February 11 2024

 We have had a great week!  We had zone council Monday and are slowly getting to know this group! Had a service project with them Thursday helping prep for the Iditarod!  Next week we help again! Then our zone leaders had a baptism Saturday morning that we went to! A young Mom Elizabeth! Her husband is a member so that was exciting.

Packaging straw for the Iditarod

Justin got sick so Gary taught 7:30 seminary Tues and institute Tues night!  Spending 12-7 at institute and a council meeting after meant for a long day!  It was great though and we were glad to start meeting even though Justin was not there!  Great kids and good feedback!  I just did popcorn and marshmallow popcorn for treats this week. I also got another quilt done that we have had on at the building!  We watched at FHE a big group playing pickle ball and getting to know some of these kids better!

Badgers invited us to lunch on Thursday so we had a good visit!! They are fun to be with but we don’t see so much these days! Temple is cranking up and they will be busy!  We had Kuerths here today for a visit and get together for the Super Bowl. They usually have a party and don’t have a good tv so we were glad to visit and eat good food!  We are really comfortable with them so it’s great to be together. Patti Kincaid is also a great friend and we all have joy when we get a good turnout for her class!  Both over 20 this week! Our friend Issac and three friends came!  He was Jordan Hirschis priest.  Anyway an inactive friend and 2girls that aren’t members .  We love that!  

A little explore on pday up Eagle River to their nature center!! For sure a place to go see in every season!  We see moose really often these days!  They say deep snow is bringing them down. Pretty cool!

Still loving being at the temple!  It’s amazing how it has come back to me!! I don’t mind being the janitor after our shift is done also! Lots of dear sisters to get to know!!

Grateful for zoom calls that keep me somewhat connected to home!!  Also love random texts and calls we get!  We love our dear family forever!! Carolee