Elder Neil Anderson, the newest of the Twelve Apostles, same to town this past weekend. Since it's a chance of a lifetime to meet and speak with an Apostle, The Stake Officers and their families were invited to a light dinner between sessions on Saturday. Since I was feeling sick and I didn't think Elder Anderson needed to watch an energetic three year old dive off the table, Livi and Becca went to meet him. He talked with them about his own grandchildren, who live in Baltimore, and that they would have to keep them awake while he was speaking in Stake Conference. Rhett said his approach is very kind, and very laid back. When asked the question about what it is like to meet with the Brethren and be with them, he became very emotional and told of his love for them, and how some of the older Apostles were in their positions when he was growing up. He said sometimes he thinks they are going to turn to him and ask him to leave! Anyway, Becca was very shy and wasn't able to answer his questions, but Livi was a little more ready to speak. I wish I was able to meet him too!
Garrett was "asked" to do his part to help with the deck, and he wasn't in the best mood that day, but he helped. We stained the deck a pretty color called "weathered barn" - a pricey way to make the deck look old and weathered. We also power washed the house because we were the target of an egging. The house looks so much better now! Just in case we have to move, we are getting these projects check off one at a time, and if we don't have to move, all the better!
First day of school for Livi - our camera is a little blurry
Becca in her new digs and backpack.
Last lemonade stand of the season, Becca loves to make money!
