Taking Niko to the MTC

Niko was set apart as a full-time missionary Monday, April 26 at 7:30 a.m. by President Lee Holmes. Chad and Grandpa Lewis were privileged to stand in the circle.

Niko posing one last time outside our house before making the long trek to the Mission Training Center in Provo, Utah.


When we got to the MTC on Wednesday, April 28th, Niko was all business. He didn't want to get emotional and was soooo excited to be there. Here he is with Chad before they whisked him away.

Niko and his "host". They seriously give you just enough time to unload, give a last hug and they are on their way.... No long drawn out goodbyes there for sure!!! Good luck, Niko. We are so proud of you and know you will be a wonderful missionary. Watch out Mexico City.....

Enduro Motorcycle Race

This has become a fun family event over the years...my sister Sarah and her husband introduced us all to it. An enduro is a long race in the mountains with a few "special tests" that are timed along the way. Some of the obstacles include water crossings, large rocks, and maneuvering over downed logs. This year me, and my sisters Amy and Sarah did it together. It was grueling but a blast!

Amy, me and Sarah after the race....we're a little tired and very dirty!!


Here's chad hustling through one of the special tests. It was a grass track with a few obstacles.

One new obstacle this year was to drive up and over a car! We girls didn't try that but the boys did great!! Here's Nate (Sarah's husband) trying it out!

Chad and I safely at the finish. We had a great time and the weather actually wasn't too bad.

Easter in Powell, WY

On our way to Powell, we stopped off in Billings for the night. We all played in the water park and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! The following day, we attended the temple and shopped for a bit. Then we drove the remainder of the way to Sarah's house in Powell.


Our tradition is to head out to the bentonite pits and ride motorcycles and 4-wheelers. It was a bit chilly but it didn't stop us from having fun!! Here is Kelsey on the 4-wheeler.


We were able to borrow 2 small 4-wheelers from Sarah and Nate's neighbors so Katelynn and Logan could have their own 4-wheelers to ride. They had a blast and cruised around all day. Their bravery was a bit scary!! Here's Logan atop his machine.


On Easter we had an easter egg hunt at Sarah's house. This was one of our last outings with Niko before his mission.

Katelynn and Logan participated in an Easter hunt at the local fire department. It was a chilly day but they got lots of goodies!!!

Annual Sister's Trip

Every year my 4 sisters, my mom and I get together for a "sister's trip". (Unfortunately Sarah couldn't make it).This year we gathered in Seattle, Washington. My sister Angie lives there so she showed us the sights....Here we are at the ever famous (and disgusting) gum wall. We did have to make our own contribution, though. Debbie liked it so much she brought some home on her shoe! Ugh!

Here we are posing with the troll under the bridge. We also visited the Locks (where the ships go from salt water to fresh water and vice versa), and we did a lot of shopping! It was fun. Next year we are planning our trip for Cleveland, OH, where Amy currently resides. We hope to get to see some church history sites!!