We have a new ward now and Manuel has been called as the Ward Financial Clerk and I am the Laurel Adviser. Manuel is perfect for his new calling. It keeps him really busy on Sundays as he gives a lot of time to the church. He works with the bishop and his counselors over all the financial matters in our ward. I love my new calling! It is so rewarding and special to be a leader to the 16 and 17-year-old girls. It's fun being with all the young women in our ward. This Friday all the young men and young women are going to the temple to do baptisms for the dead and then to get ice cream. I wish I could go, but instead I am giving them a bunch of names of my ancestors to take and I am so excited!
As you can see we have been doing a lot of fun activities as a family. So far, this has been the best year ever! All of my dreams and goals have been coming true and the spiritual side of my life is at an all-time-high. The Lord has been guiding us to get our preparedness finalized and it has been incredible how he has blessed us! As the world grows more chaotic, we rest at peace knowing that we have a plan, we are prepared and we have a prophet who guides us.We are going to make the best of 2015 and make some special and unforgettable memories!
Gabe got a robot building kit from Santa
During winter break
The neighbors helped Manuel shovel the driveway
Our neighbor Chuck, giving the kids rides on his sled/four wheeler
Yes, they are sledding down rocks onto the patio
Ice skating at Station Park (where Manuel works)
Paisley had croup
Opening Oma's package
New Year's Eve - Rietzsch style
4 different flavors of chicken wings, 2 dips, shrimp, veggies, spinach artichoke cheese dip and bread, meatballs, and treats!
present from Oma
Turkish food! Eating a döner with Cherise
Love spending time serving here.
Silly goof!
Yes, that's ice cream on a giant chocolate chip cookie!
And the winner is......ME!
Our newest addition to the family!
I took the girls to get pedicures.
Look at Paisley's cute toes!
Then I took the girls to get ice cream!
"...out came the sun..."
No, he didn't have a stroke - just a tooth worked on. Half of his face is numb!
My little doggy!
My new calling at church is the Laurel adviser for the Young Women. We had a personal progress pedicure party!
Cambrey has been taking some tumbling classes. She is amazing at doing flips!
