A Spring 2014 update on us all

The past few months have zipped by SO fast.  Many things have happened since I last posted on here.  Bethany is on the down spiral of her mission.  Crazy to think, but she has less than 7 months to go!  Last year at this time, she was still attending LDS Business in Salt Lake and awaiting to enter the MTC on April 24th.  I can't get over how quickly her mission time has gone.  She has been fortunate to only have waited 1 transfer for her visa to Brasil. 
Many, many missionaries are still awaiting stateside for their visas to come and some have been given the option to stay in the areas they have been reassigned to.  Especially Sister Missionaries in that their mission is shorter than Elders.  Anyways, with that said, Bethany will be home in mid October.  Crazy! 


Robbie and Tessa are doing well and adjusting to life as parents.  Their little Duke is 3 and half months old already!  He is sure a sweetie pie.  I watched him for them on Friday so they could pack up their stuff and move once again.  Their townhome they had been living in was being sold, so they moved in with Tessa's folks until they can find a place to buy.  That is their hope.  They are hoping that happens within the next few months.


Becky and Jeff are expecting their 2nd little boy in June.  They chose a name for him and now are working on a middle name.  If he is anything like his big brother, he will be a cutie pie too.  Ryan is 3 and 1/2 and has changed so much just since we saw him  last.  I love being able to do Face Time with him with my I PAD.  That is one facet of technology that is wonderful.  Especially when you have family SO far away. 

Sean is still plugging away at the Y and working at the MTC.  He has a little over a year left at school.  The time for him has gone fast too.  I tease him every now and then to see if he's found  someone "special" to date and the answer is always "no".  I figure he'll meet her when the time is right.  He's doing well.

Bryan has LOVED his junior year of HS.  I can't believe he's nearly done with school.   It just seems like yesterday we had him in Pre School and then talked about kindergarten and what would be best for him with his autism.  The years truly have flown.


Wes and I purchased our home just over 20 years ago.  We are having some work on the external part of the house done.  New siding, painting, a new roof and a porch/cover area that will cover the back patio area.  I'm SO excited for it to get done. 

We have had gobs of rain the last several days with rain being expected for most of this week.  I would love to see the paint go on, if only we can get a patch of dry days, that would be great!  The same with the roof, we'll need some dry days to help get that finished as well. 


I am heading to Salt Lake on Thursday for a few short days.  I'll be there for Conference and also to see my dear friend Elizabeth.  We have not seen each other in 30 years!  That is a LONG time!  We have talked, written letters, kept in touch via other means, but not seen one another in a long, long time.  I am looking forward to seeing her after all this time. 

An update on us

I haven't written on my blog in some time.  So, just a quick catch up of what is going on.  I began working as a every kitchen worker at Hazeldale School in September.  I had been subbing through out the District and didn't really mind that.  I must admit though, now that I have a regular school, it's close to home, and all of my kids attended grade school there, I am liking it.  I began cooking about 2 weeks ago.  I have never had to cook for SO many kids.  I would be lying if I didn't say I was overwhelmed some.  But, I am taking it day by day and enjoy working at a Grade school with young kids. 

Robbie and Tessa will soon have their baby boy.  He is due on December 7th. They are going to name him Duke Alan Whitnah.  I bet he'll be such a handsome little guy.  With both Tessa and Robbie's dark brown eyes and their great smiles, I  just know he'll be a cutie.  It will be nice having another grand baby, and one that lives closer to us. 

We are heading to Utah for Thanksgiving.  It will be the first trip to Utah since we picked up Bethany from LDSBC in April.  We will be staying with Shelly and Don Whitnah in their new home in Highland Utah.  It's fairly close to Lehi and American Fork, Utah.  I'm excited to venture down to Utah and spend time with them as well as with my grandson Ryan and Becky and Jeff and well as spend time with Emma, Wes' Mom and with Sean.  Sean will celebrate his 24th birthday the day after Thanksgiving.  It should be fun to spend that day with him. 

Bethany has been on her mission for 6+ months already!  I can't get over how FAST the months have flown by.  She is our 4th missionary to serve a mission and I don't remember the months going by as quickly before with our other 3 who served.  If anything, the first 6 months seemed to go slower.  Before I know it, she'll be home. 

Bryan has had a fun time this year so far.  He took part in Aloha HS's XC sport.  He had fun running and practicing running each day.  He also was accepted into Concert Choir.  THAT is his favorite class of the day!  He just loves to sing and learn new music.  In October the Choirs had their Fall choir concert.  Bryan did a great job and he especially loved dressing up in a tux and all.  He looked pretty sharp!

