10.11.15 Keagan

Keagan got to go with his good friend Rebekah from DuPont to homecoming. He had a great time, but felt like they stayed a little too long at the dance because it was a little inappropriate at the end..so much that it gave him a headache. In a way, I was happy about that and told him where the spirit cant reside sometimes it will make you physically uncomfortable. He texted me a half hour

or so before it ended to come pick them up.

He has been excited about this dance for a while. Getting dressed up and everything. W e went and picked her up. Poor keagan.. We followed him in so I could take pics. Her brother is on a mission. I think I remember her saying that there was a wedding in the family so they had lifesize cut out of him in their living room t hat they took a pic with. 

Bro. Shoop and I dropped them off at Applebees for dinner. I'm not sure why they didn't want us to go to dinner there.. Haha

So we sat at the Target little diner and had pizza and shopped while we waited for them.

Have a great week! 

Love ya!!

Sis shoop

10.11.15

I have soo many pictures this week! We had Melissa and Chaz come Sunday night and they left Wednesday morning. Of course, I wanted more time. They were busy doing wedding prep stuff and I think got a lot done. We had a family dinner Monday night with her grandparents, cindy &aurora and my brother Eric. 

Tuesday, we had a bridal shower for them. It was super fun and nice to see so much support for them. I think there were @40people there.

These are some of the pics from the bridal shower. One of the last pics with melissa and chaz with her holding up a picture frame is funny because it is just a frame with the standard picture in the frame and i think someone asked if it was chaz when hexwas younger..

We played a fun game of holding up tiarras or mutaches if they t hought the question related to her or him. Ie. Who has a cleaner car? (chaz) 

We enjoyed staying up late and visiting and laughing with them. I let Keagan sleep in and skip seminary... 

A couple favorite memories that I wrote down while they were here..

Asking chaz if he was surprised by how many people came to the shower.. Yes and no. Yes, that was a lot of people. No, because shes a great person and I know she's made a good impression on a lot of people.

Melissa filling out some paper work.. Talking outloud.. Responsible party?! Is that me??? Haha, yes.. That is you.

And they got their marriage license!

Chaz passed all our tests. :) He seemed to be un fazed by all of us.. Crazy family and friends. ;)

I have a part b letter because keagan went on his first formal date and deserve s a letter and lots of pics too.

Love 

Sis shoop

10.4.15

Wasn't conference wonderful? I love that where ever you are in the world you can see it or hear it, maybe at a different time.. But still get to see it. How awesome to have 3 new apostles and hear their witness. I'm not even sure what talk was my favorite. I loved Elder Bednars testimony of the apostles who he has served with. It shows of their testimonies, but also of their love for each other!

I was feeling a little sad that I haven't connected with our elders lately. I didnt even know when the last transfer happened! And we got a new missionary.  Well we had 2 of them over for General conference sat. Morning and it made me feel a little better. I loved that they had fun socks. I hope you have fun socks.. Tights.. Something that you can individualize. Our cat, Precious even like them.. Thats not very common.

Well big new for me this week. My glasses came in.. I'm now old.. I know people who wear glasses who arent old, but in my case my eyes are needing help because I'm getting older. I've heard people say that when you turn 40, youre eyesight goes.. I'm happy that I made it a few years past 40!

Pics. 

You have cinnamon rolls fro gen. Conference, right?!

Glasses

And a little bit of sleeping during conference

Elder chicon and precious

Our elders watching conference

Their socks and shoes

Bro. Shoop and I went to Tugboat Annie's friday for our date. There were a few clouds.. It was beautiful.

And the best!! Melissa and Chaz will be here tonight! Soooo happy!!

And it was one year ago today that we were at the conference center and saw so many of our rms! And the next day said goodbye to Melissa with her living in utah! 

9.27.15

A couple of fun Keagan stories..  

He asked his friend Rebecca from Dupont to homecoming. It is Oct 10th. He got a bunch of suckers in a bouquet and made a note that said something like it would suck if you didnt go to homecoming with me. I can't believe i didnt get a pic. It was so cute.

They started another swing dance group. They meet on tuesday nights at the puget and yew building. He loves it. I'm happy he found something he loves!

This week I've been getting ready for Melissa and Chaz to come next week. We're throwing a bridal shower for her and I've been trying to get ready for that. Attached is her invite. So.. Sorrynot sorry the next few weeks will be filled with wedding stuff! And a puc of one of their engagement pics. #theyaresocute 

I loved the womens general conference last night except because im in the stake.. I got to sit on the stand. I would of much rather stayed at home to listen to it. I'm super excited to hear general conference next week. I'm looking forward to being home. The last two times we've been in utah which has been super fun, but I'm also looking forward to being home. (and having homemade cinnamon rolls). Im hoping to have the missionaries over for a session. 

