St. George with Finn

Finn with Great Grandma Susan

Finn with Grandma Jensen

Look at that cute little foot.

Aunt Jane and Aunt Hanna

Van & Daisy playing with Finn.

Sleeping on daddy.

Early Mornings with Finn.

Grandma loves you so much.

Coolest Story

Van on same HXP trip as Walt in 2023 met Edwardo/Edward

In 2023 Van went to @hxp.drlacienaga and met Edwardo/Edward. He connected with him so much that he invited him on their weekend excursion (which I’ve been told it hasn’t ever happened, not before or after Van). When he came home he said the hardest to say goodbye to was Edwardo. Walt also met Edward on his trip with @hxp.drlacienaga this year. Even though they both went to the same location I wasn’t sure he’d get to meet Edwardo. They go to different schools in the city. Walt said, when the leaders told Edward that he was Van’s brother his eyes lit up and he got a big smile on his face. He jokingly called Walt, Van the rest of the time. Now we all want to go meet Edwardo/Edward. I think it’s amazing that you can connect so quickly and so strongly with someone even if you don’t speak the same language. The connections between the locals, the leaders and their group on these trips in such a short amount of time is so amazing to see. 

Van's group called him Edwardo. Walt's group called him Edward.

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!