Orlando Vacation

We spent last week in Orlando, Florida with Molly and her family.

Mike had signed up for a Principal's Convention so we purchased tickets in December.

Then in January, the legislature cut funding so the trip was cancelled. However, our tickets were not refundable and we had already paid for the condo and it was within the 60 day cancellation time as well.......so we went on vacation anyways!

Shawn had springbreak so they drove down from Athens, GA. About a 7 hour drive.

It was great to see them. I sure miss the girls.

We stayed in a great condo just outside the park.

Molly had just bought a new van so it was great to get around in.

The weather was soooooooooo nice. Sunshine everyday. The girls were great.

We started early each day and left when the parks closed.

Dad and I diligently studied Russian.

Each night at 10:00 pm our tutor, Phil, would call from the MTC and we would have our lesson over the phone for 2 hours!!!!

No rest! But it was great. We learned alot. It was fun studying in the lines. We packed our pockets with flash cards each day and we all learned the days of the week, how to count to 10, and how to get aquainted!

And of course we said all our prayers in Russian and practiced our testimonies.

I also learned 3 hymns...I Know My Father Lives, I Am A Child of God, & Called to Serve.

Mike is getting good at D&C 4, James 1:5 & Moroni 10:3-5

The Broderick Gang

Beauty & the Beast....one of the many shows we saw.
Nemo, Lion King, Indian Jones Stunts, Disney Playhouse

Grandma T & Andie

Shawn, Ali, Andie & Molly

Walt Disney World

Molly & Ali...on pink day
Grandpa, Goofy, Andie & Ali

Mickey, Minnie & Andie....she had a great time meeting the characters.

Andie loved going on all the rides!

Day 1 at the Magic Kingdom

The weather was perfect.

85 degrees, flowers in bloom, and not too busy (except for Saturday)

One of the many parades we saw.

We Have Another Missionary!!!

Cameron & John after chasing the mailman down in the car!
His Mom - Michelle and Grandma watching and listening on Skype

Reading the call.....Argentina Bahia Blanca Mission

Opening the call....ever so gently....NOT

The Call

Congratulations to Cameron. He got his mission call today. He's going to Argentina Bahia Blanca Mission. He reports to the Provo MTC, June 10, 2009.

Cameron's mission papers are on their way....

The Mission Photos
Say "cheese"

Last Tuesday, March 3, 2009, Cameron (our nephew who has been living with us for the past year and a half) turned in his mission papers to the bishop. Hopefully they'll get to the Stake President by Sunday so he can be interviewed and then they will be sent into SLC!

So where in the world do you think he'll go?????

Post your pick. Prizes may be awarded. We're hoping they are back by March 18th if all goes well. So stayed tuned.

P.S. We need to get him gone before we head out to Russia on June 24th!

Here's what I know so far....my testimony in Russian

Я знаю, что Христос жив.

Я знаю, что бог Наш Отец.

Я знаю, что Джозеф Смит пророк.

Я знаю, что Thomasa S Monsona пророк.

Я знаю, что Книга Мормоиа истинна.

Я знаю, что библия истинна.

Я знаю, что церковь истинна.

Во имя Иисуса Христа, Аминь.

Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives???

So I need to go back to 3rd Grade! Oh how I wished I'd payed more attention in Mr. Healey's English class at Orem Jr High! I'm finding out that it's nearly impossible to figure out the Russian cases when I don't even know how to diagram a sentence in English! Ugh...

Any and all suggestions are welcome. A study partner would also be beneficial.