I will try and post of few photos of Bryan from XC and Choir.  This first photo is with Bryan after his XC meet at Aloha.  Steve Ryan, a good friend and Bryan's speech therapist came to watch him race.  It was a great day for that.  They hadn't seen each other since July. 

 Here is a photo of Bryan after his first Choir Concert.  He was one happy guy, that's for sure!

Sisters, Sisters

Sisters, Sisters, there were never such devoted Sisters.   Born in the midst of the Great Depression, Aunt Barb in 1931 and my Mom, Joan, in 1934.  Not only are they sisters, but best friends.  Growing up I  remember each summer spending a week at the Carlson home and one of my cousins would go to my house. We would spend a whole week at Aunt Barb and Uncle Ken's home and my cousin, who ever it was that went, would spend a week at our place with my Mom and Dad.  I always felt I could go to Aunt Barb and tell her anything I needed to say or if I needed help with something, just as I could my Mom.  I know if you were to ask my cousins, they would feel the same about my Mom, their Aunt Joanie.  Mom and Aunt Barb set an example for me on how to treat family, especially my own brother and sisters.  I have admired these two special ladies.  They are strong and have great faith.  They both have been through a great deal and yet they have a great sense of humor and are able to take all that has come there way and find the good in everything that could be wrong.   I love them and appreciate their example to me. 

Happy 20th Birthday to my littlest Angel

Bethany was supposed to be heading to Brazil today BUT, since she

would have had to travel on her own the Church decided to keep her in Pocatello for a complete transfer. (6 weeks).  I am TOTALLY okay with that!  I know she will do fine once she gets to Brazil, but there is something about having one of my children out of the country and farther away from me

.  Don’t get me wrong, I love that she is going to Brazil and I know she will do great, but I would be lying if I didn’t say how much I miss my baby girl.

It has been really nice for Bethany to spend time in Pocatello.  We know SO many people who are either from there or who live there now.  The Bangerters, good friends of ours who lived in our Ward for a LONG time, moved to Pocatello about 6 years ago.  Bethany is serving in their Ward!  That has been a tender mercy and Tracy and Bart have made sure to do extra special things for her, especially today, with it being Bethany’s birthday.  On Saturday evening they invited Bethany and her companions to their place.   Their whole family and their band were there  to wish Bethany a happy birthday.  Tracy made cupcakes and decorated for her and even bought her a little gift.  Truly a tender mercy.  Bethany will never forget this.  Nor will I.  True friends are great blessings.

I can’t believe Bethany is 20! I am so pleased with her and her decisions she is making in her life.  She is one of the younger missionaries serving.  She put her papers in last October, just 3 months after her 19^th birthday and got her call in November.  Brazilian missions require visas so she had to wait 5 months to enter the MTC.  Her visa never came so she went to the Provo MTC for 6 weeks. By the time she does leave for Brazil she will have already been on her mission 3 months!  Crazy or what?!  She will have 15 months in Brazil.  It doesn’t sound like much time and I am sure she will wish, just as her sister and brothers did, that she could stay there a little longer. 

I am thankful for her this day, remembering 20 years ago at the hospital and giving birth to her.  Not knowing then, who she would become, just knowing how beautiful she was and how happy we were to have another little girl.  She has grown into a beautiful woman and one who can be looked to with respect because of the good choices she has made and continues to make.  Happy Birthday sugar!  I love you SO very much J

 

 

Bethany's 20th Birthday Gift...She flies to Brazil!

Bethany's visa has arrived and she is heading to Brazil!  YAY!  I know she is super excited.  She will fly out on July 1st, her 20th birthday.  It will be a LONG day for her.  She leaves Pocatello Idaho via bus at 7am.  She then flies out of the Salt Lake with a direct flight to Atlanta Georgia.  She'll have a layover there for a few hours.  By the time her plane takes off and when she gets to Sao Paulo, Brazil it will be the morning of July 2nd.   She then will take a bus to Campinas and meet her mission President and his wife.  She will be one tired chicka :)

She had hoped to be able to go directly to Brazil from the beginning but I know she wouldn't have had it any other way now.  She loved her stay at the Provo MTC and the friends she made there.  Plus she was able to see her brother who works there and have lunch with him nearly every week.  In Idaho, she was able to see good friends and make many new friends.  It was a good experience for her.  I am glad she didn't stay too long.  She was worrying about losing the Portuguese she had gained while at the MTC.  Not too many people speak Portuguese in Idaho :)

I'm so proud of her and her decision to serve a mission.  It was by no means a easy decision, but, she did as she felt prompted and I admire her for it.  I do know she will be greatly blessed.  I also know that she will have many hard times as a missionary.  With all of it, she will grow in so many ways.  I hope and pray that her companions that she serves with all get along with her and she with them.  That is huge in missionary work! 

