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Popsicles and Bees

Popsicles and Bees

Payton’s brother Austin made a visit out to us at the MTC after he got back from Afghanistan! Everything was crazy as the semester came to an end, but he was able to jump right in. He got to check out our TPR (langauge-learning) class and see what life on campus looks like. But, one […]
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Pig’s Feet and Another Party

Pig’s Feet and Another Party

I’m a bit behind on blogs, but I promise to get some fresh, current Colorado posts out soon. This was a much anticipated lab with limited spots. I got the privilege of helping shave the pig’s foot before rushing off to my small group study. Payton was left to learn the art of suturing. I […]
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Half-linc Hayday

Half-linc Hayday

I am of the strong opinion that eating together is one of the best ways to get to know people and form familial type bonds. I have the luxury of eating three meals a day, of which I am well-aware that much of the world doesn’t have this option. But, I am convinced that if […]
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Rotten Ceilings

Rotten Ceilings

If you know my family at all, you know they’re fixer-uppers. I think I’ve been a part of at least 4-5 house guttings through my teenage years and into my 20’s, two of those houses being ones we actually lived in. I can’t forget learning how to solder copper plumbing with my dad, which also […]
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The Pollen Dance

The Pollen Dance

The most spectacular thing I’ve experienced this month was getting up close and personal with a new hive of bees. But, by far, the best part wasn’t hunting down the queen or looking for brood, but watching the bees dance to tell the other bees exactly where there was pollen to be found. It was […]
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Paper Plates, Please

Paper Plates, Please

We love sharing meals. There is just something about it that makes you feel like family. Sometimes, it’s BYOL (bring your own lunch), other times it’s a potluck, and sometimes you just have to bring your own bowl! Honestly, this wasn’t really the norm for us before. Usually, in a city, everyone lives too far […]
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Trip to Michigan

Trip to Michigan

We spent Easter Break in Michigan. Here a few moments that I managed to catch. But, truthfully, most of the good moments happened when there wasn’t a camera around, or when you’re so caught up in enjoying the moment that finding a camera would never even cross your mind. I’ll tell you this, at the […]
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Snow and Savory

Snow and Savory

First Day of Spring! We’d finally fixed our grill and wanted a taste of home last night. We feasted on kofta burgers, fatush, and hummus! I took this recipe from: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/kofta-kebabs/. You can either make these on skewers or just form them into burgers. This recipe is legit–I think it tastes totally authentic! 1 pound […]
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Pick-a-Field

Pick-a-Field

A day or two before the official missions conference started, our small group jokingly contemplated putting up a “Fortunes Told Here” booth to help students decide where they should go overseas. Even jokingly, the whole idea may seem a bit offensive, but I will tell you after spending two days hearing from representatives from all […]
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Checking Vitals

Checking Vitals

Field Health Class! The purpose of this course was to help prepare us to take care of our own health (medical work with tribal people is a whole other ballgame). There is a 2 week course that we could possibly take in North Carolina that would teach us suturing, IVs, bone-setting and more, but that’s […]
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