Baptism

This beautiful young lady is Olivia Lui who has chosen to follow the Savior and

be baptized.  Here she is with two very happy sister missionaries , Sister Asera

and Sister Fanene.  Olivia just shines and is so prepared to enter the waters of

baptism.  So happy for all three of you.  We love you.

Elder Foiakau performed the baptism and did a wonderful job. What an honor

to witness this beautiful baptism.

Sister Asera and Sister Fanene made Olivia this beautiful lei to wear after she

was baptized.  

A few of the many friends who love Olivia and were so happy for her today. 

This is just the beginning of a wonderful journey for you Olivia.   Because of 

your great faith and the decision you have made to be baptized, HEavenly

Father will continue to bless you.  Happiness is found in the Gospel of Jesus 

Christ and in keeping the commandments.  We love you and rejoice with

you this day. 

Baptisms

I am so grateful for the Savior.  Look at these gorgeous smiles of these young

men who have a great desire to follow JEsus Christ and be baptized. He is smiling 

down on them today. This is Jye Bill, Kylan and Kelston Foster.  Taught by these

wonderful missionaries , Elder Anderson and Elder MCClutchie. Their lives

will be changed forever because of this great decision today.  They are just

glowing!  

Following the example of JEsus Christ into the waters of baptism.  

What a blessed day.  A sweet mother looking on as her 3 boys are baptized into

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  This is the first ordinance on

the way to becoming an eternal family.  We are so blessed that our Savior  has 

shown us the way. Heaven is smiling down today. 

Grandchildren-cont.

A throwback photo of a year ago  of the Parker family missing Emily , McKenna,

Charlotte and Halle. 

So Jaimie and Mike- please send some recent photos. 

Keller family having awesome sister missionaries over for dinner!

Our oldest beautiful grandaughter, Jalen, almost 13, made this yummy Easter

cake to share at the cousins Easter dinner.  

Jalen is an accomplished pianist. She has surpassed the deal we made that she 

learn to play the hymns.  She also plays and competes with a multiple piano

 group and it is incredible!So proud of you Jalenand how you are developing

the talents you've been blessed with.

This is Preston who was one of the winners at his pinewood derby contest.

Preston is 9 and about to finish 3rd grade. HE is very excited to come to

Australia and see all of the animals.

Preston is a great big brother to this little guy. I'm pretty sure they look a

whole lot like their Grandpa Keller:)

This is Brinley who will turn 8 in November and will be baptized!  We are so

happy that she wants to follow the Savior.  Brinley has been taking a sewing

class and made this beautiful skirt all by herself.  You've already passed

Grandma Lisa's sewing skills Brinley. 

For Valentines Day, Brinley made 100 hearts filled with love for us.  We love it 

Brinley.  And we love you. 

This is Brighton who has taken a liking to Pooh Bear. Here he is in his pooh

bear suit, sitting next to pooh bear, watching Pooh Bear on TV. 

When Brighton turned 2 in January, he got this fun clubhouse to play in. He

spends many hours in their backyard. We love and miss you Brighton!

Grandchildren

Its been some time since I posted any photos of whats going on with our family

back home while we are in Australia.  Big news!  Brandon and Alexa are 

expecting a little baby girl in July, our 8th grandchild. I think we can tell by

these smiles they are pretty happy about this great news. We couldn't be more

excited either!! We are so very blessed!

Brandon and Alex found one of our favorite places to eat -Dukes!  We didn't

know they had one in Malibu:)  Hoorah for Hula Pie!

Cameron just celebrated his 30th birthday. Here with his adorable 3 daughters

and the perfect birthday cake his awesome wife made for him. 

Cameron and Emily in Newport, Rhode Island .

McKenna Grace 5 years old

Charlotte Anna- 3 years old

Halle Noel-1 year old

Pushing the girls to watch the Boston Marathon

Cameron warming up with the girls to play a little tennis with them.

The Parker family is "Catching the Wave" in Boston!!!

Kimber and Craig- needing a new photo of just the two of you:)  To see what

Craig and Kimber have been up to- check back a month or two on this blog and

you can see all about their trip to Adelaide to visit us!!!:) 

Specialty Training

This is a memorable day!  The first ever, City Zone Specialty Training held

at the Prospect Chapel. These 12 missionaries serve in the City, meeting 

many people every day who are attending universities, working or heading to shop

at Rundle Mall.  These are obedient, focused, hard working missionaries

who have one purpose-invite all to come unto Christ.

Sister Siale, Sister Coultrop, Elder Fleming,Elder Bennion, Elder McMurray,

(assistant), Elder Mose, Elder Langi, Elder B. Johnson, Elder Revillo, Elder

Flinders(assistant), Elder Matekohi, Elder Tolbert, Elder Hanley and Elder Hartley.

After a contest on knowing the White Handbook, Elder Tolbert and Elder Hartley

snack on their missionary bikers gummie  treats. We love these missionaries!  

Baptisms

This is Candice Lu who made the choice to follow the Savior and be baptized

into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  This is a very special

young lady and we welcome her into the great Prospect Ward. Brother Belanger

was able to baptize Sister Candice.

After the baptism with the 2 Sister missionaries who taught her the Doctrine of 

Christ.  Sister Coultrop and Sister Siale. Powerful teachers who teach with

a whole lot of love. Also, this is A dear friend of Candice's, Jennifer who

supported her on this special day.

Candice and sister Missionaries with Elder and Sister Larkin who serve

tirelessly in the Prospect Ward.  They serve, teach and love each of these

new converts as they come into the Ward. 

Also baptized today is Liu Zi Wen (Dave) who was baptized by his friend, 

Mark Ruan. Dave is an incredible young man with a huge heart and a testimony

of the Savior to match. HEre he is with the 2 wonderful missionaries who invited 

him, taught him and showed him the way to follow Jesus Christ. Elder Matekohi

and Elder Bennion. 

More people who love Dave-Elder Mose, and Elder and Sister Larkin.

This was a blessed Sabbath Day.  We love you Candice and Dave. 

This is a very happy group of Missionaries. HEavenly Father is pouring our

blessings and miracles in the Australia Adelaide Mission. Elder HArtley, Elder 

B. Johnson, Elder Larkin, President Parker, Elder Tolbert and Elder Matekohi.

There is nothing that makes a missionary happier then a baptism, unless its

2 baptisms. True joy to be a part of a brother and sister being truly converted.

ElderHartley, Elder Mose, Elder B. Johnson, Elder Langi, Elder Larkin,

President Parker, Elder Matekohi, Elder Tolbert, Elder Hanley and Elder

Bennion.

Specialty Training

Enjoyed a wonderful day of training with the Firle Zone. Included in this day 

were flu shots for all of the missionaries.  Some were not too happy about

this:) Elder B. Johnson, Elder Tolbert and Elder Matekohi were just happy

they got a sucker after. 

Elder Foiakau, Elder Betonio and Elder Larsen are all finished rolling up

their white shirt sleeve to get a flu shot. Still smiling:)