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James Pictures

Rob...1st in Waltz

Today at Timpview Competition, Rob...alias Bob... got 1st in preteen waltz. He also got into the semi-finals of Junior Open Latin, and 4th in Preteen Open Latin. He had a good day. Swing and Open Latin were back to back...costume changes back and forth. Crazy.

James went on a Mission

James was so ready to go! He went in Wednesday. We got a letter from his mission president the day after..so funny. His address at the MTC is:

James McShinsky
MTC Mailbox #240
PAR-AUS 1214
2005 N 900 E
Provo, UT 84604-1793

He would love to have a letter!

Fondue Party before he left. Thanks Maddie for the pics!

Family Dinner

Tonight everyone came over for dinner. Dawn is in Colorado at a football game...bbrrr. James made a fruit salad concoction that he ended up putting ice-cream in to save its life. Into the freezer...and everyone loved it. Grandpa Phil played a rolling ball game with George and Ella. They liked to pass to each other more than to grandpa. Bob brought out MAD GAB and they typed the sentences into the computer so everyone could play. Maddi was the all time winner. She is who you want on you team. Jessica made Zucchini desert with chocolate chips. It was great. This Tuesday James is going to be set apart as a missionary. It was a fun family night.

James Farewell tomorrow

James farewell is tomorrow at 9 in the morning. We have some fun goodies too. We are calling the swedish fish -- piranas...ha. He has been busy all day working on his talk. It has been beautiful weather here. That a great day to be with our family.

We labored on Labor Day

Today we packed up and drove the truck down to Orem. Phil and Uncle Joe cut down the 8 trees in front of the Orem house. Meanwhile, back at the farm, the boys and I weeded. Even Shelly came down and weeded. She is always happy to help. Then we helped grandpa and grandma get their washer and dryer into the garage...then off the Beckies to help her with some mowing. It was fun to see 3 of Beckies children with their families. Tomorrow is the big day for Rachel and Bruno. Dad is sleeping on the porch swing as he waits for Bob to come home from the Bee's game. A neighbor invited him to go with their family.