Summer Break! Or is it?

School is out! You may all be wondering "Hey, what are they gonna do with all their free time now?" Well, let me tell you, we are staying busy!

Well, actually the first week of break the girls and I took a break. Jerry cleaned out his classroom, as the summer plans are to paint and refinish the floor in the classrooms. He moved most of the furniture of the classroom that he used and took down the white board and all wall hangings in preparation for the refurbishment.

On Wednesday, Jerry and I took the opportunity to drive Miss Springer to the airport in Phoenix. It was so nice to be able to spend some "quality" time with her in the car and to get to see her safely off to visit her family for a few weeks. We had planned to make a mini vacation. Phoenix is about 3 1/2 hours from the mission. We booked a hotel and spent the next three days swimming in the pool, reading by the pool and relaxing with Abby & Kelcy. It was very nice. We actually stayed in the same hotel as last time, so each night we got to spend time in the hammock and view the ducks and hummingbirds and rabbits that inhabited this area. It was great!

Now that we are back, I am working in the office generally between the hours of 9AM-11:30AM. Jerry is working all around, working in the church, the school and everywhere and also helping out our friend Jim at his house. Jim spends countless hours at the mission doing all kinds of maintenance and repair work! So, we are continuing to work and serve during the summer days!