My Singular Uncle, Aunt & Cousin - 18 May

We visited my Uncle John & Aunt Pat and my Cousin Trisha & her girls in Salt Lake City. My Aunt & Uncle gave us an insider's tour of Temple Square. The roof of the conference center had exceptional views. The artwork inside was a Mormon Louvre. Trisha took us to meet some of her other cousins - in that she's my only cousin, it was unfathomable to meet a houseful of hers.

There's nothing better than Sunday family dinner - especially with homemade foccacia bread, lasagne and meringue for dessert!

Dinner with the Belot Family - 16 May 2009

The Belot family run the best Bed & Breakfast in the metropolis of Mapelton! Franz made chicken spicy enough to curl one's hair. Brandy made a breakfast casserole that set the bar at olympic standards. When she saw William she said, "I wan't him." She has 5 handsome boys already - she has distinguished taste (and genes!)

Generations Blessed - 15 May 2009

Philippe and I attended the Rexburg, Idaho Temple. (By divine coincidence,) Philippe met Brother Budge. He was a missionary who had taught his parents over 50 years ago. He recognized Philippe by his last name. I'm deeply touched that his mission service ultimately has been the means that Philippe, William and I are an eternal family.