Bethany would often say as  "I can't wait for this.. it's going to be the best ever"  Well Bethany, aka Sister Whitnah...you have waited and YOU are going to make it the BEST ever!  I love you SO much and am so proud of you.

Asics: The shoes that will make Bryan Fast!

School has been out a week now.  Bryan is doing pretty good so far, not too bored.  I know it must be so hard for him being the only child at home now.  Today he went and got new running shoes for cross country this Fall.  He is super excited.  We found a pair of Asics.  They are black with a bright blue color and lime green.  As he put the shoes on he said "these shoes are going to make me FAST!"  Practices for cross country begin next Monday, that will help keep him busy and give him something to do as well as time to associate with kids his age.

Here you go, the shoes that will make Bryan fly! 

Bethany's first area: POCATELLO IDAHO, Where in Brazil is that? :)

So much has happened in this past year and yet I haven't been great at keeping a journal as well as I should.  Hence, the reason I started this blog nearly 6+ years ago.  My hope is to be better with it this year and years to come so that I might be better able to write about our family.

Bethany has been in the Provo MTC since April 24th 2013.  She is a full time missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  Sister missionaries serve for 18 months and Elders serve for 24 months.  Bethany is the 4th of our children to serve.  She was called in November to the Brazil Campinas Mission.  She was supposed to go to the Brazilian MTC, however her visa never came. 
I am glad in many ways.  First off, Sean works at the MTC and she was able to see him nearly everyday since she has been there.  Plus she has had lunch with him once a week.  That has made me feel good to know that she has this "inside" connection while she has been there.  She was supposed to leave for Brazil on Monday, June 3rd, had her visa come.  It didn't come.  SO, Instead of heading to Brazil  she is going to.....drum roll....POCATELLO, IDAHO!  I don't know how many Brazilians live in Idaho and I don't know how much chance she'll get to use the Portuguese she is learning, but she is being sent here for a reason.  She called and had 5 minutes to tell me yesterday, we both laughed when she said Pocatello. The great part is that good friends, the Bangerters live in Pokey.  Bethany is hoping to see them.  So until her visa arrives she will live in Spud Country

She has had a wonderful time in the MTC, the 6 weeks have flown, here are just a few of some of the pictures she sent over the 6 weeks she was there.  I know she has grown so much already and I know the next 16 and 1/2 months she will grow in SO many ways.  Yet,  I would be lying if I didn't say how much I miss her and how much harder it has been sending her off than it has been sending off Becky, Robbie or Sean.  I don't know if it's because she's 19 or if it's because she's my baby girl, but I miss her terribly.  I am so proud of her though.  I know how difficult coming to the decision to serve a mission was for her.  Many don't know what she had to go though to reach this point.  She amazes me.  I look at pictures of her and think, who is this amazing young woman that I get to call my daughter?  I am thankful to be her Mom. 

I love this photo of her.  She looks so happy and confident! 

This is her first companion.  Sister Loefke.  Sister Loefke is a "kindred spirit" to Bethany.  They have grown so close.

This photo she sent just this past week.  This is her District that is heading to Campinas (eventually) as well as Bela Horizonte.  Look at all of those Sister Missionaries!  So cool, normally there would not be so many Sisters, but with the age being lowered, there are tons more Sisters serving now.  As a matter of fact, the week before Bethany entered the MTC, Provo had more Sisters enter the MTC then Elders!

Here is the infamous map in the MTC.  Every missionary that goes to this MTC, stands here for a photo opt.  Bethany made sure to get this her first week in.  This was taken just after her District had gone to the Temple. 

