Flag Day

Flag Day is a big thing around the Battalion.  Flag Day not only commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States (1777) and the birthday of the Army (1775), this year is also the 100^th anniversary of the US Marine Corps garrisoned permanently in San Diego. We have buntings hanging on the front porch.  Invitations were sent through the mail and through email for a program out in the back grassy area at the Battalion.  The Marine Color Guard was there, there were speakers, singers and a recognition ceremony.  And let’s not forget cake!  Cut with a Marine saber.  It was quite a busy day for tours, too.

Battalion soldier and Marine Color Guard

Cutting the cake with a saber

Flag Day is also the anniversary of our oldest daughter and her wonderful husband.  Happy number 17!

This week we “volunteered” to inspect some of the mission cars while the missionaries were in Zone conference.  Volunteered means we answered the phone when one of the office missionaries called.  After inspecting the first car, it was pretty easy.  Craig checked outside stuff like fluid levels and tire pressure and tread wear.  I did the inside stuff like making sure all the paperwork is there, the cleanliness of the interior, and mileage.  It took both of us to check on the lights and blinkers.  Each car got a note that said either Good Job or Repent. 

Craig inspecting cars

One evening at the Battalion this week we got two visitors who spoke no English so needed a tour in Spanish.  We didn’t have any Spanish Sisters available on shift.  Craig has not memorized the tour in Spanish yet, but he was all we had.  He took the script with him. I sat in.  The guests were very good with helping him out with words.  They were so nice and the tour turned out quite well.  We’ll see how long before he does another one.

Craig's first Spanish tour

For P day this week, we went back to La Jolla because who wouldn’t?  So beautiful and peaceful.

Remember our computer issues from last week? That wasn't the end of them, but these two were once again in the right place at the right time. Sister Stephens and Larson are now what we like to call the A/V Sisters.  I hope they are always on my shift, every single time.  Not only because we love them, but just in case we have to call Matt in Salt Lake again.

This week’s spotlight is on beautiful Sister Kennedy, from Herriman, UT.  She was attending UVU in Orem before her mission, and is hoping to transfer to BYU after completing her general studies.  She has taken voice lessons and sings like an angel.  She loves jewelry and bling of every kind.  She is soft spoken and very bright, and her facial expressions are priceless.  She and her companion Sister Jack (from last week’s spotlight) won the mission prize for having the cleanest car.  This was decided before we inspected cars and we were not the ones that inspected their car anyway.

Happy Father’s Day!  Especially to my wonderful husband who is a great father. 

I am lucky enough to have one of the best Dads ever and I miss him every day.  He was always the very best of examples and taught me by word and deed.  He always knew the answer to everything.

Craig also has one of the best Dads ever.

I also appreciate my Step Father who takes such good care of my mom.

And I don’t want to forget my Son and my Son-in-Law.  Both great dads.

Speaking of my son, you might get a little kick out of seeing him at Girl’s camp.  He is a counselor in the Bishopric and they did this little number.  I think they did a great job.  My boy is the one on the left.

Girls Camp 2014