Washington DC Temple - March 17, 2013

We had to go to Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland and on the way there we saw the Washington DC Temple spires from the freeway.  We drove around until we could drive right up to the temple.  It is so beautiful!

Senior Couple Get-Together at Mohonk Mountain House - March 13, 2013

Elder and Sister Wells invited four couples to their apartment today in New Paltz for a get together.  The Wells are going home in April having served their 18 month mission here in New York.  They took us to what is called the Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz.  This is an amazing place.  Twice a year they have "community day" where commoners like ourselves can go and look at the facilities.  I believe only millionaries could afford to stay there.  We sat in on a presentation where a gentleman told us about the history of Mohonk.  Mohonk was built by Quaker twin brothers Albert and Alfred Smiley between 1879 and 1910.  The room rates start at $580.00 per night.

March 9, 2013 - Plebe Parent Weekend

Cadet Austin Wheeler the first one on the back row
Cadet Amanda Skalisky the first one of the front row
March 9, 2013

Cadet David Koerper in the big hat!

Cadet Rocky Rispress receiving his Defense Service Ribbon - March 9, 2013
(Rocky is the fourth one over on the back row)

Cadet Parker Dixon receiving his Defense Service Ribbon - March 9, 2013

Spring break started on Friday, March 8, 2013 for everyone except the Plebes.  They stayed at West Point for two more days while West Point celebrated its Plebe Parent Weekend.  Our branch did a get-together on Friday evening at Thayer Hall for the Plebes in our branch and their family members.  Saturday, Jim and I were guests of two of the Plebes since their families weren't able to come.  The day started with a march by the Cadets.  After we attended a meeting for their Company.  Cadet Parker Dixon and Cadet Rocky Rispress received their Defense Service Ribbon.  Saturday evening we attended a fancy dinner at the Mess Hall where BG Richard D. Clarke was the guest speaker.  It was a great event and a once in a lifetime opportunity to here at West Point.

Cadet Kenny McCain, Elder Hohosh, Sister Hohosh and Cadet Amy Slaughter
Plebe Parent Fancy Dinner at the Mess Hall

Cadet Parker Dixon (Utah) and Cadet Rocky Rispress (South Carolina)
WE LOVE THESE GUYS!!!!!



 

February 15, 2013 - Bear Mountain Skate Park

Jim and I volunteer with Army Community Service (ACS) and they asked us to come and volunteer at the Bear Mountain Park for Family ACS Day.  There were about 80 people who came.  It was open to all families in the military.  We served hot chocolate and cookies.  Great time!

Sister Missionaries in our District!

We have three sister missionaries now in our District.  They are (left to right) - Sister Richardson from St. George, Utah;  Sister Otukolo from Salt Lake City, Utah; and Sister Maldarizzi from Italy.  There are now six Elders and three Sisters in our District.  We meet at the Hut every Monday from 11:00 to 2:00.  We are excited to have these Sisters

January 20, 2013 - Missionary devotional at the Hut

On Sundays after church, we have several Cadets who like to come over for dinner.  We decided that we would also invite the missionaries to come and give some type of message or discussion on the gospel.  On this particular Sunday, we have three non-members who came for dinner and participated in this discussion.  Our missionaries are the best.  We just love Elder Fragiacamo (Italy) and Elder Higbee (Alamo, Utah). 

Leadership Conference - January 17, 2013 - Ossining Chapel

We had a missionary leadership conference for the Yorktown and Newburgh Zones in Ossining, New York on January 17, 2013.  Here is a picture of me with Sister McClary.  She is from Utah.  She has a beautiful voice and also plays the piano very well.  Some people get beauty and talent!!!!