"Thou she be little, she be fierce."  I see her standing among most of the Sisters and Elders and she looks so tiny.  Yet, I know, just as this quotes states, she is fierce!  Over the next year and half she will have a great impact on the lives of so many.  Those she teaches and those she serves with.  She will NEVER regret sacrificing 18 months of her time to give to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.  She will be PROFOUNDLY blessed!  :) 

I feel as if I have been on a emotional rollercoaster for the last few weeks. Wes and I, along with Bryan drove to Logan Utah on the 10th of April. We had a wonderful time there visiting with our daughter Becky and her husband Jeff and our sweet grandson Ryan. Ryan was doing SO much better since he had tubes put in his ears. It was obvious he was trying to talk more and he didn't seem quite so frustrated. I'm so glad the surgery has gone well for him. We had a chance to visit with him on the 10th and again when we were making our way back to Oregon. We stayed with Becky and Jeff Saturday evening until we left on Monday morning. It was a good visit. I made sure to bring Ryan Trader Joe's cheese puffs, He knows that Gramma Whitnah brings these :) He sure loved them! The week went by fast, we headed to Salt Lake and then moved Bethany out of her place. She wrapped up two semesters at LDS Business. Thankfully this girl didn't have a ton of stuff and we were able to fit nearly all of the things in our van. We headed from there to Orem where we spent the night having dinner with family at a Brazilian-like restaurant. It was also my nephew Zac's birthday, so a good time to celebrate. after dinner we headed to Don and Shelly's house where we all sang happy birthday to Zac. . It was good to spend time with family and especially nice for Bethany to see her brother Sean who she wouldn't see for another 18 months. We had dinner on Friday at Texas road house with Bethany's friend Spencer. Here is a photo I took of the 2 of them later that night at the hotel we were staying in. The next day, Wes, Bethany and I attended a session at the Draper Temple. A Temple that Bethany had wanted to attend the whole time she had been in Utah. She loved it. It really is a beautiful Temple. Then we finished some last minute shopping for missionary clothes that Bethany would need, stopped at Deseret Book one more time and then headed up to Logan. We had a great, whirlwind trip. Bethany is now in the MTC. She left this past Wednesday. I KNOW she got hardly any sleep the night before. She was set apart as a missionary on April 21st, the same day she gave her farewell talk. Here are some pictures of after she was set apart. This last photo was taken EARLY in the morning at the Portland airport. There were several missionaries on Bethany's plane to Salt Lake. One young man we saw was also headed to Brazil. We remember meeting him in the Portland Temple in December.

Bethany Whitnah is going on a mission

In less that 26 days our daughter Bethany will head off to the MTC(Missionary Training Center) as she embarks on a 18 month mission to Campinas Brazil. She had not always planned or even wanted to serve a mission, BUT, in October of 2012, when General Conference was held and President Monson announced that the age for sister missionaries to serve was being lowered from 21 to 19, Bethany received a huge prompting to go. She fought it for the first week and half, but by the 21st of October, she phoned us to let us know of her intent. She was attending LDS Business school in Salt Lake City, Utah and had different plans up until this moment. To see the fire that was lit under her as she worked on getting her mission papers done and all her doctor visits taken care of as well as passport and the like, it was obvious to see that she was determined and her mind was set on what she needed to do. While she was home at Christmas we finished up last minute things to help get her visa processed for Brazil, she went through the Temple, and enjoyed having a nice Christmas her at home. The next Christmas she'll have here will be in December of 2014. Gee, that sounds like a long way off, yet I know her time serving will go fast!

