On another continent, in far away Paris, some of our children were together in early June. Steve, Cami, Madeleine and Drew spent a week in France and were there for Maxwell's blessing. A great time was had by all, as the Highland Arnolds explored the museums and other sites and spent a day in Brugge (as Brad and Kris had done a few weeks earlier). During the months of April through early June, all of our sons and wives have been in Paris (at different times). Lucky them . . . they've seen Max! We are enjoying the opportunity to get to know him via SKYPE and we almost feel that we can reach through the screen and touch him!
On June 1, we hosted a lunch for the Hallstroms after they spoke at our Monday morning devotional. The variety of food was excellent with salads, chips and salsa, many Chinese dishes, and homemade desserts "from USA recipes." There was something for every taste!
Plates were heaped high (about 80 attended). These social events give us a better chance to work with and become better acquainted with our capable and incredible Chinese staff.
These are some of the wonderful people we are privileged to serve with -- the Area Presidency of Asia. President and Sister Hallstrom would be leaving June 22 to return for a new assignment in Salt Lake City.
On another continent, in far away Paris, some of our children were together in early June. Steve, Cami, Madeleine and Drew spent a week in France and were there for Maxwell's blessing. A great time was had by all, as the Highland Arnolds explored the museums and other sites and spent a day in Brugge (as Brad and Kris had done a few weeks earlier). During the months of April through early June, all of our sons and wives have been in Paris (at different times). Lucky them . . . they've seen Max! We are enjoying the opportunity to get to know him via SKYPE and we almost feel that we can reach through the screen and touch him!
On June 1, we hosted a lunch for the Hallstroms after they spoke at our Monday morning devotional. The variety of food was excellent with salads, chips and salsa, many Chinese dishes, and homemade desserts "from USA recipes." There was something for every taste!
Plates were heaped high (about 80 attended). These social events give us a better chance to work with and become better acquainted with our capable and incredible Chinese staff.
These are some of the wonderful people we are privileged to serve with -- the Area Presidency of Asia. President and Sister Hallstrom would be leaving June 22 to return for a new assignment in Salt Lake City.
Thanks for the invite to your blog. It's so fun to read of your adventures in an area that I've actually visited. How wonderful that your boys have all been able to visit Paris. I assume Hong Kong will be next. I think I told you that my sister's son will be entering the MTC in mid-July to prepare for his mission in Novosibirsk. Jen and I just enjoyed a week driving the beautiful California coast from S.F. to San Diego with several wonderful stops (including the Huntington Beach and the San Diego Temples). We leave for Portland on Friday to attend the first of 3 grandchildren's baptisms this year. Continued success to you both!
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