Well it is just words this week. I just downloaded my pictures and forgot to drag them over into the folder and then promptly deleted everything off the camera. And I had some great pictures this week. Oh well, what can you do.

Monday after the temple most of us headed over to the county fair to watch the harness races. We didn't stay long but went back on Wednesday with Katie and Aaron Zsemberry and then on Saturday night we went back for the demolition derby. We remembered all the fun times with Gary Yeates when he competed at the Ventura County Fair.

Monday afternoon our group went on the sacred grove tour with forester Bob Parrot. What a wonderful afternoon walking over this sacred ground and learning many things about the Smith farm and what the church has done in the last few years with this land. They are letting the forest regenerate and in ten years it has done remarkably well.

Saturday we were privileged to serve in the baptistry and had several groups with about 24 youth. It is always wonderful to serve with these great people. Today, Sunday, we took a walk up the Hill Cumorah and a walk through the grove with the Hamiltons and Crookstons. A great Sabbath. I watched a great talk given by Pres. Monson at a BYU devotional in 2004. Three great points. 1. Live within your income 2. Stand firm for truth 3. Find joy in service. Have a great week.