The Hardys in Portugal

This beautiful family, the Hardys (Michelle Munson Hardy) visited us in May.  We were so delighted to see them.  Their children are adorable, and their baby was laughing all the time.  We spent a fun evening with them.  Her husband was a missionary in Portugal.  They were able to visit the site where Portugal was dedicated for the gospel by President Monson. That night Michelle's husband got to see the 40th anniversary extravaganza in Oeiras Stake Center that night.  Great fun.  Thanks Michelle!

Couple missionaries

In August we welcomed a new couple to our mission.  Sr. And Elder Stucki with President and Sr. Fluckiger

At the end of June, we said farewell to Larry and Paula Rose, a wonderful couple from Bountiful, Utah who taught us so much when we first got here.

Our District June 2014

We have served with some wonderful Elders and Sisters.  It occurred to me that I should be taking more pictures of these dear people so that we can always remember them. These are the missionaries that we have served with since coming to Caldas da Rainha.

Sr. Rosemann, Sr. and Elder Sommer

Sr. Anderson

Elder Rigby, Oliveira, Sr. DeCarvalho, Sr. Santos, Elder  Fonts and Elder Tyler at a branch activity, April 2014.

Sr. DeCarvalho and Sr. Santos.  Sr. Santos was 31 when she went on her mission.  She had a boyfriend in Brazil, who introduced her to the the gospel, and she had a very good job, but she felt that she had to serve a mission before they got married.  She finished her mission in April and they married in June.  Sr. DeCarvalho finished her mission in August 2014.  Both were excellent missionaries and they loved serving together in Caldas da Rainha

Elder Rigby and Elder Knight. March 2014

The day before transfers. Sr. Anderson and Rosemann.  Sr. Anderson went to Madeira.  Sr. Anderson was fun because she somehow always had the scoop on what was happening around the mission and because she liked to figure out people and what made them tick.  She had many theories that were great to listen to.

The day before transfers.  Elders Rigby and Mel.  Elder Rigby went to the Azores

The Fourth of July with our District.  L to R.  Elder Mel from Salt Lake City, Oliveira, Brazil Sr. Anderson, Boulder Colorado, Sr. Rosemann, Centerville, Elder Rigby from Layton area and Elder Denney from Kaysville

Lark and Parker in Portugal

Parker and Lark in Belem on day-one of their trip to Portugal

Lark and Parker arrive in Lisbon on  July 6, happy to be off the plane after a very long flight.

The dining room of the Ajuda Palace

The throne room at the Ajuda Palace, Lisbon

In the grottoes of Lagos for a wonderful boat ride

Lagos, Portugal where Parker served a few months of his mission

Tavira. 

Portemao, Algarve, Portugal