AMERICAN CITIZEN!!!

We went to Ikea afterwards for lunch-which was delicious. . . since you can can desserts, kid food and a good meal all for the price of two servings almost anywhere else :) Mere saw this fabric food set and I figured if I had her carry it around the whole store while we looked around she would put it back, but she clung to it all the way to the checkout line (see it in her hand above) ! Below is the Graduation dinner for the branch's teacher preparation class and then photos from Thanksgiving and Saki Sr and Seru's home.








A potluck after church above right. Below: Thanksgiving dinner!!!

flashback-Thomas and Lisa are coming up on 1 year of marriage ;) Here's all their nieces and nephews!

Saki is now a U.S. citizen! Yeah!!! It's kind of a feeling of relief to not have him be a temporary resident any more. Mere, Glenn, and I were able to attend the swearing in ceremony which was very well done. It made me feel proud to be an American, grateful for those who have died for our country, and grateful most of all for the freedoms and blessings we often take for granted in this blessed country! Anyone who has traveled will know what I mean. So a belated Happy Thanksgiving to all-that we may all express gratitude to the Lord for what we have been given!

I am most grateful for the sacrifice of my Savior Jesus Christ and the plan of salvation! I am also indebted to my amazing husband, my delightful children, my parents for how they raised me, my brothers and their wives for their support, Saki's family for their love and support, including his dear Aunt Meresiana.

Family Photos & Graduation Pictures

When my dad came out almost a month ago we asked him to take some family photos and some of Saki in his graduation gown. Yes-Saki has graduated and finished his Masters in Business with Finance concentration! He finished this summer, but we've been busy doing things and never got photos etc... I am so proud of him for all his hard work and how well he did in all his classes despite them being online. I think he learned more than most students since he puts so much effort in learning about the assignments, not just getting the homework done. We are so blessed he was able to accomplish this almost all during his time of unemployment. God has the best timing in everything, it would have been impossible for him to do so well while working full time and doing things at church and with family. It felt like he was working full time with his school and at times I begrudged his efforts in his classes, but he pulled through with the perseverance I have always admired in him! We were short on time for taking the photos, so most the kids were looking away...we need to schedule a photo session with you Carlye :)