LOBSTER

Today I visited my favorite dentist, Kevin Rummler and now my teeth on scraped and pretty! Look Ma! No cavity's. While there, I asked about his lobster catch and he explained how you catch a lobster. You go at night and wear a wet suit with a weight in the back. With your snorkel and mask on, and a flashlight, you skim the surface until you see your prey. Turn off the flashlight and dive down and then turn it on and grab the lobster getting a firm hold so he can't escape. Put him in the bag making sure (at least 5 times) that he is secured. This is what you get!

Kevin wrote: Yesterday was opening for free divers. Trappers start Wednesday.

A VISIT FROM THE SANDERS

January and Bob came down to visit for a few days.They also spent a couple of days in San Diego with some old friends, and among other things, attended a Padre's game.

While they were in San Diego, the Rummlers visited us on Wednesday and we enjoyed lunch and reminiscing about the two trips we took together in 1999 & 2000 back East to visit U.S. historical sites, and church history sites

Enjoying the scrapbooks.

When the Sanders came back we did a few things such as . 

Basting a quilt together to get ready to quilt.

Visiting . . 

Having my toenails painted. 

Out to eat once, (but was a little much for Papa)

Bob trying out the recliner . . . 

Saying goodbye to them as they drove back to Fairfield.

THROWBACK THURSDAY

PRIMARY PROGRAM

Once a year, the Primary presents the program in Sacrament Meeting. It is one of the most enjoyable meetings of the year when all the children in the Primary present a sweet message and sing wonderful songs. Here's what went on in the Carlton's ward last Sunday.

Today was our Ward's Primary Program. Quinton is a Deacon so he wasn't in it. Declan, McCoy and Archer all had speaking parts and did a really good job. That is one good looking group! Zaynzley is officially in nursery now and she loves it. Unfortunately, she has figured out how to climb out of her crib (none of my other kids have done that so young). So she likes to climb in the crib when she is ready for a nap but when I want her to stay in she will sometimes hop out. She is an adventure!

LETTERS, WE GET LETTERS, . .

Here's a short excerpt from Hermana Agle's last letter.

Four Hermanas

 I am so happy you got to see my  little brother off! He sounds like he is definitely doing hard. He really is so amazing. :) I am so proud of him! Gosh I am so proud of my family actually, you all do so much more than you realize! So keep on doing it, it is making a difference!

Oh this past Saturday we had this thing called Centro de Visitantes en la Capilla in Consistorial, which is the ward that our district leader is in. We four hermanas had to go to be tour guides throughout the church.

When we didn´t have anyone waiting for tours, we went out and brought people in who were passing by on the street on foot. Well, we had a group of about 4 young teenage boys (13-14 years old) who came in with their backwards hats and skateboards, but they stayed for the whole tour :)  When we were packing up, they kept coming back to shake hands with Hna Braun and me and finally, two of them came up to me and said, "Um, tia? (literally means aunt, but it basically means miss) Our friends wanted to tell you that they  think you're really cute, and want to know how old you are" Hermana Braun told them we were 21 and 22 and they started laughing and said "Ya perdimos!" (we´ve already lost) Hermana Braun  told them they lost back when they tried to start hitting on misioneras! I was just slightly baffled at their bravery hahaha. On the other hand Elder Frost was NOT happy, haha. Were we that obnoxious as 13-14 year olds? The answer is probably yes... haha.

And Davis has arrived at his mission area. Here's a few comments he made.

September 16, 2013—Week 3

Well, I got to my zone last Tuesday, and we were white washed and blue washed into the zone. I'm not sure if you use those terms but white is where neither of us were in the zone and blue is when we're going there to replace sisters (hermanas, in this case). So we arrived Tuesday, and it was late because we had to go to each area, drop off the multitude of luggage we had accrued from the voyage, and ours was the last. We are the northernmost zone in the Ventura District, specifically Paso Robles (2nd Ward). The hot season is ending, thankfully, because it was over 100 for a few days here, and it made the walking quite painful.

Anywho, my companion is Elder Crapo (French: pronounced like crepe-o) and he's a foreigner, specifically from Canada. He's been great, and we've been getting along quite well; no fights nor conflict thus far. I had a little cold during the week, which apparently got to Elder Crapo, but more on that later. He's a nice elder, shorter than I and he's a bit of a crazy driver, but he's been teaching me quite well (I think, at any rate) and I'm learning a lot. We talk about life and such and discuss various things like that.

