New Missionaries

Zone Leaving and Dinner at the Mission Home

July 1st a new mission was created in Mexico City and the Ecatepec Zone was moved from the Northwest mission into the new mission. My parents were so sad to lose these elders to the other mission. When my dad went to say goodbye, the zone leaders had bought matching ties for everyone including my dad (the first picture). The rest of the pictures are of the Industrial zone who were invited to a turkey dinner at the mission home.

Sister's Conference

These are the Sisters serving in the Northwest Mission. My mom had a meeting with them this past week. She really enjoyed her time getting to know them better.

A Few More Pictures Of Elder Oaks Visit

Elder Dallin H. Oaks Visits The Mission

I spoke with my parents today and they told me what a wonderful experience it was having an apostle of the Lord visit the mission. They have several additional pictures that will be sent at a later time, but this particular pictures is of those that participated in the special musical number during the confrence. My mom said that the song was just amazing!! These Elders had spent a lot of time preparing the song, "Rise Up O Men Of God." Elder Rasband (an area authority) said that he hears songs sung like this about once a week, but never one that good. Elder Oaks said, "That group wasn't good, they were outstanding!" My parents were so proud! The Elders are (from left to right) Elder Dougal, Knickerbocker, Moss, Rodriguez, Medina, Bishoff, Holden, Shelley, Howard and McCord.

New Missionaries and Those Returning Home

The first picture is the newest missionaries in the mission. The pictures below are the missionaries returning home.

Goodbye From Mexico (Day 7)

All good things must come to an end. My sister and I fly out tomorrow. I have loved this trip!! I have gained a greater love for the Mexican people and the experiences have strengthened my testimony of the gospel. I have taken over 200 pictures so I will try and do a few more posts in the upcoming weeks, after I give my kids some love and attention :) I am so thankful to my wonderful husband who took a week off work to allow me to come and enjoy spending time with my parents. I have the best husband! I can't express to you enough my pleasure in seeing your sons and daughters spreading the gospel. This experience has blessed my life in more ways than I can explain. Thank you for your kind words and comments...you guys are the best!

In closing, I just had to post my favorite picture of the day. Mexico City is always exciting. This is what I saw this morning...I laughed my head off. I think this taxi is one balloon away from launching :)

This is the front of the mission home. I have more pictures of the home that I will post later.


I love spotting Elders while driving down the street. I hurried and took this picture from the back of the van.