Back Again!

Look at these handsom guys!

We need to repent! Had the missionaries over for the first time in a long time and guess who popped up??? Your right Dad's favorite, Elder Jensen, who is currently serving in Fallon. But, he is going home next week. Our current missionaries on the left are Elder Cullum (no relationship to Edward) and Elder Coad (who wears a hat). Visiting with Elder Jensen is Elder Bunbaugh who is quite funny. He got lost in Fallon while jogging - he even lost Elder Jensen!

The New and the Old!

It's been awhile since we have been blessed with Missionaries for breakfast. But, today we had a nice breakfast and very good company!

The New:
Elder Tonga from Houston, Texas &
Elder Merchant from Altanta, Georgia










The old:
Elder Christensen from Mattawa, Washington &
Elder Meldrum from Columbus, Ohio

Elder Jensen and Elder Otteson are both serving in Las Vegas now while Elder Carlos is serving in Carson City.

Chili and Corn Bread!!

Kept it simple, but "Fallish." Chili and Corn Bread!
Dessert: Ice Cream with Magic Shell and Oreos, and Pudding with Whipped Cream (a healthier selection). I made the missionaries have both ; )

A New Face

We are really enjoying having the missionaries for breakfast! We were sad Elder Jensen was transferred, however we now have a new face at our table. Elder Meldrum from Ohio. He is just fresh out of the MTC with just a little stop in Las Vegas before arriving in lovely Fernley. I have decided that Fernley must have a height requirement for missionaries because they are all soooooo tall. They must all be well over six feet tall!
We are so blessed to have the missionaries in our home and are happy to be some of the first families to welcome Elder Meldrum to the mission field!

Elder Christensen gave us a cool lesson. Try to balance ten nails on top of the eleventh nail's head. Yes, it can be done if someone gives you the knowledge and guidance needed! You know like a prophet gives us knowledge!

Barnum's House

Brandon did the cooking! I did the hosting! And, it was fun to have them for dinner!

Menu:

BBQ PORK CHOPS

CORN

SALAD
BROCCOLI

FRENCH BREAD

DESSERT:

VANILLA ICE CREAM WITH CHOCOLATE MAGIC SHELL AND CRUSHED OREOS

A New Start

When we lived in Citrus Heights I alway took pictures of the missionaries and kept a photo album. I need to repent since I have not done that since we moved. We love having the missionaries over for dinner or breakfast. They always bring a pleasant spirit into our home. Currently we have four because our area is growing so rapidly? Two for the Spanish and the two for English. So here they are: Left to right Elders Jensen (from Canada), Christenson (from Washington via Argentina), Otteson (from Texas), and Carlos (from Virginia). They came for breakfast this morning which is a Saturday on their way to do some service for one of the sisters in 1st ward hence they are not in their normal attire!










Elden Jensen (a little camera shy- maybe he's in witness protection ?) thinks Dad looks like Gene Hackman. And he is really stong (Elder Jensen). I think he is Dad's favorite! But they are all great missionaries and we are enjoying having them in our home.