The year in review

“Christmas time is here. Happiness and cheer, fun for all, that children call, their favorite time of year.” Charlie Brown Christmas
I love this time of year, I think it brings out the child in all of us. I love seeing homes decorated with lights, putting up the Christmas tree, making home made goodies for friends and neighbors, singing beautiful hymns that remind us all the reason we celebrate Christmas-Christ.
Wes continues to work in the high tech field. His company was sold last year and went from being Thomson Group to Grass Valley Group. He was given the opportunity to move up to a manager with his work. To be honest, it was not a position he desired but rather that his work wanted him there. Wes has always liked being involved in the development and creation phases of products. He tries to still keep his hand in that part of his job along with his new duties.
In August of last year Becky and Jeff became parents, which made Wes and I grandparents! Ryan Louis Boudrero was born on our 27th wedding anniversary. A nice gift to say the least. Ryan is now 16 months old. We love hearing his voice over the phone and enjoy skyping with him and Becky over the internet. What a sweetie he is. Becky earned her second bachelors in May with a degree in Speech. She has been busily working with schools and researching in hopes to be selected for the Master’s program in speech at Utah State in February. Keep your fingers crossed that she gets in. Jeff is continuing to work and go to school. He is a wonderful son in law and a great daddy.  Becky and Jeff reside in Logan, Utah
This was a big year of change for Robbie. Last year he began dating a beautiful, blonde haired girl named Tessa. Wes and I could tell early on that she was pretty special. They became engaged in August of 2010 and were married on August 27th of this year. They had a wonderful wedding and reception. Both my Mom and Emma, Wes’ Mom along with other family members and friends were there to celebrate their big day. Robbie is a plumber. He is attending plumbing school and when he graduates he’ll be a journeymen plumber. Tessa works in sales at the Mall and plans to continue her schooling this upcoming year. They recently added an addition to their family. A cute little beagle named Minnie.
Robbie and Tessa reside here in Beaverton, Oregon…we’re glad they are so close.
Sean returned from his mission in Germany on December 30th of last year. He had a wonderful time there! Those 2 years flew by fast for him. He is currently attending BYU and works at the MTC bookstore. He is adjusting to college life and trying to decide what to major in. He had thought about dentistry before his mission but now realizes that is not for him. Sean is looking forward to Christmas break when he gets to go back to Germany for 2 weeks along with his Dad and his Uncle Don. It will be a quiet Christmas at our home but definitely a great father/son time for Sean and Wes 
Bethany is a senior this year at Aloha. I can NOT believe that! I don’t know where the past 12 years have gone. She is having a fun year. She loves to dance, sing, take pictures, and enjoys being on yearbook at school. She has this bubbly personality and I enjoy doing things with her. I will miss her next year when she heads off to school. She is hoping to get accepted into either BYU-Idaho or LDS Business College. She is still weighing her options. So much to think about when you are a senior!
Bryan began his freshman year at Aloha. He is doing GREAT. This year he is in a classroom with 20 other students. His 2 teachers do a fantastic job and Bryan is learning a great deal. He is continuing his singing in the Aloha HS choir and he enjoys it a lot. He will turn 16 this month; he is super excited for it. Bryan LOVES to attend the Church dances. He has a fun time and usually dances every single dance. It’s fun to see his excitement and love of life!
Wes and I were asked to head up a girl’s high adventure this summer. With the theme “Journey to Higher Ground” we organized a two day activity that involved service, fun and hard work. There were many lessons learned through service at the forestry center in Tillamook, fun and games at the beach and climbing Kings Mountain the following day. This definitely showed the girls that they could do hard things and could push on and do their best.
We hope this Christmas season finds you well and happy. With much love, The Whitnahs, Wes, Grace, Bethany and Bryan

so much has happened since i last wrote on my blog. I am a Gramma, I will become a Mother in Law for the second time next summer when Robbie gets married. I am still a missionary mom but not for much longer. Sean is due to return home from his mission in Germany Frankfurt on December 30th!
Just a few things that happened this summer. Bryan and I took a trip to Pennsylvania to visit my Mom. We left the week after school was out and returned to Oregon on July 8th. It was nice to visit Mom. I would be lying if I didn't mention how much I missed seeing my Dad. It just seemed so strange without him there. Mom is doing pretty well, she's a strong women and someone I've always admired. As hard as this has been for her she is always helping others out and is staying involved in the community, which is really good. Bryan and I went camping with Gramma and the rest of my family for a week at Allegany State Park. The weather was perfect, not too hot and not too cold, other than one night where we had a crazy thunder storm, the week went well. It was nice to visit with cousins and my sisters and brother along with other family members.
Our last day of camp, 2 older cousins came from Michigan to visit. They stayed through the 5th of July. I hadn't seen these cousins in over 30 years. It was nice to get reaquainted with them.
Here are just a few pictures of camping.Bryan enjoyed visiting with his Aunts and Uncles and cousins. Here he is with Aunt Mary :) Gramma got Jack to pop some popcorn over the fire this year. He did a good job, it tasted great!My cousin Larry and his 5 grandkids there most of the week, they are such cute kids. It was fun to see them run around and play. It wasn't that long ago that my kids were that age and doing the same thing. Overall Bryan and I had a great time visiting family in PA and NY
While we were in PA visiting. Bethany was off to Girls Camp for 1 week and the week after that was off to EFY. She told me it was by far her most favorite time at EFY yet. She had a blast. At girls camp she was able to be a counselor over the 1st and 2nd year girls, that is something she looked forward to and had fun planning with the other counselors what they would do.
While I was in Pennsylvania visiting my family, Robbie met a great young girl named Tessa. They met at at FHE (Family Home Evening) activity. I got home on the 8th adn met Tessa on the 9th. She is perfect for Robbie. He has been working as a plumber and they both are planning a summer wedding in 2011. In July we headed to the beach. Bethany brought along her friend Marissa Thompson and Robbie came down with Tessa for a day. I love the beach. It's always so relaxing. We found a nice beach house to stay in at Pacific City, Oregon. After spending a day in Lincoln City shopping (something that Bethany and Marissa especially enjoyed) we headed to the beach home. We were there about 3 days. I would have loved to have stayed longer. It was really nice.
One night we had a fire at the beach, it was great.
On Wes and my 27th wedding anniversary Becky went into labor and little Ryan Louis Boudrero made his appearance. What a memorable day! I wasn't able to be in Utah when Becky had Ryan but I made it there 4 days later. I stayed with Becky and helped any way I could. Lucky Becky...she lost ALL her pregnancy weight within less than 2 weeks. Then again, she only gained 18 pounds. Ryan weighed in at 6 lbs 10 oz and was 21 inches long. Grampa Whitnah loved holding his first grandson, so sweet! Bryan was pretty excited to be an uncle, even though he was a little unsure how to hold Ryan he did just fine!Bethany also relished in being an Aunt. Ryan loved it when Bethany held him. And of course I couldn't hold the little guy enough! He is such a sweetie. The only thing I wish is that Becky and Jeff lived closer so we could see them as well as litte Ryan more often. They are doing well and are adjusting to being parents and little Ryan is growing like a weed. He just had his 2 month check up and he already weighs 13lbs 3ounces. He's more than doubled his birth weight.
The new parents..they are very happy.

