Summertime! This summer could not be any better for these Arizonians! The high has maybe reached 75 degrees with many cool, rainy and breezy days. The Norwegians wish it was a little warmer, (last summer it did get up to 90 degrees.) But, we are loving it .... and the living is easy.
Wouldn't the living be easy on this island -
cloudy or sunny?
Norwegian charm abounds! Many neighborhood
mail box stands are decorated with pots or
hanging baskets of flowers.
The Elders are becoming very proficient in painting -
providing much service to many people this summer.
This time, the Søsters, Jim and I joined them at the
Swendsen's to help paint their 100+ year old barn and
enjoy the beautiful sunny day on their many acres filled
with flowers, vegetables, woods and charm!
providing much service to many people this summer.
This time, the Søsters, Jim and I joined them at the
Swendsen's to help paint their 100+ year old barn and
enjoy the beautiful sunny day on their many acres filled
with flowers, vegetables, woods and charm!
On the Swendsen's acreage, stands this adorable
playhouse extraodinaire. Lucky grandkids!
playhouse extraodinaire. Lucky grandkids!
We enjoyed a delicious lunch which included
many fresh vegetables and strawberries from
their sprawling garden.
Their amazing 100+ year old home
is so charming.
Everyone is at the beach or at their water front hyttas.
Recently we were invited out to Hilda's family
water front home. The only way to get there is
by boat or a walk through the woods.
Such a cute family spending quality family time at their hytta.
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What's for dinner? Fresh sea trout!
Caught by our friends Tom og Turid.
Blueberries grow wild - like ground cover in the woods.
They are small but tasty. A very nice finish to our trout dinner!
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We enjoyed a delightful visit with this cute family.
(the picture is missing two more family members)
They know how to relax and enjoy their summer.
K-sand's current missionaries are also enjoying summer...
and we sure are enjoying them!
Søsters Smith og Hudson and Eldstes Naumu og Bjornn.
On the way back to the center we fit in all four.
Søster Hudson felt veldig koselig (cozy) in the back.
So inviting!
At one spot on the hike around "our" lake, you
turn to the left and see the lake.....
and turn to the right and see the North Sea.
Our "charming" R.S. president and the senior
missionary sister at a recent ward beach party.
Home teaching is extra special in the summer!
Traveling through beautiful scenery and visiting
with beautiful people and their dogs!
My companion enjoying home teaching and Chevy is
liking the attention.
Round-a-bouts control the traffic here and they
are so colorful this time of year.
Two very charming hyttas.
Feeling loved and blessed living in Norway this summer!!
