The Pike Family: June 2008

Monday, June 30, 2008

Called to Serve

Mom and Dad (and the girls) flew into California Saturday morning to begin their three year journey as Mission President of the California Arcadia Mission. We miss them so much already but know that we couldn't be more blessed to have such amazing parents who are always on the Lord's errand. They have dove right in (in every sense of the word) and have already seen the Lord's hand in this great and magnificent work. We have witnessed miracles throughout their preparation and will never forget some of the experiences that we were able to be a part of as they prepared to leave.

It is not been easy to say goodbye (especially for Mom and Dad to leave the grandkids) but hope to be able to all go out to see them in Arcadia. We know that the blessings will be poured out upon them as they faithfully move forward in this the Lords important work. It is exciting to think that we have four missionaries serving all at the same time!

We love you Mom and Dad and are so blessed to have you as our parents. Thank you for your Christlike examples and willingness to serve the Lord always.

(Oh, and Thank you Aunt Leda...I stole this picture off your blog!)

Dad and Mom in the Church News

Oscar Arthur Pike, 50, California Arcadia Mission; Grandview 3rd Ward, Provo Utah Grandview East Stake; ward language missionary and branch Young Men president; former counselor in a stake presidency, bishop and counselor, Scoutmaster, ward mission leader and missionary in the El Salvador San Salvador Mission. Professor of food science, Brigham Young University. Born in Boise, Idaho, to Frank Jensen and DarThel Bybee Pike. Married Stephanie Irene Richards, eight children. An achievement day leader, Sister Pike is a former stake Primary president and counselor, ward Primary president, ward Young Women president, counselor, adviser and camp director and gospel doctrine teacher. Born in Portland, Ore., to Richard Merrill and Mary Elizabeth Gurnsey Richards.

Sunday, June 22, 2008

"We Are a Happy Family"

This is as good as it gets folks! Do you know how hard it is to round up three boys who hate taking pictures for just five minutes?

(And yes, Mark is one of the three not Kason!)

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Our Garden

This is our favorite part of our so called garden. Brigham and Jensen helped plant their initials in raddish seeds. It is a tradition that Mark did as a child and I thought it was the coolest idea. Yes, Brig and Jence think it is pretty awesome too. I was pretty excited about it because it was the only thing that I planted and it actually came up!