March 2016 in Kensington, MD/Washington DC Temple Mission

Happy March!

It is so wonderful that when we truly look for the good, we can always find it.

Yes, snow in March!

I have to admit, it can be pretty.

Amy Chandler - enjoying homemade caramel corn with melted chocolate

drizzled over it - while we play games.

Jefferson and Amy were even able to get Michael to play.

We have so much fun when they come to visit.

Spring may be coming?

We keep hoping.

Celebrating 150 years of Relief Society.  I was in charge of the program and was able to get some wonderful material to use from Jeffrey who pointed me toward the soon-to-be released book on the first 150 years of RS.

Butterflies are one of my favorite things.  I learned to crochet one, thanks to Brenda Lovell.  And we used them to decorate.


Thank you, Elder Wirthlin.

Decorations for the food table.

The decorating turned out beautifully.

And the food was very good.

This was my wonderful committee.

My sweet Visiting Teaching Companion, Helen Hanson.

The Hail and Farewell for the Hollingshauses and the Workmans.  Oh, how these people will be missed.

It is always wonderful to share time outside the temple with our temple (mission) president and his sweet, sweet companion - President and Sister Colton.

I'm excited to have Max help me consume my mini peppers.  And chop them for salads.

It is nice to take a few hours and shop at the mall.  These two sisters, Stephanie Payne and Virginia Coleman, bring such fun and laughter into my life.

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A day-trip to Antietam National Battlefield and Haper's Ferry

Michael always likes to examine the cannons.

Harpers Ferry  -  downtown (which is two blocks long)

John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry, Virginia, was an effort by this white abolitionist to initiate an armed slave revolt in 1859 by taking over this US arsenal.

Michael, with our friends, Evan and Pam Lewis - who went with us.

Harpers Ferry - a very quaint little town

Muskets were made in Harpers Ferry where the North had an arsenal and where the South was able to acquire supplies:  food, ammunition, clothing and bedding from the undefendable position of Harpers Ferry.

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Virginia Coleman and I having fun trying on hats.

Lewises and Cannons on Easter Sunday at the Visitors' Center.  We attended a beautiful Easter program.

Cherry blossom time in the Washington DC area.

Beautiful neighborhood with cherry blossoms.

...in our own back yard.

Picture from Idaho

The outcome of Sandie trying to protect a sleeping Mason as she got her foot tangled in the seat belt and fell out of the car with him in her arms.  OUCH!

Picture from Daybreak, Utah

Henry and Eloise, enjoying a beautiful spring-like day.

Pictures from Happy Valley, Oregon


Clever hat for Dr.Seuss Day.
Good job, Vikki.


Beautiful Vikki

Sentiments from Vikki - I'm pretty sure I must agree!


The Modjeskis traveling in style to Arizona.

 Cooper and Paxton are ready for St. Patrick's Day.

Thanks to an amazing book named The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up:  The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing, I think I may be able to 'clean out' a little more when we return home.  Vikki introduced me to this book when she came to visit us.


Pictures from West Linn, Oregon


Who loves Max?


West Linn Debs and Guys.
I'm very excited to watch Allyson perform this next school year - and sorry I didn't get to see Jay perform


Picture from Ohio Cincinnati Mission


We are so proud of our missionary, (Hayden) Elder Cannon.

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It is such a beautiful experience to serve five days a week in this amazing edifice.

We are so happy to be here.  We are blessed.
We are very thankful for the support of loving friends and family.

We love you all.
Remember who you are.
Lots of love and hugs from
Elder and Sister Cannon in Washington D.C.