Youth Cultral Event.

Tawny had the amazing opportunity to participate in the once-in-a-lifetime event Saturday. She got to dance in the Youth Cultural Celebration preceding the Twin Falls Temple dedication. They started practicing together as a stake each Wednesday night in May. They practiced once a week until the last couple weeks when they had two practices and some with all 14 stakes. They preformed at the Filer Fair Grounds. President Monson, President Eyring, Elder Cook and Elder Costa attended the Saturday Night performance. President Monson spoke to the youth before their performance. He admonished them to always pray about the decisions they made. He said DECISIONS DETERMINE DESTINY - and had the audience repeat that. He also told them to respect and obey their parents, and do good in school and enjoy it. He then pronounced a blessing on them. We were very proud of Tawny.

Sandy

China!

Hi all, Clark and I just returned from an amazing 10 day trip to Beijing, China to visit Katie's sister who is living there and to attend some olympic events. We had a great time and if you are interested in seeing any of our photos... we have a ton posted on our blog: www.hymasfam.blogspot.com. we'd love to have you visit!

Hi everyone. I didn't know who knew or not but Shawn and I are expecting a baby at the end of February. We are really excited. I think Bailey is the most excited. She really wants a baby sister. We get to find out hopefully in the next week or so what we are having. Hope everyone is doing well.
Love,
Jennifer

Rich's Presentation

Val and I were able to come to Salt Lake to sit in on Rich's PhD defense. Two weeks ago he submitted his 150 pg dissertation to a committee who gets up to speed on his research. Then he presents the research that he has been working on for the past SEVERAL years to the committee (which consists of several professors), and anyone else who is interested in the research he did. At the end of his presentation anyone can ask questions. Then the public is dismissed and the committee start asking questions. At this point Rich had to defend his knowledge and prove to the committee that he knows what he is talking about. It was a very interesting process that I was glad I got to witness. He passed with flying colors and one committee member offered his a job to work in the summers during his break from medical school. I am very proud of Rich and the accomplishment he has made. He has worked long and hard for this!!!
Lorinda

Rich's PhD Defense

Today is a red-letter day. Rich did his final oral presenation for his PhD today and PASSED!!!!!!! He did a wonderful job. He'll be starting med school at the end of the month. Wahoo!!!!

Lynnae

Twin Falls Air Show

For all you girls who likes a man in uniform...Blue Angle pilots

J.A.T.O Launch from Fat Albert

The air show was great this year! We had the Blue Angles come and they were amazing.

Shoshone Falls

The water is really high right now so

the falls is B-E-A-UTIFUL!!!