Swimming Lessons

 This year the boys were able to go for swimming lessons. It was Ryan's first time. He didn't do super well but at least he didn't quit...

Kelden was worried but he did pass level 9! Zack was not worried at all and easily passed level 6. 

Kelden was good enough to participate, with Julia, to the assistant-lifeguard training course. Since we left for our Temple trip, they weren't able to finish the training but they learned a lot of useful things and got to practice their swimming. They needed to swim 400m under 11 minutes. Can you do that? 

A Week at the Cottage

 After our Temple trip, we went to the cottage for a week. The weather was great. 

The fishing was good too.

Julia's friend camped with her for a couple of nights and Granny also came for a visit.

We were glad to spend some time with Granny before her move to Utah!

Temple Trip

 We were finally able to go to the Temple! 

Last time we went was in February of last year when Kelden entered the temple for the first time. This was Linda's first time.

We also brought Sister Newton. Keld and Kelden were able to do some very special ordinances for her.

While they were in the baptistry I tried to do the online temple visit. Ryan didn't cooperate very well but Zack liked what we did do. Do you know how many fountains there are in the garden? Or how many tulip bulbs are replanted every year?

Usually when we go to the temple the flowers are done and the fountains have stopped. It was pretty nice this time.

On Saturday, we stayed with the Jenners. Some of their grandkids came to play.

It was a great week-end!

Mississagi - Extra

 Sister Newton sent me some of her pictures from our adventure together. I'm adding some random pictures I hadn't posted yet but that Julia definitely wants me to share...

On our way home, we stopped at the branch president's resort. He had promised us free ice-cream!