Hello Everyone, Where is the time going. We can't believe it is already May. We wanted to update everyone on what we've been doing. We have been enjoying retirement especially Dad/Grandpa. He doesn't get to sleep in very much though, because we get up at 6:30 every morning to go to the gym. We are trying to get healthy for the mission. We are doing pretty good. We have both been to the doctor and we passed our exams. The mission papers are almost ready to go. Mom/Grandma still needs to finish her dental work (which she is so excited about.) It should all be done this week. The bishop and stake president needs to meet with us and then we will be ready to submit the papers. Hopefully we will be able to open our call at the reunion. That is our plan. Everyone keeps asking us where we want to go, but we are just going to go where the Lord needs us. We are getting pretty excited.

Since this is the last year Jared will be dancing for BYU, we have been going to some of his concerts. They have put on some really entertaining performances. We will miss not being able to watch him dance. Right now he is Bangkok. It is really a great opportunity for him.

We are so happy to be Great Grandparents. Little Gabe is so cute. It makes us feel old but it is worth it. The next generation is starting. We were so glad we could go to his blessing. It was really special. We were all able to go to Steve and Lynette's house after the blessing and have dinner together. They had a million people there. I think everyone got fed. It makes for a big group when all the family and friends come. It was really fun.

It is hard to believe that six of our seven sons are now highpriests. Darrin recently got called into the bishopic in his ward. We were able to go to Oregon so that Dad/Grandpa could ordain him a highpriest. He was pretty nervous about the call, but we know he will do a great job. We feel so blessed that all of you are trying to live the gospel and serve in your wards. It was great seeing everyone in Oregon and spending time with the family. We were there for six days and we all had dinner together every night. Thank you Oregonites for all of your hospitality.

In February we took a little trip to San Diego. We had a really good time. We even got to see Brittany and Jason. The weather was beautiful. We spent time at the beach, went to Sea World, and relaxed. We haven't been warm since we got home. The weather in Utah has been pretty bad this year.

We were in the temple the other day, and we were talking about how blessed we are in our family. We are so looking forward to the reunion. It will be so nice to all be together for a week. We love you and miss you. Be happy and stay safe. Love, Dad/Grandpa and Mom/Grandma.