Carol Russell

There is a misty film over my pics this time. I don't know what was the cause. Anyway I took pictures of Carol and her sisters, Beth and Hannah. Perhaps the flash didn't trigger. Actually Carol has another sister, Sarah, who had disappeared as I was taking photos. Carol's talk in Sacrament meeting was excellent. Hannah also spoke and really gave a talk worthy of someone far past her years. Actually, Sarah also gave a talk about the ten commandments in Primary. Clarine went in to listen, and she reports that Sarah spoke in a manner that seems to be a trademark of all of the Russell children - good minds, good speakers. I believe Carol was an outstanding missionary and was exceptional in doing what missionaries are called to do.

We spent Saturday and Sunday with the Russells. Everything is green and lush in Seattle. There are many wonderful blooms appearing. We drove two days getting there and two days returning. We stayed over night in Pendleton, Oregon going in both directions. We really sort of pampered our selves in the travel process - not pressing too hard at any time.

Now that we are home, we have nearly gotten caught up. Justin, Ashley and the boys arrived the day after we returned to spend their summer at Justin's law internship while they live with us. Five minutes after their arrival, Callie and Dan appeared with a van load of their belongings to help them as they camp out in our basement. After unloading the van, we all went to Kravers for lunch. Callie and Dan then started back, and towards evening Justin, Ashley and family went to be with some of Ashley's kin and watch the Jazz basketball game. Clarine and I went to the opera, Don Giovanni. We were scheduled to go on Monday, but we were in Pendleton, so we traded our tickets before we left. That is a privilege they allow season ticket holders, even though we don't get the same seats as originally purchased.

Justin, Ashley and the boys went to the zoo today. Clarine had three teeth pulled. She is not feeling too chipper this evening. I fertilized the lawn. Now the mowing will have to be on time so that the lawn does not grow out of control. Yesterday I planted tomatoes. I hope all frost is past. gwh.