Walt on HXP trip in Dominican Republic

Walt shared with us a really amazing spiritual experience he had. He was talking with his leader and telling him he's 50/50 about a mission. After his leader shared some mission experiences and his testimony. Walt felt the spirit so strong, he knows he wants to serve a mission now.

He also told us how grateful he was for us and that we are truly the best.

 It's so amazing seeing how much they grow in such a short amount of time.

These trips are worth every penny!

Some of my favorite pics.

Ronnie 

Stephen really wanted to go to the temple, Walt tried really hard to get him to go with them. Unfortunately, HXP has strict rules about driving locals with them anywhere.

Stephen

Stephen made Walt this keychain.

 I made this video of any pics. or videos the leaders posted while on his trip.

 

Walt's full interview.

Coolest video of Walt heading to visit some members.

Walt's letter home.

Daisy HXP Costa Rica Experience

 Daisy spent over 2 weeks in Costa Rica on a humanitarian project through HXP and was also blessed to experience some local life, fun activities and spiritual growth.

Some of my favorite pics...

Daisy's letter home.

Daisy shared this on Instagram after her trip..

I have never felt so much love for people before. I love you guys so much and I can't wait to see you again. You were all so kind. Josh and Brie, thank you for always being there for us you guys are amazing people and leaders. I hope you know that you guys will make amazing missionaries. I'm so proud of you Kate and Isaac for being so brave and wanting to go on missions. Congratulations Deacon for putting your mission papers in. I love you all so much.

Me: This is what this experience does to these kids! The change in them brings me to tears. Their heart grows for others, they feel the spirit, their testimony is strengthened, they feel God's love, they want to do better. I'm so grateful for HXP and putting these experiences together. So amazing!

 I made this video of any pics. and videos Daisy's leaders posted while on her trip.

Part of the song her group sang in church.

Spanish part of the song.

Daisy singing Karaoke to Mama Mia.

Too cute!

Daisy's full interview.

Jane's Friend Party

We celebrated Jane's birthday with friends a week after her birthday.

We went to the hair school and each girl got their hair, makeup and nails done.

The girls loved it, we sadly could only invite 9 friends though.

 

Friends

All fancy!

We went back home for cake, ice cream and presents.

We love you Jane!

Happy 10th Birthday Jane

We were at the beach for Jane's birthday.

We shopped, drank slurpees, ate chick-fil-A,

 played at the beach, swam and ate dinner at Olive Garden.

All Jane's choice.

Traditional 7-Eleven stop for free slurpees.

Newborn

2 months

1 year

5 years

10 years

We went to Olive Garden, Jane's choice.

L.A. Temple

Mom and I got to go to the Los Angeles Temple.

I haven't been since right after Danny and I were married about 24 years.

This was my first temple. I went through September 1999.

Greg took mom, me and Ella to a fancy restaurant. 

The Fish Bar, yum.