So Proud of Our Girl!

Kendal did a GREAT job!

Jordan is ENGAGED!

Jordan and Brooke had met back in 2009 while he was living in Vancouver, WA and she was Sister Lee serving in the Salt Lake Temple Square/Vancouver, WA Mission. After Brooke's mission was over and she returned home to Sacramento, CA, she and Jordan started talking and formed a friendship. In March 2011 they started dating and on July 4th, 2011 they became engaged! We couldn't be more thrilled!! The wedding is September 2nd, 2011 in the Sacramento Temple!

Brooke and Jordan during their courtship♥

Jordan surprised Brooke with a marriage proposal as they were hiking! She said "YES"! 

The happy couple!

Jordan made the ring from start to finish! So beautiful!

The Perfect Day!

Watching the fireworks!

Mother's Day Happiness♥

My daughter Kendal and her best friend Paige Mitchell invited us Moms to a lovely lunch at the Victorian Rose Tea Room in Port Orchard on Saturday. The girls were so thoughtful and we had a great time!

This is what Kendal would look like if she had Botox!

Best friends since birth!

On Sunday, Randy and Connie came down from Everett and we had a dinner for Marilyn at her house!

Brothers : ) missing Jeff

The girls : ) missing Lisa

A lov-e-ly bunch of coconuts!

These two helped make my Mother's Day fantastic! Jordan and Taylor also called and Jordan sent me some earrings from Jared's. (his working there has it's perks!) I'm so grateful to be a Mother and my four helped make being a Mom something I will always cherish!

My sister came for a visit!

My sister Marie and her husband Talmadge, came from Ohio to visit us and her two children, Kaleb and Makayla. It was so wonderful seeing everyone! Love you guys♥

My beautiful sister Marie

Kaleb, Marie, Talmadge and Makayla

Brother and sister

Kaleb with his Uncle Christian

Marie (5th child), Beth (oldest), Christian (second born)

The happy couple

These two have gotten so tall!!!

dinner at the Mantzke home : )

We had a great time!!!

Whoa! Where has the time gone!!!

Can't believe it's May 1st!! Just can't. Busy, busy, busy and I have no kids living here! What gives?

It all started back in November. Mike and I were sent to serve in a different ward other than our own. He, as the High Priest Group Leader and me, as his companion. We visited family after family, getting a feel for our new ward and how we could best serve the members there. It's been wonderful and a little overwhelming to say the least. We love the people here and their unique situations. In March, I was also called as the 1st Counselor in the Young Women's Presidency. We have 9 active young women that I absolutely adore! So, life here has been one of service and the best part is, we didn't even have to move!!! Maybe this is all in preparation for what lies ahead? Who knows. One thing I know for sure, I'm liking it!