a note

on my way to mozambique...I love Portugal and have been having a great
time! I'm still alive!

ellen

I'm home!

Well, I made it to Portugal safe and sound and this morning as I was in the train going north, as soon as we got into familiar territory it really felt like I was home. It was a good feeling. I do so love this beautiful country! Last night I sang in a fado club. It was really fun and the guy who plays the funky portuguese guitar said that any time I was in Lisbon I would have to come sing with them. It was nice because I also met a very nice couple from the united states and they picked up my tab...and so it was an excellent night because I got to sing fado with the backup band and I didn't even have to pay a cent. I was blessed all along my trip, it looks like someone would like me to return safe and sound, so thanks for all of your prayers, because they are helping. Well, sure do love you all!

ellen

Other exciting news!!!

Well, I leave for Africa in two days...but even more exciting that that...I went and got myself engaged. Hyrum from Arizona has asked me and even more crazy...I said yes! So, it won't be until December that we tie the knot, so hopefully you all have time to meet him. Clear your calenders before Christmas.

ANOTHER BABY

Yes, once more I am an aunt...that bring the count to 16. Ten beautiful girls and six handsome boys. Martha and Blair, along with Keturah, Alaina, Marah, and Charles are pleased to welcome SARAH to the world. She weighed 7 lbs 13 oz and was 20 1/2 inches long! Beautiful baby!

Yet Another Baby...this one a surprise

Yesterday the 11th Deann and Zac had their fourth girl, after an emergency C-section. Monet Isabela is doing really well for being in what was her predicted 34th week. Hopefully she'll return to her Mom tomorrow (great birthday present for Mom). Everyone's healthy and we just can't wait to see her cute little face.

NEW BABY!

Here are some great pictures of my newest nephew born Saturday, March 31 at 11:something. He weighed 9 lbs 5 oz and was almost 22 inches long. He's sure a cute kid! Also note the adoring older brothers Joseph and Caleb.