"What should not be heard by little ears, should not be said by big mouths."
"A Bible that's falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn't."
"Marriage is a relationship in which one person is always right and the other is the husband."
"We are a TEMPLE-BUILDING and a TEMPLE-ATTENDING people."
Pres. Thomas S. Monson
HAPPY 4th OF JULY!!!
We're having so much fun with Tiffini and Traci's family here that I'm running out of time to get this email off. So it's going to be short. Look at the pictures and you'll understand that we are doing a lot and having a ball. The only thing that would make it better is if Tami and her family could be here! Miss you Tami and the kids. Love you tons but understand. They are in the process of moving to Gillett Wyoming so they are getting very busy. Dan got a new job there and it looks like they will break the Diederich mold and move away. I thought they knew the rule about leaving Utah Valley but I guess my rules were meant to be broken!
We were so lucky to have Ellie come five days early to spend one on one time with grandpa and grandma. She is such a delight and makes everything more fun. As usual she loves to bake with grandma, so we've been making all her favorite recipes. She's a great sue chef.
The rest of them arrived on Friday the 4th of July. Since then we have been on the go constantly. Saturday we went to Cantril and the Villages of Van Bueren. The kids got to see rug weaving, clay pots being made, home made leather shop run by the Amish and go to the famous Dutchman Store full of so many interesting and delicious things.
On Saturday night we ate at the Casino where we get lobster. Not as good as usual but fun to eat all they wanted. We then went down Snake Alley and drove around Burlington and saw all the flooding. I can't believe how fast the Mississippi River has risen. We were in Burlington just two days earlier and there was hardly any flooding. They are concerned that the levee is going to break and many farms and property will be flooded. We tried to go home on the road out of Burlington to Nauvoo and had to turn around and take another route because the road was three feet in water. I like said, everything that has to do with weather in Illinois is extreme! Got to love the cold, cold winters and flooding in the summer. What next???
Today we went to sacrament here in Nauvoo instead of traveling four hours to Canton and back. We want to spend every moment we can with our kids. After church we went to Carthage to the jail and a special program presented by the young performers from B.Y.U. It was wonderful as usual and very touching about the Saints and their reaction to hearing about the prophet and Hyrum being killed. We also went on a tour of the jail. The kids really enjoyed the presentations and seemed to grasp the spirit of the Carthage experience.
After our yummy steak dinner with all the trimmings, corn on the cob, baked potatoes, tossed salad, and homemade cinnamon rolls,(thanks to Traci) we're going on the Trial of Hope down Parley Street. Right after that the City of Nauvoo is finally having their firework display at the city park. It had to be delayed due to the rain. Go, go, go, something every minute!
I have the rest of the week planned so they can see and experience all the presentations and of course pageant, both the Bristish and the Nauvoo. I can't wait to see both of them.
Incase you're wondering if we quit the temple, we haven't. We're just taking a few days off to be with family. Rudi never gets a break even when they close the temple for maintenance so I think he deserves a day or two here and there. We will be at the temple Tuesday to officiate a session when our kids do a session. We will also go tomorrow and Tuesday when Ellie and Ethan do baptisms for the dead. We plan to wok our regular shift on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. It's getting really busy with pageant starting this week.
Stay tuned next week to hear about more of our adventures with the kids.
Making so many memories and hugging and kissing the grandkids constantly. So grateful for the visits from our family and friends.
Until next week I need to frost the cinnamon rolls and get to the fireworks.
Love and miss you all,
Rudi and Kathy
Mom and Dad
Grandpa and Grandma
At the farmers market with our granddaughter Ellie. So fun!
Rudi loving the fresh radishes.
Ellie and I at the farmers market.
Rudi found a soft drink called Fitze, close to Fritz.
Ellie and I at the end of Parley Street where the Mississippi River is flooding Nauvoo.
Ellie and I displaying the traditional flag cake that we made for the 4th.
Everyone in front of the temple. They arrived on Friday night and the first place they wanted to go was the temple. Good choice!
Before church in front of our cottage. So good to have them all here!
At the Carthage Jail.
More Carthage Jail pictures.
Jeff and Tiffini with Logan, Addie, and Jensen. Cute family!
Traci, Ethan and Ellie looking great!
Jensen and Addie in the same jacket in Cantril. It turned cold on Saturday, unusual weather!
Fudge shop in Benetonsport. We enjoyed going to all the cute towns around Cantril. Also went to Iron and Lace and watched them make rag rugs and make pottery bowls.
The night they arrived in Nauvoo. They were ready to relax and play.
More pictures of our flag cake and the five grandkids. Missed them all so much!
Love my crazy family! They like crazy pictures better than normal smiles.
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