Addendum

It's magic!  Seth opened the cupboard, set the timer on the camera, set it on some glasses, and we all said cheese at the same time.  I am dressed the best, but that doesn't matter.  We are so fortunate to have these grandchildren, and we wish the best for them.

The Newest Newlyweds

Taking a page out of my sister's book, I purloined these pictures of Seth and Wendy from FB, dressed in everyday and wedding attire.  The San Diego temple in the background of the first picture is so striking and emblamatic.  Ron was there; I was not, but my heart and good wishes were.  Now, they are happily at home in Laramie, doing that university thing which is essential to Seth's plan of life.  We do with them the best in the future, and know that Wendy's happy outlook on life will help Seth along his path.

Seth Comes Home

We know that Seth made it home, because we saw the pictures.  Life is probably a whirlwind right now for him.  We don't know the significance of the pink flamingo, but will learn that story one day.  And, we don't know who is happier, Sonja or son.  Glad to have you back in the States after two years in Nicaragua!  Glad to have the FB pictures, with Judy guiding me to them.

Seth Sends Pictures from Nicaragua

When oldest son, Brig, went on his mission to England in June of 1976, it took six weeks for his first letter to reach us in Wyoming. Now, with the miracle of the internet and computers, Seth can send letters and pictures instantaneously. We use dearelder to write to him, and he gets his mail within a week. Sending a package is a different story - we are told it will take six weeks to two months to get a package through. This is a picture of Seth and his companion, and new converts.

Seth said that this is one of the better streets in the area he is in. People do not have street addresses. Mail is addressed to the green house on the corner, or a similar description. This very tropical climate is difficult to adjust to - Seth will spend a vastly different winter this year than he spent at Laramie last year.

Seth's Turn for a Mission

The new missionary suit fits just right. This is the day that Seth entered the MTC in Provo - he will be studying the Spanish language for about 6 weeks. He's had three years of Spanish in high school, and remembers quite a bit of the language. Of course, having that experience helps, but the challenge is in brushing up, and then using it in a native country. He'll do fine - he's dedicated to excellence, and is very serious about the gospel and his desire to serve. We really enjoyed the visit before the jaunt this morning down to Provo. Managua, Nicaragua, here he comes! These next two years should go by fast.

Seth Gets His Mission Call

How the yearsd fly by. This picture was taken of Seth at Brittany's baptism in Orofino, when the family lived in Weippe in northern Idaho quite a long time ago. The family lived on the Weippe Prairie only accessed by going up fearsome switchbacks on a road called the Greer Grade, which often washed out with the spring thaw. Quite a thrill to get there.

This pensive picture was Seth's senior class picture taken last year. This year, he has been a freshman at the University of Wyoming, and has been anxiously awaiting his mission call. The news came yesterday! He is to go to Managua, Nicaragua, entering the mission home in the middle of June. He is pretty excited, and is preparing to re-learn the Spanish language. We know that he will put the usual 100+ percent effort into this new experience. We also know that he is eager to put his talents to use with this calling.

Seth & Denton Visit

As you can tell, the conversation was serious! Ron and Seth deep in conversation. University of Wyoming student, Seth, and brother Denton from BYU-Idaho. We enjoyed these two young men - Denton enjoying college at Rexburg, returned from his Michigan mission last October, and Seth, coping with my old alma mater in Laramie, ready to put in his papers for an upcoming mission. We had a good time - lots of food, some pool to play, and lots of visiting made for an enjoyable time.

University of Wyoming, Vice President Cheney and Seth

Sonja forwarded these pictures and Seth's comments to us. This must have been quite an experience. In reading this, though, it makes me sad because we are in such an era of incivility.

" Here are some of the highlight photos of the event. It was the naming of the Cheney International Center. Cheney himself donated 3.5 million to the school, most of it went into this. It was very neat. Myself and a couple girls from my honors English class (teacher let us out early) were the only students to shake his hand. It was funny because I was the only one who would walk in front of the media reporters and get nearer. You'll notice in the photos that I continued to move closer. There was a HUGE crowd. Most of the crowd consisted of protesters - who by the way were VERY rude. They kept yelling throughout his speech - it was very annoying. Mr. Cheney looked really relieved to see a few students come up to him that weren't yelling at him. Again, everyone else left. The only other people who got up to shake hands with him were reporters and other adults. I was the first person to shake his hand - I just trotted right up there in front of everyone. I told him "Thank you for defending the Free world", and then he asked for my name and where I was from. I didn't realize how small the guy is. Anyway, it was awesome. I thought I had a picture of me shaking his hand, but I guess the person I asked to take the pictures was a little fuzzy on how to run the camera - but oh well, I've got a picture of us talking. Very cool - I'm glad I skipped class for it and I'm glad I wasn't afraid to walk right on up there.Also, the newspaper was asking for my name, my hometown, and my major - I guess they were interested because I ran up there so fast and I was one of the only students who wasn't there to protest. Boy that was cool.