Last Best of All - Carolyn's Baptism

We were thrilled to be there for Carolyn McIndoo's baptism. She is such a dear lady and we love her. It took her a while, but we're so grateful she made this decision. Isn't she so cute! Bishop Cato baptized her. That is the hardest part about having a mission come to a close, is not being able to see the people you love. It was such a wonderful experience.

Bishop Cato and wife, Sondra

First Counselor to Bp. Cato, Jose Mendoza and wife, Mercedes

Ann and I with Sister Adamson. She was just on her way home.

Almost new member, Carolyn, with Sisters Reid and Frandson

A wonderful way to end our mission experience.

Bingham-Wagner & Vail Mansions

The Bingham-Wagner Mansion with Christmas Decorations We have been to these mansions before but wanted to go back and see Christmas decorations. It was definitely worth it.

Vail Mansion with Christmas Decorations

Our Last Dinner with Young Sisters

Sister Frandsen and Sister Reid. Beautiful sisters and we love them so much.

Jackie Hardwick joined us for dinner -- she was baptized just a few months ago.

Myself, Jackie, Sisters Frandsen and Reid. Where are you Ann -- I thought these pictures were being taken automatically -- she was there -- had prepared a wonderful dinner, as usual.

Our Last Senior Dinner (Christmas)

The main cook!! We all brought something for our dinner, but Lynn cooked TWO turkeys. Quite an undertaking as her apartment was pretty well packed for her departure a few days later.

Lynn, Ann and I -- we're going to miss all our senior couple friends.

Jane and Tom Lasko (the new replacements at the library) and Sister Lee

Sister Van Koman and the Linde's

Singing our "missionary song" -- the Howell's, McLellins and Waldrons

Sis. Bouy (Dorothy) and I (think this is at a different event, as I'm wearing something different -- maybe Lynn's farewell dinner). Oh well.

Ann taking care of some of the decorating

The finished Christmas Tree

One More Trip to Far West and Adam-ondi-Ahman

I loved being at the Far West Temple Site, even though it was cold and windy. I truly felt that I was on sacred ground as I read the markers for each cornerstone.

We finally found the Charles C. Rich cabin in Far West. Charles C. Rich is Ann's great, great grandfather, so this was a very special experience for her -- for all of us. There isn't much left of the cabin, but we were still happy to have found it.

On to Adam-ondi-Ahman. Ann and Lynn -- cold but happy to be here. We were so glad we made this last trip to these sites, even though it was a little late in the season.

Me -- also happy to be here.

Preacher's Rock -- we had to take a little hike to get here, so I wore my coat.

Nephitish alter and burial mound / Adam's alter at Tower Hill
Marker