Tuesday, August 5, 2008
The view from "The Landings" resort where we stayed. People here run from the rain and don't swim. Boy are they missing out!
We were there for a zone conference and I took this picture, got the boy's home phone numbers and addresses and came home and called all the moms I could and sent them pictures of their missionaries. It was sweet to get to know them. Their moms were really excited when I talked to them and I even got a postcard from Holland in return.
We've always wanted a summer cabin and I think this might be the floorplan we've been looking for. Picture this little cutie in the tall pines, and the building, too! Steve begs to be in all the pictures he can.
This is Marla's dream kitchen in St. Lucia. Who could as for anything more? She whips up some mean zone conference lunches and meals for everyone who stays with them. Check out the propane tank hooked up to the stove. When we remodel I want to switch to propane because it doesn't smell and it isn't the least bit dangerous.
We had a blast!! We are now professional "snarklers" even tho' Steve looked a little "special ed" with his mask pinning his ear against his head. We swam with best of 'em baby. I discovered it's better to keep your fins in the water instead of on top so you can move faster in the deadly current. Sorry, no picture of that sight--just imagine it.
We were there for a zone conference and I took this picture, got the boy's home phone numbers and addresses and came home and called all the moms I could and sent them pictures of their missionaries. It was sweet to get to know them. Their moms were really excited when I talked to them and I even got a postcard from Holland in return.
We've always wanted a summer cabin and I think this might be the floorplan we've been looking for. Picture this little cutie in the tall pines, and the building, too! Steve begs to be in all the pictures he can.
This is Marla's dream kitchen in St. Lucia. Who could as for anything more? She whips up some mean zone conference lunches and meals for everyone who stays with them. Check out the propane tank hooked up to the stove. When we remodel I want to switch to propane because it doesn't smell and it isn't the least bit dangerous.
We had a blast!! We are now professional "snarklers" even tho' Steve looked a little "special ed" with his mask pinning his ear against his head. We swam with best of 'em baby. I discovered it's better to keep your fins in the water instead of on top so you can move faster in the deadly current. Sorry, no picture of that sight--just imagine it.
We spent June 30 - July 7 in St. Lucia, West Indies Mission, with our dear friends Marla and D'Wayne Sherwood who are serving a mission there. We had a great time and I learned why senior couples need to go on missions from observing them. The people love them and they love the people. Hopefully we can serve like they are now in the future. Here are Steve and Elder Sherwood (D"Wayne) at the Coal Pot restaurant in St. Lucia, a Sherwood favorite. The fish was great. Steve and D'Wayne both looked svelte but still really old! (Now don't forget that I have to try to be funny so don't get crazy!)
This is the shabby little 1800 sq ft resort where we spent a few glorious days. It was beautiful and had a great view of the beach. I don't think the Garden of Eden was EVER in Missouri--please.....this island is beautiful.
I told Steve to put on a lot of sunblock but he wouldn't listen. Someday he'll learn.
This is the shabby little 1800 sq ft resort where we spent a few glorious days. It was beautiful and had a great view of the beach. I don't think the Garden of Eden was EVER in Missouri--please.....this island is beautiful.
I told Steve to put on a lot of sunblock but he wouldn't listen. Someday he'll learn.
This man is Claudius and the snake is hissing at this well groomed older lady. Marla kept telling me to put it around my neck but this was the best I could do. All three of us smelled, too.
A view from the top of the island. This island is one of Oprah's favorite 10 things. Maybe she should go on a mission!
Friday, June 20, 2008
Baby Marley Burton
These 3 old men served as missionaries 40 years ago in various parts of south American, left to right Douglas Earl, Ray McCrite and Steve "Meltdown" Coombs aka Doug's jr. companion.
We're going to fly to St. Lucia using frequent flyer miles on June 30. This is a picture of the budget travel flight we'll be on. You get what you pay for.
This is Steve with Chris Perez, our Chandler detective friend who caught the Chandler rapist in March. He's our hero!!
This is another cute Burton face with black hair and all.
Here's Kami, Anderson, and Kaci's bunch after a cookie break at the hospital. Whew, nice when things are OK and cute, too. We are really blessed.
We're going to fly to St. Lucia using frequent flyer miles on June 30. This is a picture of the budget travel flight we'll be on. You get what you pay for.
This is Steve with Chris Perez, our Chandler detective friend who caught the Chandler rapist in March. He's our hero!!
This is Kaci, Jessie and baby Marley at 4 hours old on Monday, June 20, 2008. Thank goodness that's not me!
This is another cute Burton face with black hair and all.
Here's Kami, Anderson, and Kaci's bunch after a cookie break at the hospital. Whew, nice when things are OK and cute, too. We are really blessed.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Typical Willie workout
Steve could do this but we ran out of battery on our camera. :) Jessie Burton, Kale Burton, Megan Dalley, Kate Dalley and of course Willie the fire fighter.
He didn't get to make the official Disney trip, in fact, that's why he's smiling! This is Kami's little boy Anderson Thomas Vanderwalker, poor thing for kindergarten writing his name, AKA Andy Mickey.
This catch will feed a family of 20 (Jones' cabin in Nutrioso.) D.J. Dalley and Ryan Dalley.
Kate's baptism last summer. I guess the flash was broken. Kelli's family.
He didn't get to make the official Disney trip, in fact, that's why he's smiling! This is Kami's little boy Anderson Thomas Vanderwalker, poor thing for kindergarten writing his name, AKA Andy Mickey.
This catch will feed a family of 20 (Jones' cabin in Nutrioso.) D.J. Dalley and Ryan Dalley.
Kate's baptism last summer. I guess the flash was broken. Kelli's family.
Getting Started
This is our family picture from Nov. 2007. Trust me, we all look much better in real life but it was really neat to get the family together at the park near our home.
These are our grandchildren from also from Nov. 07. Marley Burton will join us on Monday, June 16, 2008. I'm sure more will come soon! Steve and I are much thinner now so if I can get him to take a picture of us you can see for yourselves.
These are our grandchildren from also from Nov. 07. Marley Burton will join us on Monday, June 16, 2008. I'm sure more will come soon! Steve and I are much thinner now so if I can get him to take a picture of us you can see for yourselves.
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