I was so glad we were able to go to Henderson to Kim & Steven's new home and celebrate Jordan's birthday. Julie rode with us so that made the trip even more enjoyable. It made me so happy that Chantel, Dave, and Tanner came down on Sunday to attend Church and Jordan's ordination to the Aaronic Priesthood as a Deacon.
Jordan's friends were so nice and well behaved. We were able to watch Jordan play soccer on Saturday before the swim party with pizza that afternoon. It was especially nice that Hayley came from Virginia and that Jacob was able to be there before he starts his summer job in Oklahoma.
Truly, Kim's puppy, Ollie, was a huge hit.
Everyone loves him and he was so cuddly with all of us.
Sunday was tremendous. It was so nice to have Lyndsey and Francesco make a special effort to attend. In addition to the beautiful blessing Steven gave Jordan at the ordination, Steven, as the bishop of the ward, had conducted an incredible 5th Sunday meeting discussing the new ministering program replacing Home and Visiting Teaching. He really helped me with good ideas and had members of the class give examples that had blessed their lives. A man stood and related how Steve Scow had ministered to him when he had been out of the Church for 20 years. Steve did the things a good friend would do and it touched this man who is now active in the Church. The man is a direct descendant of Joseph Smith. It was one of the best Sunday's I've experienced, especially the Sunday School class and the combined Priesthood/Relief Society/YW-YM meeting led by Steven.
It was so good to see Taylor and Austin. Taylor is one of the nicest people ever and I love Austin. Kim had prepared a taco dinner with everything you would ever want. Later we ate her delicious homemade bundt chocolate cake and made s'mores. Indeed a happy day.
Sunday afternoon and evening were delightful. The weather was perfect and having so many of us together meant a lot. I also really like Kim & Steven's friends, Steve & Miriam Scow.
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I absolutely loved being together for this really special event in Jordan's life. It was everything you describe here.
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