We were really excited for Halloween this year. Unfortunately, Jake was sick that weekend so we didn't end up doing much on Halloween night. But we did carve pumpkins earlier that week. Jake's pumpkin was scary and mine was afraid of it.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Halloween
We were really excited for Halloween this year. Unfortunately, Jake was sick that weekend so we didn't end up doing much on Halloween night. But we did carve pumpkins earlier that week. Jake's pumpkin was scary and mine was afraid of it.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Mission Reunion and General Conference
Friday night we went to a reunion for Jake's mission -- the Budapest, Hungary Mission. I like going to his mission reunions because it's fun meeting people that he lived with, served with, and loved for those two years. I also like to go because I always hear new stories about his mission that I haven't heard before. This year I particularly enjoyed listening to him talk with one of his former companion's about some of the people they taught. As they talked, laughed, and reminisced it made me excited to go to Hungary and meet these people!
This is a picture of us at the reunion. At one point Jake stopped to talk to someone that he knew, and another former missionary standing nearby said, "Hey! You're Elder Kartchner! It's nice to be able to put a face with a name I've heard so many times!" Apparently, this missionary had served in a lot of the areas Jake had been in (after Jake left the country so they never knew each other) so Jake's name was on mission records and the members in Hungary talked about him. It seems that Jake is famous in Hungary, or at least infamous!
Another highlight of the mission reunion was talking to Jake's mission president. He's a wonderful man whom Jake loves and respects immensely. It was especially nice talking with him that night, because as we were talking he remembered that he had extra tickets to General Conference that he gave to us! Neither of us have ever attended a session of General Conference live before, so we were really excited. Jake's excitement wore down a little bit when he realized we had to leave home a 7 on Sunday morning (the day we usually sleep in) to get to Salt Lake in time, but it was still a great experience. The session was especially neat because we got to be there for the broadcast of Music and the Spoken Word as well. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir is an amazing group, and it's always incredible to hear them live. I think the time there was extra special, because Jake and I were together without all of the distractions that we usually deal with. I'm really glad we got to go, and it's definitely an experience I'll treasure.
This is a picture of us at the reunion. At one point Jake stopped to talk to someone that he knew, and another former missionary standing nearby said, "Hey! You're Elder Kartchner! It's nice to be able to put a face with a name I've heard so many times!" Apparently, this missionary had served in a lot of the areas Jake had been in (after Jake left the country so they never knew each other) so Jake's name was on mission records and the members in Hungary talked about him. It seems that Jake is famous in Hungary, or at least infamous!
Another highlight of the mission reunion was talking to Jake's mission president. He's a wonderful man whom Jake loves and respects immensely. It was especially nice talking with him that night, because as we were talking he remembered that he had extra tickets to General Conference that he gave to us! Neither of us have ever attended a session of General Conference live before, so we were really excited. Jake's excitement wore down a little bit when he realized we had to leave home a 7 on Sunday morning (the day we usually sleep in) to get to Salt Lake in time, but it was still a great experience. The session was especially neat because we got to be there for the broadcast of Music and the Spoken Word as well. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir is an amazing group, and it's always incredible to hear them live. I think the time there was extra special, because Jake and I were together without all of the distractions that we usually deal with. I'm really glad we got to go, and it's definitely an experience I'll treasure.
My Latest Project
I'm taking a Museum Projects class this semester, and I absolutely love it. In this class there are only 5 people, which is a nice size in my opinion. We're studying museum management theory (which is awesome!) and then we have several projects to work on. For the first half of the class we each designed and are carrying out individual projects. For my project I chose to rehouse and stabilize some of the Museum's basketry.
This is me working on one of the baskets. This picture was taken on a Friday night, and I was back there Saturday night working on it again. Partially I'm addicted to the project, but mostly it's just due soon and I need to get it done. Holly came with me on Friday and worked on homework while I did the basket (she took the picture above). Jake came with me on Saturday night and put in some volunteer hours helping me out. While we were working Jake commented to me, "You just seem to be good at everything you do!" That is completely false, but it was a nice compliment anyway.
