This is the Place!!!

The sign as we came into town

People have asked what the country looks like where we are, so here are some shots. Harlowton

Looking towards Harlowton.

On a hill in" Harlo" looking to the west. 

Park down the hill from us.

Jack want to get him fishing line wet so bad with all these ponds so close.

Looking down the main street of town on a Sunday afternoon. A lot of the buildings are boarded up.

Looking up the street on a Monday morning. A few more cars.

Wheatland County Courthouse. 

At the Courthouse, I don't know if you can read it.

Harlowton was a big train town until late 1970s and early 1980s when the Milwaukee Railroad went bankrupted and closed every thing down in town. Which was the main source of income.

One of many Hotel and buildings on main street that have closed down. Sad to see these old building just standing empty. 

Our Church House.

 Where we meet.

Being Fed --- Mission Home Part 3

      We arrived at the Mission Home around 11:00 on the 8th of May. Met the Mission President and his wife. Sister Gardner took us right into the Mission Home to get settled for the day and to put our stuff in our room. We got to stay in the room called the "Apostle Room" because that is the room the authorities stay in when they visit. I felt important. After we put our stuff in our room we were interviewed by President Gardner. Such a nice, humble man. He did make me feel better about going to Harlowton (which is a good thing). Sister Garner was busy fixing lunch for the incoming Missionaries. They and the APs went to the airport to get 11 new missionaries. When they got to the Mission home we all had lunch (with the office help & APs). It was the Cafe Rio Pull Pork, which I love. 

    After lunch then we were really feed. President and Sister Gardner gave an orientation which was very good . They talked about the Mission and our purpose as missionaries (some we heard in the MTC, but can't hear it too often). The purpose is to invite people to come unto Christ. He also talked about Montana being the Treasure State, that their biggest treasure being the people and our main job is to love them. After dinner (another great meal) we had a great Testimony Meeting. with everyone bearing their testimonies, loved hearing the young missionaries and their strong (and some weak) testimonies. The spirit was very strong. The next morning we woke up to missionaries everywhere ( it was transfer day) and to another great meal. After breakfast the missionaries started on their way and so did we. Harlowton here we come.

Montana, Billings Mission Home ( the Apostle Room are the windows on the right)

Mission Home ( Tiffany are you homesick yet?)

Mission Home                                           Mission Office

Back of Mission Home (main entrance)

              Elder and Sister Brooks                                      Sister Gardner and President Gardner

Billings Temple (front)

Back of Temple looking at windows to Celestial Room

Our group in front of Temple 

Monument we saw on our way to Harlowton just outside of Billings.

Antelope, Buffalo, and Bears, oh my --- Trip Part 2

We left early (well not so early, as it was 9:00) on Monday the 7th to head up to Montana. The Jeep was loaded to the brim. It was a great trip especially with a side trip into Yellowstone.

 As you can tell by how low the back of the jeep is it was loaded.

Van, these pictures are for you, as you requested.

 Inside all the way to the top.

 As we were headed out.

 Yellowstone National Park, Old Faithful 

 Two old faithfuls

 Going off, we timed it great as we only had to wait about 15 minutes.

 Love this shot, the sky is so blue. Couldn't have asked for a better day.

 Even the bears were out enjoying it.

 He (or she) didn't want to look our way.

 One of the rivers (Yellowstone I think).

 The Buffalo were everywhere.

 Up close and personal (don't worry we were in the car.)

 Moose across theYellowstone River.

 One of the waterfalls. This was the only waterfall we saw as most of the roads were still closed for the winter.

Boy, do we look like missionaries or what? 

Down river

 Elk by the North Entrance

 Sign like this near Umatilla, OR (where we used to live).

We have arrived!!!!!

And The Pictures Begin -- MTC Part 1

The internet is up and running, so now I will start putting up pictures. Hopefully not too boring and I hope you enjoy them as much as we enjoyed the experience. 

 On our way to the MTC. Do we look like missionaries?

 The famous Missionary picture, we even have our tags.

 Front of the MTC

 Where we stayed while at the MTC, the Jacob Hamlin building on the third floor. Very nice room and we loved being on the MTC campus. Loved being able to soak up the spirit there.

 Our first day. The tulips were great.

 View from our window, loved looking out and seeing the missionaries scurrying from class to wherever. I could just imagine my Grandkids doing that in a few years. (It will be here before I know it or am ready.)

 Bad picture from our window, but you can see the missionaries coming and going.

 From our window again. For you Van and the rest of you Y fans.

 Our District: Elder and Sister Elwood from Boise, ID going to Hawaii, Kona Temple Mission. This is their 2nd mission. I know that will be hard, but someone has to do it and they are willing to sacrifice.

 Elder and Sister Leavit from Homedale, ID going to the Kentucky, Louisville Mission. 

they are member - leader support missionaries and this is their fist mission. They are going to a small Branch in Illinois to help them.

 Elder and Sister Muchmoor from Vancouver, WA going to the Missouri, Independence Mission.

They will be working in Family History scanning family histories in the library there. This is their 4th mission. 

 Brother Hawkes our morning teacher.

 Sister Reece our afternoon teacher.

Our District with Sister Reece by the famous world map.

Montana we made it.

We made it to Montana today, not all the way to Billing but close. Tomorrow we will be at the Mission Home. Then the real work begins. The trip has been good, we took a little side trip through Yellowstone. What a beautiful place!!!!(pictures still to follow) Will check in agin when we get Internet again.

I can't believe it is almost over.

Boy, had this week gone by fast!! At the beginning of the week I thought it would go on forever, now it feels like we just got here. I will admit I am tired. It is amazing how sitting in class all day and eating can wear you out. We are so lucky our room looks out on the Wilford Woodruff Building where the cafeteria is. It is so fun to watch the Young Missionaries come and go. I can just see our Grandkids in just a few years being those missionaries. I can hardly wait. Being here has made us excited to be on our way even if this is a great place to be.