Becky and Jeff's Visit

This past week Becky and Jeff paid us a visit from Utah. It was great to see them! I hadn't seen Becky since she found out she was pregnant and to see her little belly and all and feel little Ryan moving around in side of her was fun. I have had 5 kids of my own and I still remember how it felt to have a little baby moving and kicking inside of you. It really is a miracle. I took every advantage to place my hand on Becky's belly when he moved :)
Lacey Coakley, a long time school and church friend threw Becky a baby shower while she was here. She was able to get some cute little boy clothes...or should I say, "little man" clothes. That is what Ryan will be, her little man. On Saturday we took off to Tillamook and then to Rockaway Beach. It was beautiful that day. With Oregon you just never know what the weather will be like at the coast, we lucked out. It was sunny the whole time and warm. Bryan loved the beach! There is something about nature that brings out excitement in him. He stimmed like crazy.But it was all great
You can tell by Bryan's hair that the wind was blowing pretty good, I love the rock in the background of this picture, it makes me think of lockness.
Bethany was busy with her camera taking some magical pictures as well. She is fantastic with photography, one of favorite things to do. I was able to capture a nice picture of Becky and Bethany together though. Bethany was glad to see her big sister that she hadn't seen in nearly a year.
and this photo at the coast is probably one of my favorites.
Robbie took Bryan to the coast in his truck, buying Bryan a monster drink to have on the way..as if Bryan needed anything else to make him hyper. Bryan loved both the drink and riding to the coast and back with his big brother. It was great to have nearly everyone there.
Another photo at the restaurant we ate at, Robbie wasn't too crazy about the place so he walked to McDonalds and ate something else but came back to share some of Bryan's scone.
I was glad to spend some time with my daughter Becky. With her living in Utah and not getting to see her or visit with her as much as I used to made this trip extra special.

The next time I see Becky and Jeff they will be holding their little Ryan in their arms. Exciting yet busy times ahead for the both of them!I am sure they will make good parents and will be as ready as ever for the challenge ahead

Bethany's First Prom

Last Saturday Bethany attended her first Prom. The Church has begun holding Stake Proms and they have been such a success! First off the music is good, no "weird" dancing that kids have to deal with as well as girls and guys are dressed modest and they ALL have a fun time. Bethany was called by the Stake to help with the Prom and she absolutely LOVED being involved! With her attention to details and her love of music and fun everything she did helped the rest of the group work together to get so much done. It was great and she loved it! Bethany wanted to go and just have fun and so she and Lance Barfuss went together..it was great...they are 2 good friends and they along with many there had a great time.

Of course a dance wouldn't be a dance if she didn't hang out some with her BFF Alina. Alina and Bethany were beaming and had so much fun!
The theme of the dance was "An Evening in NYC" From a crystal chandelier to a small central park and Statue of Liberty, everything looked great and had a blast.
After a long time organizing, those on the committee stayed after and helped to clean up. I don't think Bethany minded one bit..from the smile on her face you can tell she had a great night