I was a little sad last week to realize there was a transfer.. A new missionary and I didnt even realize it. I've been to every transfer mtgs for a little over a year. One of my favorites told me, well all your favorites are home. That might be true. I love hearing from all of them. Ive heard from quite a few of them this week. #iamblessed.

Have a great week. Love you all!

Sis Shoop

9.20.15

I'm a little distracted.. We have family over and the football game is on..

Today was a great day at church. Somethings that made me smile.. A new older person was baptized this week. That in itself was awesome.. But it was sweet seeing her walk up.. She has trouble walking so one if the elders gave her his arm to hold onto to walk up. And then bro. Richardson gave her conformation in German. How cool!

Sunday school was good too. We talked about trials and forgiveness. One of the thoughts that really stuck out to me was,  sometimes we face tragitity so that we can have compassion for others.

This week was long and a little rough. Last Sunday when i wrote, I was a little out of it. Losing my uncle was and is really hard. I loved that Melissa and I both described him the same way without knowing it. We said that he reminds us of a non lds pres. Turner. He had the capability to make everyone feel like they were the favorite! But my main point is that last Sunday, I found out right when church was starting that they were pulling the plugs and it would be soon that he passed. I was a mess! I had to leave the chapel and was crying too much. But i felt i needed to sit on the couch for the sacrament. I needed that peace that it provides. I'm grateful for the sacrament! 

The other thing this week.. I started teaching preschool again. Fun! I think I'm really going to like my little group!

And one of the most exciting parts.. I got to facetime with melissa when she tried on wedding dresses. She is so beautiful! And you guessed it.. I cried! I was sad to not be there.. But grateful for modern technology! Her and Chaz are coming for a couple days in early October to finalize wedding stuff. I'm so excited! She also went wedding dress shopping with friends and pulled up Brooklyn's pic to be there with her. Love!!

9.13.15

What a week! So many emotions! My favorite uncle- vic passed away today. It has been lots os ups and down this week with him. He was in the hospital since August 15. One day better.. Then not and back and forth. He was waiting for a lung transplant. I'm grateful for having so many wonderful memories with him and knowing where he is! And i have no regrets. Bro. Shoop and I went to go visit him yesterday. I didnt see him, but got to visit with family. And I had an awesome visit with him in July. 

This past Wed. Was the first day of school. A couple of lovely pictures of Keagan.. Not wanting to get up for school. But he is has classes he likes and seems to like school.. As much as that is possible. ;)

I have much to be grateful for! I have a family who I love and get to have another son soon! And I'm blessed to have lots of extras who I consider my sons and daughters! I'm grateful for all of you! 

Next week will be exciting too! First day of preschool is Tuesday! I'm teaching by myself and I have 6 kids. Exciting stuff!

And, did I mention Bro. Shoop got a new job?! Still at L and I, but making more $. We're super excited and Rays a little nervous for this adventure. Soo many big life events lately!

And a picture just to show you how hot our summer has been. It was warm this past week, too. But nice because it was cooler in the morning.

And keagan going to a football game.

Love you all!!❤

Sis. Shoop

9.6.15

It has been one of those weeks that I can't think of much going on. 

I've been freezing! It hasn't made it up to 70 or right around there. It makes me laugh because this summer has been so warm, that when it is normal temps, I am cold.

I can't believe school starts this week. Keagan and I are in for a rude awakening! We've been sleeping in. Getting up for seminary will be rough at first.

Keagan went to the first football game of the season. He was so excited that north thurston beat timberline!

We finally had the missionaries over for dinner and got to meet the 2 greenies and other new one. They seem really nice. One of the greenies is from Louisiana. From what I hear he's a super picky eater. He doesn't even like pizza!!

Pics: Its rained a lot and yesterday the clouds looked so cool on the way out to Yelm. Keagan wanted to go out there to go bowling with friends.

And it is definitely Seahawks football season in Wa. You see Seahawks stuff everywhere. I love the spirit everyone has. (I almost like the spirit more than the game..) so it made me smile seeing this mural at McDonald's in Yelm.

Also, Keagan and I had a little time to kill in Yelm so we went to Sunbirds which is a local hardware, camping , hunting, clothing store. They have a little bit of everything. Very rural- country. Keagan and I were laughing because we saw 3 different older men that could of been in that show duck dynasty! Long hair and beards in camo clothing!

Have a great week! I'm excited and a little nervous for Keagan to go back to school. I can't wait for his adventures!

Love ya!

Sis Shoop