This is what it is like entering where we live...

Riding the buses to get to the Luncheon.

I met the sister missionaries at Bills office and we all took the bus deeper into Buenos Aires to the restaurant named "TUCSON'. After the luncheon we visited a museum of art. When we wallked in Sis. Bowen was embarrassed because most of the art was nude. (she plans all these luncheons, she did not know what kind of museum it was). We all thought it was pretty funny. But it did have beautiful art.

Ex-Pat (Sister Luncheon)

Sister Bowen, Sister Reva Allred and sister Chalmers. Sitting at this table are sister missionaries serving with their husbands in Argentina. Plus the area presidents wife (Lynette Bowen)sitting by me.

Elders West & Woodrum

May 10,2009 (Sunday-Mothers Day) The missionaries serving in the ward we attend asked if they could come over to our house and call their moms for mothers day. We said of course, so they came over around 6:00p.m and we had a Parilla for them. We enjoyed steaks, Chorizo with bread (Chori pan), potatoes, carrotts, onions & mushrooms (foil dinner). It was great! They each took turns calling their moms and I took pictures of them talking to them. I gave them each of copy for their missionary memories. I remember when Devin and Landon called me on my Mothers day when they served their missions. It was nice to be on the other side and see what the missionary do and how excited they get to talk to their moms. It was great for me. All of my own kids called me for mothers day-Devin, Ashley, Sharae and Landon. I enjoyed talking with them. Also, my own mother she is one in a million.

ARGENTINAS WEATHER (CLIMA)

The weather here in Argentina goes from bright, sunny cool days to foggy, rainy and cold days. Most of the time the humidity is high. Here are a few pictures just to show you how it is. Chiquita was nervous and did not want to walk in the fog, but we had to do our walk this morning.

I am at it again-YES-I will be doing my childrens scrapebooks for the rest of my life it seems. Maybe, that is why they say "ENDURE TILL THE END". I wish I had done them as they were growing up, it is hard to look back a remember everything. I also update my blog site so at the end of the year I can have it made into a book. This is a great way to journal and save memories.

DON'T CRY FOR ME ARGENTINA

Yes, it is true. We are returning home a year earlier then expected. We think it has alot to do with the economy situation, and everyone has been asked to cut back. So we will have our belongings packed up here in Argentina on June 15, 2009. Our flight out will be June 18,2009 at 8:30 p.m. We will fly to Arizona for a few days and then fly to Layton Utah to look for a home. As soon as everything is settled we will get our belongings out of storage in Mesa, Arizona. Then start our new journey to Utah. I never wanted to or expected to live in Utah. I always thought we would move right back to Mesa. But it seems when ever we don't want something, then we are sure to get it (a pet peeve of mine). The licensing in Arizona made it way to difficult for Bill to return there to work. So instead, Layton wanted Bill and thats where we will be going. The licensing is much easier and there is a nice slot for him there. I know this will bring about new experiences and more growth. I will miss living in the "Valley of the Sun", I love to swim and I will miss the weather.I will miss be around Ashley and Devin, my mom and brothers. Bill and I are sad not to be living around his folks also. I am not to excited about living in cold country again, but like always I adjust to new things. We hope to stay close to our family in Arizona. It is exciting that I do have my Uncles in Utah who I look forward to building a relationship with once again. Sharae and Landon will be close by, so there are blessings in all things. I know the Lord had a hand in this decision, so it is important to keep the faith in all things.