Sunday church was great, though it's still 9 o’ clock like at home. I gave the opening prayer and my companion the closing, but there were 2 interesting things going on: a mission farewell for an elder going to North Carolina, and a talk given by the people whose house we live under (Loughmillers, have a fantastic basement den they converted into housing and it's great) which was on Grace. She talked about how by Grace we were all saved, but the reason we're instructed to be obedient is because it determines how comfortable we wish to be in God's presence and how great we wish our glory to be.

Anywho, we spent much of the day at the apartment, as Elder Crapo has come down with Strep and is quite susceptible to meds. The one dose resulted in some interesting things from him, but a 2 hour nap seemed to help.

Love ya so much, and thank you for your words of comfort. I'm so happy I ran into you at the airport, it was truly a kind blessing. I hope Sophie continues with her singing career and that it bears fruit.

I don't have any pictures from Davis, but Ken got to relax a bit this weekend by working on his Firepit Pagoda. Here's a few more pictures. He told me he has six more things to do and then it will be finished!

 Ceiling ready to be painted.

 Four posts are covered and the ceiling stripes have been painted red.

                   I can hardly wait to see it with my own eyes!

FIREPIT PAGODA UPDATE

Work, travel and a pinched nerve in the back seem to get in the way of the progression of the Firepit Pagoda, but some work has been done, and here are pictures of the next steps.

 Ceiling seams are being finished.

 Slate floor tiles have arrived.

Subtle changes taking place.

THROWBACK THURSDAY

REMEMBER WHEN . . .

Germaines visiting us from Germany (where Quinton was stationed)

TICKLED MY FANCY

Here's a few pictures that caught my fancy. Enjoy!

 'Nuf said!

 Adam changed his profile picture on Facebook.

 Ryan (standing on far right) participated in his first cross country race. He's a winner!

 She likes her smile to coordinate!

Raising Big Foot Awareness through a 1 K! 

Even Brannigan participated! 

Two cuties!

Success!  Looks like Danielle found Big Foot!

Nathan at the first soccer game of this year.

LINCOLN LOGS

Now this is what I call creative.

 And see how versatile it can become!

SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

September 11, 2001.

We all remember that date.

(Kristin wrote:)

Ryan, Travis, and Nate with their scout troop this afternoon

 setting up a candlelight ceremony for each person that 

perished in 9/11. Seeing over 3000 bags set up around 

Murrieta Town Square was impressive and emotional. 

Should be beautiful when they are glowing tonight. 

Thanks for honoring those who perished that day.

THROWBACK THURSDAY

Here's a few "throwbacks" for you to enjoy. Can you name and date them?

WRAP UP WEDNESDAY

Here's a wrap-up of a few things going on in the families.

Kristin & Erik Agle:
For Kristin's birthday they headed to San Diego to knock off one of the things are her "bucket list". Looks like they had 

F-U-N.

Ken and Davis Agle:
Here's a co-ink-a-dink.Ken left on Monday to fly to Kansas. He booked the flight several weeks ago. As the co-ink-a-dink, Davis was scheduled to fly out that same morning to head to Ventura. Here's what Ken wrote:
Okay, a small miracle. I'm leaving to a project today in Kansas City. I found out that Davis Agle (Elder Agle) was leaving to his mission today!!! I sleuthed that he would be flying to Santa Barbara via Denver. Being the savvy traveler, I figured that it had to be one of the morning flights. My flight leaves at 10. I tried the first four and no luck. With 5 minutes before my boarding, I decide to go to the other terminal and see if I can find him. As I'm running, who do I see from behind, but the unmistakable walk of said Elder. I call out and he turns. Needless to say, that was one great moment for me. Granted, it wasn't the one I'm expecting in 102 weeks, but you know I sort of needed this one. That was one great Tender Mercy.

January & Bob Sanders:
And next, January and Bob and thousands of their friends went to see the ball game in San Francisco. A friend of a friend joined them for awhile, who has a World's Series Championship ring. Well, you know January. She asked if she could try it on. Here's the pictures!

 "Hi mom and dad. Got to try on the real diamond world series champion ring...mucho diamonds!"

Alexandra Agle:

Who has two thumbs and bought their very own car. That's

right, THIS (jumping) GIRL. It's a very lovely Dodge Caliber

and I shall call it THE BLUE FAIRY.  (From Pinocchio,

obviously). A big thanks to my Papa for being my personal

car guide and cut-throat negotiator; Katie for taking the 

photo, and Daren for photobombing!

And lastly, Lindsey Agle:

Erik writes: 1st game of the season. Almost called because 

of  high temps but they were able to finish. Lindsey and the 

other "Orange Crush" teammates ended with a win.

Way to go, Lindsey