Welcome Home Brett!!!!

There was a big group of us waiting at the airport. It was so much fun.

This is his companions and Mission Pres. on Sunday with us.

This is Devon and Hyrum holding his sign . They just returned from their missions also.

We have had such an emotional two weeks, and so glorious to see so many family and friends. But most of all to have Brett return home. This is what I have looked too for so many weeks this summer, and now it is done, and I feel so happy about all of it. Alison and Ashton came home, our niece from NC was here, and Grandpa Loveless from Texas was here also, and that was a great treat. Many of Bretts Companions who live in Utah came for his sunday talk, and also his Mission Pres. and wife, who were released 1 month ago came also. So special to meet all of them. It was a wonderful sunday.

Now on to Brett getting the rest of his life on track and figured out. But most of all it is just wonderful having him home, and hearing his laugh. It has been fun watching him have fun with Brody and Lydia, who remembered him pretty well, and getting to know Chloe and Dexter.

Randon summer time fun!!!!!

We have had a lot of fun, so far this summer, and this is a little of what we have been doing! The first pictures are of Steve and I on a boat Trip down the Snake River. This is like a floating Restaurant. We had a lot of fun!

These pictures are of us on 4th of July, at CSI waiting for fireworks with Curtis's family.

These are of Lydia and Brody on their special day with me, making cookies. Yummmm!!!

Steve took Brody fishing on his day with us. This is priceless

Brody was more interested in finding rocks, for his collection.

These pictures of Brody and Lydia, playing with our new pool, slip and slide, on their day together with us.

Hopefully we will have more great moments in a few weeks, when all the family is together after Alison and Dexter, and Ashton are here, and Brett home from his mission.

Missionary News.....

• Hey guys, things are going pretty good for me. I just watched all my good friends leave this last thursday. I have had a pretty hard time with it but its all good I just can't wait to come home and get it all over with. And President Ho Ching is getting ready to leave and that is also very sad, but there is nothing you can do about it.
• Our baptism did go through this last week, so that is pretty cool.
• We went bowling today for p-day and that was pretty cool, it was nice to get out and do something normal for once.
• I'm glad there is only 40 days left. having this last batch leave was hard. I have been with them my entire mission from the MTC till now. I was their companion and have been in the same zone with all of them so is was hard. But now I just look forward to the new Mission President and continue doing what I need to do.
• I love you guys lots, and I will see you all soon. LOve Elder Loveless
• I think our Missionary is ready to come home. It is hard to have the ones you have grown up with leave you behind. But he will be home soon. Aug 5, 6:oo twin falls airport. We can't wait to see this young man......! God Bless him..

Health or no Health.....

Well the road has been long on getting better. I did find out I have pneumonia, and Steve isn't too far behind. But with new meds these days, hospitalization isn't as common. It has been hard but I feel I am making progress. Wow, what a way to start my summer vacation... sick, and I have so much I want to do....I have been puttin around the house slowly, doing a few things but I get anxious to do it all. It is coming though..... We must never forget the blessings of good health while we have it. Ya never know when it will be taken away....

Our missionary son Brett, is nearing the end. Only 71/2 weeks to go. He is really excited, but at the same time very sad to leave the Philippines, that he has grown to dearly love. The Lord has blessed him to be the Assistant to the Pres. at this time,. which is keeping him VERY busy, and that is good in so many ways for him. My heart will greatly rejoice when he returns home, and Alison and Ashton and Dexter will also be home from Iowa at that time, with Curtis and Crystal and family here, my cup overfloweth with joy!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Feelings.......

Well, I am feeling happy, sad, miserable, sick, greatful, all of these and more at this time. Steve and I are BOTH really sick, and just cough our lungs out, and look at each other and moan. But I just have to laugh at the same time, because that is just how life is sometimes. But I am sure we will get well soon...We have to....there is much to do to get ready for Brett(Elder Loveless) to come home. I don't really know why we think we have to do SO MUCH...I think that is just what MOM's think when their son is coming home. Like paint something fresh, lay new floor, buy new towels, buy a new dress, ya know, things like that. Isn't that silly, yep, that is how I am feeling. But first I need to get well, Afterall I am done with work now, so I have the time to get ready. And I need it to get warmer, so it feels like summer, then I know Brett is really coming home. I feel better now, thanks for listening, even if your not, I still feel better.

Mothers Day Phone Call from Philippines

These are random pics of Brett in Manilla now serving as Assistant to The President on the Mission. He is now a city boy and driving in the crazy traffic. Our talk with Brett was wonderful and it made me want him home even more. But that time is coming fast, and he is a very busy missionary training, teaching, driving, training, training, and picking up other missionaries. He loves it, and loves it there. I think he will have a hard time coming home, and he speaks just a little different now. I am anxious to talk to him in person, and get him back in America, in his own bed. I am thankful he loves it so much....that is a big blessing in his life, and he has been a blessing in their lives as well. We love you Brett. He is coming home Aug. 5. Yipppeeee!!!!!

New Floor....

We decided to get rid of some of our carpet and put in Pergo flooring. Well it ended up being a BIG project, but Steve was a great guy to continue. But he always gets new power tools, to do a project around the house, so I think he is the ultimate winner. I think it turned out beautiful and I love the shiny floors. Thanks to my handy man, all things are possible....!!!!!!!
This is Steve working so hard to put in new floor. "Oh my aching Knees"...!!!

But is looks so beautiful......"Great Job Honey" this is the dining room, nothing moved back in yet.

This is around the corner of the dining room into the laundry room. I love the beauty of it. "Good job Honey". And now on to something else......!