Then on Saturday the guys played in 2 church softball games...
Chad has been enjoying some shooting and climbing this summer...
Oh, and getting birds out of the house!
We had a wedding in our back yard for 2 of our YSA's! They have a goal to go to the temple next year and then we will have a REALLY big reception for them then!
Chad finished up his Freshman year in high school. He was on the track team. He did the pole vault, triple jump and high jump. He also did his 1st year of seminary. They studied The Doctrine and Covenants this year. He had perfect attendance all year!
Institute ended for the year... it is nice to have a break in the summer, but boy do I miss these kids! They are such a great group!!! I hope most of them are still here in the fall!!!
They even gave me flowers! SOOOOOOOOOOO sweet!!!
Brad has only been serving as bishop for about 3 months and he has already performed a civil wedding (waiting for a pic of this to post) and unfortunately he conducted and spoke at a funeral on Monday. Our Stake Pres. called him on Friday and said, "Bishop Bergquist it has come to my attention, that a young man who just graduated from high school committed suicide earlier this week. I spoke briefly to the mother she has looked all over for a place to hold his funeral and has been turned away each and every time. I'm giving her the okay to hold a funeral at the stake center, here's her name and number would you please take care of it." It turned out to be a very nice service, I hope it gave them some peace. The met in the back grassy area of our chapel and let off balloons after the funeral and then they brought in food and fed about 400 people! We both went up the last night of girls camp and he spoke and conducted the testimony meeting. The testimonies that the girls bore were really sweet and sincere... I know it has been hard and yet wonderful all at the same time for Brad... I have grown to love him even more as I see him being so kind and loving to others... and walking in on him at all hours of the day on his knees...
I love summer! When I walked out in the back yard this morning I saw this cool bird, I don't know what it is.... but it is about a foot and 1/2 tall!
I have baby oranges and lemons...
I already have an orange tomato! Yummm... there is nothing like a home grown tomato! The ones in the stores have NO flavor!
This doesn't really do it justice... it is so bright...
This is my hydrangea plant, it is doing great this year!
Elder Bergquist is doing great on the mission... you can go HERE to read more...
Brittany is getting close to the end... only 25 more days if Weston decides to actually come on his due date! You can go HERE to read more about their nursery that they are fixing up!
