Lake on March 13, 2013. while on his visit to the United States. He had been in San Francisco, then came here and was on his way to Moab then on to Arizona with the two young women who were acting as tour guides.

We took him to lunch at the Garden Restaurant in the Joseph Smith Memorial Building so he could overlook the Salt Lake Temple. It was so good to talk with him and learn that he is still active in the Church in Shanghai and is doing well in his job. His English is really good but fun as he has learned British English. He is an amazing young man. He is fun and so easy to talk to.  It was as if we hadn't been apart for three years.   

 Chen Chen was excited to see the temple and to tour Temple Square.  It was such a joy to see him.

James Snookes and Fiancee Visit

We were so excited that James would bring his fiancee to meet us.  Ashley is beautiful, intelligent and delightful.  They met in Swansea. She came from Lewiston, Idaho to study at Swansea University  to get her Master's Degree.  They are wonderful together.  I had tickets to General Conference that they used and they loved being able to go to the Conference Center.

This is the photo for their wedding invitation.

The date is May 5, 2012, in the Columbia River Temple.

Then a reception in Lewiston and then in Swansea.

They move to Japan right after that.

I love the "can do" attitude of young people.

So Happy to Have Luc, Rachel, Ange, Beth and Richard Here

Elder Clark Gets Married - Nancy Hole Visits

Definitely one of our favorite elders, Cody Clark, invited us to his marriage and sealing to Emily in the Idaho Falls Temple and to the luncheon afterward in Menan on July 7th. I have seldom seen a couple who looked so radiantly happy as they entered the sealing room. It was a sacred privilege to be there.

The next day, on the 8th, we had a delightful time with Nancy Hole and her mother at the Olive Garden in downtown Salt Lake. It was so fun to catch up on all the news of the YSA in Cardiff.

Dearden's Come for the 4th of July 2011

It was a special treat to have President Andrew, Ann, Melissa and Lois with us in meetings on Sunday the 3rd of July 2011. President Dearden and Melissa bore their testimonies of the atonement in the Gospel Doctrine class I was substitute teaching. It was an incredible experience. Ann bore her testimony in Sacrament Meeting where we were singing patriotic hymns because of the 4th of July weekend. She started by saying in her delightful Welsh accent, "I'm glad it is not 1776 or I might be shot." She is delightful. Lois and Melissa helped me prepare dinner. 

President Richard and Amy Moffit had a gathering at their home for the Deardens on the 6th of July. We loved greeting them and the missionaries who knew the Deardens. Of course, I love Alex Bearnson and he has a beautiful wife and a very handsome little son.  

I absolutely love Amy Moffit. She is my kind of person.

It is always fun to see Sisters Cami Russell and Calli Stillman, here with Melissa. Cami and Calli have come to see us at our home and they are delightful. In addition, Elder Sessions and of course, Elder Gerber have been to our home. It is fun to see the missionaries and catch up on what they are doing.

A special surprise was to see Elder Aaron Wark visiting from Scotland.

I love him and his accent.

Blair McGarvey Spence was also there. Aaron and Blair grew up in the same ward in Scotland. It was a small ward and very few missionaries went out from there, but how lucky for us, they were both called to the England Birmingham Mission at the same time. Great people, full of joy!