May 7, 2018

Bubba,

This week was good.  Dad worked his behind off in the yard.  Yesterday we went to Nedra Secrist’s to get some flowers.  Then, he and I worked in the yard.  I sprayed out the garage and I bet there was enough dirt to fill up the garbage can.  I hope we can get the hot tub pad and awning done before you get home. 

Cute Madi Valcarce is here.  She is Annie and Halle’s friend.  She is so cute.  I can’t wait until you meet her.  She is in between them in age. 

Sommer’s wedding was last night.  She looked sooo beautiful!  She married Craig Barfuss from Tremonton.  His mom is Jona that I drove to school with for 2 years.  It was fun to see her and the last time I saw him he was much younger.  They are moving to Idaho Falls for an internship he has.  She is really worried about her dad and all the farm work.  He told me the only thing keeping him going is July 24^th!  I said, me too!!!

Carly Anderson’s wedding was Friday night.  She married Ty Barber.  His nieces are triplets in my class and they were the flower girls. 

So pretty much worked my butt off around the house and went to weddings by myself.  Saturday night I went to irrigate with dad on his lunch at 9 at night.  He showed me how to start a tube and I about went in the ditch with that tube.  No wonder you both have muscles.  I told Bonnie Robinson today at church she is the woman!!!

Marge had us to dinner after church today.  Dad and I were sustained in our new calling.  All the kiddos are excited for us to be the teacher of Sunday school.  Latisha cried some tears to leave and I cried some to leave young women’s but it is all good. And we know how much all the kiddos will miss her.  She is a legend and it will be hard to live up to her title!

I think I am going to sale my Pilot and get a car.  I can’t remember if I told you this or not.  I will pay cash for a new car though.  I am not going to have a car payment. 

Next week the Ellsworths are staying with us Monday through Wednesday.  We will have to get them to school etc. and Oliver will stay with dad.  Ha!  That will be fun for both of them.  That kid is a hoot!!!  You will totally love him when you meet him.  He said he is playing with you every day.  

Nelsons have started building.  They got two new labordoodles yesterday.  They are cute but just look like labs right now.  Ryan is living out here in the trailer right now and loving it.  I guess they’re all going to join him at the end of May when they close on their house. 

Darius is moving down to BYU in June.  He has to pay to live there June, July, and half of August because he isn’t a true college student until then.  I guess his living quarters are pretty amazing and nice.

Bott didn’t come for his visit today.  Kinda miss the turkey.

I  love you so much and I hope you have a great week and you are so excited to see your family and especially your mama bear!!!

 Talk to you soon…

Cam: Hi mom, sounds like a fun week.

Mom:  Tell me about three things about your week please.

Cam: Lets see, we have 6 missionaries living in our house now so it's a party. They had demons in their house.  It was a real thing and the pres. told them they needed to get out of there.  They told me some of the stories and it freaked them out. I did a division with Elder Saldamha from Rio de Janeiro he is so funny and cool it was a blast!  I sold my suit to a missionary.  I want to buy a new one to come home in and some new shoes.

Mom:  I don't know if I wanted to know that. yikes!  What did you decide about your college classes?  I don't just dare choose for you.  You may have to take what is left at this point but I am sure there is something you need.  

Cam:  I think I want to do Radiology. Can you look into what I can do to get a CNA?

Mom:  Of course.  Do what you want to do Cam.  Time passes regardless.  Your mission is proof you can do hard things and then the time is gone and you don't want regrets.  Give it all you've got.  Your life with your family will be the most important thing so make what you have to do the best you can and enjoy.  You're a good boy and will do good things.  Dad and I will always be here to do what we can to help you.

Cam:  Thanks mom.  Have a good week.  I love you and will talk to you on Sunday!!!