Girl's Day for Pedicures

On Friday Vanessa and I went to Kaizen's for pedicures. The Nantais family gave me a pedicure for my birthday, so we booked a Mommy/Daughter day. It was so nice. We sat across from each other while we were having them done. Then we picked out our colours. Mine was suppose to be pink, but it turned out red. Vanessa's is a nice purple. Our feet were so soft and smooth that we felt like we were slipping in your sandals as we were walking to the car. So thanks to the Nantais' for a wonderful birthday present.

Where did the summer go?

I can't believe it is almost September already. That means Vaenssa will be going back to school next week. I'm not looking forward to an empty house again. So this week I wanted to spend time with her. She asked me to go to Will's baseball game last night and it was alot of fun. They didn't win, but they still have one more game to take the title.

Sherry happy Brantford is winning!

Vanessa is sick because London is losing!

Will getting ready to bat. And Vanessa wanted a picture of his butt. We had 2 older couples around us (from London) and they were alot of fun to be with. It was great just spending time with Vanessa. I love the one and one with my children. I just wish I could do it with all of them.

He is doing great in Ireland!

We have had 3 emails from Josh since he got into the mission field. He is serving in the Finglas Ward in the Dublin Stake. He has had so many spiritual experiences already. I can see he is growing spiritually. He is learning to rely on his Heavenly Father and that is so good. It sure makes it nice for a mom to know that he has his Heavenly Father there for him no matter what is going on. Especially since I can't be there. He is getting along pretty good with is companion and learning lots from him. He has done lots of teaching and has had the opportunity to have someone come up to him and his companion and ask for them to teach him. His wife had just died and he wanted to know more about the church so he approached the missionaries. He hasn't sent me any pictures yet, but he emailed some to his girlfriend of when he was in the MTC. Here is a couple of them. Well that is all for now.



Josh at the Preston England Temple.



Josh in is room at the MTC.



Elders in the MTC that were from Canada. (including Josh)

He's Finally in Ireland

On Wednesday August 6th at 2:00 a.m. we received a phone call. But it was a wonderful phone call. Josh called from the Manchester airport to say hello before heading off to Ireland. I was hoping he would. He sounded great. He said he didn't get much sleep because they had to be up at 4:00 a.m., but he was excited to get to Ireland. So I patiently waited for a email or something telling me he made it. Because on the LDS Missionary Mom emails, they said that President Creer sends you an email. Well in my eyes, it is not quick enough. LOL So on Saturday morning it arrive!

THE EMAIL WAS FINALLY HERE AND THEY EVEN SENT PICTURES! It was great. He told us where Josh would be serving (Finglas Ward in Dublin). He told us who Josh's companion/trainer would be (Elder CraigGardner from Gloucester, England).

He told us how pleased they were to have Josh in their mission and they look forward to sharing great experiences with him. They explained some of the rules and told us his P-day would be on Wednesday. It is so good to have some of my questions answered. No we wait for our first email from Ireland. We hope that the people of Ireland come to love Josh as much as we do. I know the Lord will bless him for his effort.

I Love Our New Blog, Thanks to Jacquie!

I just wanted to thank Jacquie for all the hard work she did to updated our blog. I could not get it pretty like hers, so she offered to do it. And I love it. She even gave me a choice of 3 different ones. So once I get bored of this one, we have 2 others to work with, right Jacquie? So thanks again for all your hard work. I love you and miss you. Enjoy your time in New York City. I can't wait to see your blog once you get back.

Musson's 50th Anniversary

Only July 23rd, Doug and Joanne Musson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

Scott, Debbie and Jessie spend the day decorating the gym at the Hamilton 3rd Ward building.

It turned out really nice. Gary and I just showed up in the after and help blow up balloons and did a little more decorating. Doug and Joanne had an idea that something was going on, but they didn't know to what extent. So when Gary brought them over, they were surprised at how big it was. Also, Aunt Roz and Uncle Earl from Nova Scotia came to surprise them. Also Uncle Ken, Jeff and his wife and Patty Musson all came from Trenton area. It sure was nice to see everyone. But I think the night was a great success.

Scott order chinese food and we had the chocolate fountain going. Also they had a great cake that they order.

More than enough food to go around. In fact there was so much left over that the missionaries got feed for a few days. LOL Well congrats to Mom and Dad Musson on 50 years of marriage.

He's Gone for 2 Years!

Well Josh has left on his mission. We have been very busy getting his farewell in order and getting him packed and ready to go, but he left on July 17th. It was a very bittersweet day. No one can tell you how it is going to feel. But once you have gone through it, you can relate to all those moms that did it. A part of your heart is ripped right out when they walk through that gate never to be hugged again for 2 whole years. It was one of the hardest things I have ever done. But we have gotten 2 emails and a letter so far and he is doing great. He loves the MTC and is learning so much. He has already directed his district in singing at a devotional. He has taught the mission president's wife the 1st discussion. And he is doing service daily (vacuuming the carpet on their floor). So he is busy and he said he never knows what day it is. LOL We are so proud of him and so glad that he made the decision himself to serve his Heavenly Father. We look forward to seeing the growth over the next 2 years. He has another week in the MTC before leaving for Ireland.