The Monk Bunch

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

New Bishopric

Wynn was called to be a bishop up at BYU-I.

1st stake ~ 39th Ward.

He was set apart on Sunday, June 10, 2012.

His counselors are:

1st - Lonnie Mortenson

2nd - Darrell Dutson

(Don't you love how they each

have the same hair cut?)

What a totally humbling experience.

Wynn is going to love this calling. He is

so excited to serve. It's been fun watching

him become "more comfortable" if you will.

I feel so blessed! I can't think of anything

better than to have a husband that is

willing, able, and worthy

to serve our Lord and Savior,

Jesus Christ.

The church is true!

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Fence is coming along. . .

Remember last February when our fence blew down?

We are trying to get it rebuilt.

Boy, what a job!

Wynn has been having his cancer treatments

and they make him so tired and so we have

been struggling getting this fence built.

Remember when it just poured a couple

of Saturdays ago? That was the day

Wynn, Steve, and Sam poured the

cement for the posts.

What a wet day to say the least.

Sam and Steve were both sick

when they came that day and then

they were out in the rain all

day long.

So grateful for such good sons!

But, this week, we made such progress!

I have been waiting to plant my garden because

I know it will get trampled on when the fence

is being built.

I hope I get a garden this year!

We shall see. . .

Sam and Hailey gave me this

Strawberry hanging basket and I have

been picking strawberries!

Don't they just look delicious?

(It might be my only garden this year).

Just had to share!

This is a picture of the table runner I made for Elina

to take back to Finland with her.

I hope she likes it.

Natalie wanted me to make her a quilt but just

not enough hours in a day.

Counting blessings

Two things I am very thankful for:

1) Priesthood blessings &

2) Dr.'s that know what they are doing.

Last Wednesday evening, Camden pulled a motorcycle

trailer type thing on top of him. It hit him square

in the face! I guess blood was gushing everywhere!

Emily thought Camden's nose was going to come off!

Very scary!

After a trip to the E.R., a cat scan, and

20 stitches later, we pray he

will be okay. Pretty bruised up

but oh, loved so much!

Still such a happy baby!

They did an amazing job stitching

this little guy up.

Oh, isn't he just the cutest?

We love you Camden!

Our trip with Elina

Last week Elina, a girl Natalie taught in the mission

field, came from Finland for a visit.

There were four sister missionaries that

knew her and they are all from Utah

except for Natalie. Each will take

a week with Elina.

Natalie invited Wynn and I to take them

to Yellowstone Park!

What a beautiful day for our visit and

oh, how much we did enjoy the

company!

Here we are at the Grand Canyon

of Yellowstone.

In my opinion, the most beautiful part of the park!

Natalie, Elina, me, and Cassidy.

Elina, me, and Wynn.

Such cute girls!

Best friends forever!

We feel so blessed that Natalie had the opportunity

of going on a mission and developing

these life long relationships.

PRICELESS!

This is why Yellowstone is named Yellowstone.

Our beautiful daughter!

After a long day this is what

our back seat looked like driving home.

I also got to go to Jackson Hole and then to

the Bar J Wranglers with these girls on

Wednesday. We had so much fun.

I hope Elina got a good feel for

life in South East Idaho.

She will now go to Utah and spend time with

the other Sis. Missionaries there.

Natalie will go to Utah each week-end

to enjoy more festivities.

They will do many temple trips, a

luxury to a Fin!

Catch-up post. . .

Just had to add a few pictures to catch up my blog. . .

Camden and Emily love to come to Grandma and Grandpa's

to play on the RZR even if it is in the garage!

We really need to get out more often!

On June 1st was Emily's dance recital.

She has been practicing for a long time.

She did so well, we were all so proud of her.

It is so scary to get up in front of people

and then to DANCE!

WOW, she did amazing!

(crumby picture but it's all I have :( )

Monday, June 4, 2012

Well, life is so much better this week. I think my allergies are getting better:) I DID get your package, and have been taking your Allegra. I think now I have like 15 different types of allergy meds from a variety of people. The famous quote, "Here I have something that will work for you!" and I say, "uh... uh, ok!" Hahaha but I’m hangin' in there. Getting better.

The kids here all had to go to a half day of school here today. The principal’s wouldn’t let them give out report cards until today, so you have to come! How lame! I bet you are glad to be done! :) Are you going to retire when I came home? What’s in store for you there? Let me know!

So the highlight of the week was Andre's baptism! It was amazing! Absolutely NOTHING went wrong! We set up chairs meticulously and had programs made by a printer in the ward, and everything was perfect. Andre was so excited, and you could tell that he was happy. The Spirit was amazing and strong. SO, SO BLESSED! :) All smiles. He got confirmed in church yesterday, and we got to stand in on that too, so that was fun. What a good guy! Haha from a pack a day for 11 years to baptism! :) It’s the best.

Life is really great for me! We are getting T-shirts made for our zone (I somehow got in charge of that one!) They will be awesome! They say, "iTract" and then have a picture a missionary knocking on a door! Haha its pretty funny.

We're going to Bakersfield to play a game with our district today. Lots of driving! But it’s what everyone else wants to do, haha! :) Life is great.

Just remember transfers are next Tuesday, so if you are going to send anything this week, either send it to the Mission office, or straight here, but it has to be sent like today or tomorrow, so I can get it. If not, don’t worry about it! :) You are the best mom, and I love you! Thanks for everything, you are the Bom.Com! :)

Love,

Elder Matthew Monk

California Ventura Mission

Jan. 2011 - Jan. 2013