Branch Summer Party

Some of the kids swimming.

Rockking keeping a watchful eye out for the kids.

The Elders, Vernon, and his family.

Liz and I

Tabby, Vernon, and Prez

We had such a great time that night.  We finally had time to chat with the members, enjoy a nice night at the beach, and wonderful food.  But the best part of the evening was Brother Every.  He is such a good man, we both are very fond of this older gentleman.  He was "going 80" this month.  A few weeks ago Bart said that we should do something to honor Vernon.  He has been a member from the very early years here (29 years).  So he planned a little surprise for him at the Branch summer picnic.  He contacted his son and invited any and all family (they aren't of our faith), invited several long time members to give tributes, and then he ordered a humungous "B" cake from our favorite bakery "The Cake Shop". That night the family came, the cake was big and beautiful and there were many smiles!  He was very surprised!  The next day during testimony meeting, he shared with all of us what it had meant to him and of course finished with his solid testimony.  Some say it is the most they've ever heard from him.  Thanks Elder Webster!