The Dad gets a new smile!

We had a great trip to Alaska and after 12 hours in the dental chair, Mike came away with 9 new teeth! Our son, Stephen, replaced the old crowns that were causing problems with his gums, fixed several cavities and more. Thanks Steve! They look great. We tease Mike a bit because he talked funny at first, but he's getting used to the new fit now. Where's Molly.....she needs to load up all my pictures.

The Perk Graduates!

Congratulations goes out to our 5th child, Eric, who graduated from BYU yesterday. He completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Psychology minor. He decided that he wants to teach High School so he will go another year to get his teaching certificate. We are so proud of you Eric....you did it. A great Dad, of two darling tiny kids, a wonderful husbond to Liz, and a great son. Have fun in Disneyland. I'll post pictures after today's convocation.

The Non-Farewell

We have had a lot of discussions about the "farewell". We know you are not supposed to do that anymore so we are not, however, we have been asked to speak in Sacrament meeing on May 10th, Mother's Day! So if you want to call that the "Farewell" well there you have it. So come if you'd like. Cameron, Mike and I will be speaking. 1:00 pm at the church south of our home.

Thank You MOLLY!!!

Molly made us the cutest scrapbook from our trip with them to Orlando. It is a hardbound photo book which she put together on picaboo.com. It is darling! Thanks Molly! We will take it with us to Russia! Now I need to get busy and make some others of the rest of the fam.....anyone want to help???

More Photos from Russia

View of the Mission Office...I guess it's the side of the building
Master Bedroom....um...might need some pictures and throw pillows!

Ditto.....tried to delete but it didn't work...:(

I guess another small bedroom....not sure...we will have to wait and see

This is a University that we are next to...not sure which building is our home...but we'll soon find out!

LOL !!!

I'm so proud of myself that I finally know how to change my backgrounds....so I decide to do it....First I pick the same one as Cammie....then I change it.....then change again....and it's the same as MOLLY!!! so here I go again. We have the same great tastes I guess.

Pictures of our soon to be home

We received a few pictures of the mission home. Enjoy!

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.

The Mission Photo

We have been taking tons and tons of pictures to try and get a good one to send in to the Church News. After many attempts....this is what we came up with!

Map of Our Mission

All the area in yellow is our mission

It's Official....

We've been called to serve in the Russia Vladivostok Mission beginning July 1, 2009. Crazy, over-whelming, humbling, and exciting. We met with Elder Jeffery R. Holland on January 20th, 2009 for a "get to know you" chat, then with President Dieter F. Uchtdorf on January 27th, 2009, and he extended a call to serve as "Mission President" in the Russia Vladivostok Mission beginning July 1, 2009. We were asked to not tell where until today, so they could officially contact all the mission presidents that are being changed.

I will post the map and more details soon.

I Hope They Call Me On A Mission....

and they did !

Perk & Family

Finally a family picture of Eric, Liz, David & Abbey
Christmas 2008

Mom & Baby

another fun picture of Carson and his babies

Abbey, sporting cute boots

My Little Buddies

Carson loved walking around the house today pushing the babies in the stroller.
Logan enjoying a ride in the dump truck

David loved to blow out the candle on his birthday cupcakes

Baby Abbey

Finally....pictures of Abbey

AH............I figured it out

WOW...........I changed my background all by myself.