Thursday, March 04, 2010

Chile Earthquake


*NOTE* Pictures were taken from a while ago.

Many have asked how my brother, Max is doing since the earthquake in Chile. Thank you for your prayers and concern. Here's an email he sent on Monday:

Sorry I dont have to much time to write you guys today but everything is going well. Im not dead and everything here in La Serena in fine. There wasnt any damage up here. La Serena is far enough north that the earthquake didnt do anying thing. It did wake us up at about 3 in the morning and it was moving the house a bit. But there is more damage in Viña del Mar y Valparaíso but not to much there. But I guess in the south it has caused a lot of damage. I have seen some pictures but all the misioneries in Chile are Ok. Lots of things happen can happen on the mission. We had a really good week and we found a lot of new people. We have 5 investigators that are getting ready to get baptized in March. Three of them are a Family named Juan, Macarena y Kevin. Also they have a 4 yearold son named bastian. There progressing really well and they really liked going to church. Juan didnt like Elders to much but he will get used to it . Veronica and Cristian didnt come to churh this week but there still doing well and they should be getting baptized the 13th of March. But a lot more people came to church sunday. Thats what happens when there are problems. People remember God. Well I hope everything is going well for all of you. Love Elder Bastian

We are so grateful for the watchful care the Lord has over his missionaries. How wonderful it is that no matter what happens, the Lords work continues to go forth!

Monday, February 22, 2010

Flour and Sleeping In...

What happens when a parent tries to sleep in:



Sunday, February 14, 2010

Jesus Wants Me For A Sunbeam!


Mckenzie is a Sunbeam in primary (age 3-4 in church). She loves it. She has great teachers and she thinks singing time is awesome! She was assigned to read the scripture (John 3:16) and say the opening prayer. She did a great job... well, great for a 3 year old :) It's fun to watch Mckenzie learn the gospel and see her testimony grow! I love when she says things like, "I want to live in Heaven just like Jesus" or "Jesus died for me" or "Jesus loves me".

Friday, February 05, 2010

Photography Class

I LOVE taking pictures and I'm tired of my camera being on auto or using a point and shoot camera. I want to take pictures where I have control to be creative (however, I'm NOT a creative person in any way). The lady that took our family pictures last year mentioned the online classes that she had taken. I have heard nothing, but great things about these classes and for Christmas, Dan gave me the first course. It started a few weeks ago and I love it! It does however make me have sudden urges to buy multiple expensive lenses! Anyway, to track each weeks lesson, I thought I'd create a blog. So, if you're ever bored feel free to check it out! It's www.photographywithjessica.blogspot.com. Kind of lame site address, I know. If you check it out, remember that I'm a COMPLETE beginner (especially those friends and family of mine that are professional photographers or even those of you who know a thing or to about photography).

Tuesday, February 02, 2010

School Picture


Is this what Abby's future school pictures are going to look like?