This is me working on one of the baskets. This picture was taken on a Friday night, and I was back there Saturday night working on it again. Partially I'm addicted to the project, but mostly it's just due soon and I need to get it done. Holly came with me on Friday and worked on homework while I did the basket (she took the picture above). Jake came with me on Saturday night and put in some volunteer hours helping me out. While we were working Jake commented to me, "You just seem to be good at everything you do!" That is completely false, but it was a nice compliment anyway.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Activity Days
I'm the Activity Days leader in my ward. What that basically means is I plan activities once every two weeks for the girls in my ward ages 8-11. It is a really fun calling.
Last night I planned to act out the Book of Mormon story of Samuel the Lamanite. I brought this to help us out:
The wall is made out of rice krispie treats, and all the people are pretzels and marshmellows. When we got to the part in the story where the people started throwing rocks, I let the girls throw marshmellows at Samuel. They were very careful and made sure that the "stones" didn't hit Samuel, just like it the story.
The whole thing only entertained them for 10 minutes, but oh well. It was fun anyway.
Last night I planned to act out the Book of Mormon story of Samuel the Lamanite. I brought this to help us out:
The wall is made out of rice krispie treats, and all the people are pretzels and marshmellows. When we got to the part in the story where the people started throwing rocks, I let the girls throw marshmellows at Samuel. They were very careful and made sure that the "stones" didn't hit Samuel, just like it the story.
The whole thing only entertained them for 10 minutes, but oh well. It was fun anyway.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
The Cutest Kids I Know
Another perk of the Kartchner family reunion is that we got to see all of our nieces and nephews. They are without a doubt the cutest kids I know. I apologize to all of the other kids I know, but these ones are really cute.
This is Jaron tubing in a creek close to the cabin. He always wears these sunglasses!
This is Rylee in front of a waterfall that they hiked to.
This is Brinley (Jaron's sister) taking her turn with the pinata.
This is Will (Rylee's brother) in a tube at Seven Peaks.
This is Tyler playing in the sand at the playground near the cabin.
This is Jace (Jaron's and Brinley' brother) sitting in his grandma's lap.
We were blown away because all of these kids have changed so much since we last saw them. You have to admit though, they are really cute kids.
This is Jaron tubing in a creek close to the cabin. He always wears these sunglasses!
This is Rylee in front of a waterfall that they hiked to.
This is Brinley (Jaron's sister) taking her turn with the pinata.
This is Will (Rylee's brother) in a tube at Seven Peaks.
This is Tyler playing in the sand at the playground near the cabin.
This is Jace (Jaron's and Brinley' brother) sitting in his grandma's lap.
We were blown away because all of these kids have changed so much since we last saw them. You have to admit though, they are really cute kids.
Defending Lindsey's Honor
Jake thinks these pictures are hilarious, so he wanted them posted on our blog. I figured if I posted them then you'd get the truth about what is going on and not the story that Jake thinks is so funny.
This is Lindsey and Will.
It looks like Lindsey is drowning Will (which is the story Jake thinks is so funny). The truth is, Will is swimming and Lindsey is standing by in case he needs help. Lindsey, I defend your honor.
This is Lindsey and Will.
It looks like Lindsey is drowning Will (which is the story Jake thinks is so funny). The truth is, Will is swimming and Lindsey is standing by in case he needs help. Lindsey, I defend your honor.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Kartchner Reunion
Jake's family also had a reunion last week. This one came at a better time for us, because it happened right when Jake finished up his finals and I was able to take some time off work. Jake's parents and his siblings came over and stayed in the "Kartchner's Kabin" in Provo Canyon. This is a picture of the entire family in front of the cabin.
While Jake's family was out here we did a lot of fun thing, including spending a day at Seven Peaks (notice my amazing farmer's tan),
and climbing Mt. Timpanogos. This was taken before the hike
and this one was at the top.
It was great to able to spend time with Jake's family, and to spend some time doing "summer activities," because we haven't been able to do much of those this summer.
While Jake's family was out here we did a lot of fun thing, including spending a day at Seven Peaks (notice my amazing farmer's tan),
and climbing Mt. Timpanogos. This was taken before the hike
and this one was at the top.
It was great to able to spend time with Jake's family, and to spend some time doing "summer activities," because we haven't been able to do much of those this summer.
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