A Fun FHE in South Africa with Sr. couples

This was our FHE to say good -bye to the Basso's 

Our mission homecoming and brunch

The golfers are here in Utah and we have loved being with them--Reeve and Lolly with us.

CC and Lolly in our home with us.

Some of our returned Sr missionary couples from South Africa.  From left--Rachel Nield from Zimbabwe, Pres & Sister Reber former Joburg MTC president, Elder and Sister Eggett--humanitarian; Bob and I, Real Estate; CC and Lolly--golf pros; Elder and Sister Knudsen-church history; Elder and Sister Curtis--Exec secy; Reeve--pro-golf coach.

Some of our family who came to our homecoming plus the lady golfers who became our family in Africa.

Angela, Amy, Kate, and Tamara--our daughters.  Erin left to go to her ward meetings

Some of our granddaughters--Rebecca, Hannah, Sarah, Beth and McKinley

Sons--Bob Jr, Eric, Matt holding Tyson (son in Law) and Jeff.  Jordan and Jon weren't there.

Grand kids playing in our backyard

Bob Jr--a magnet for kids--Oston one of the triplets is the boy

Mitchell Perkins, one of the oldest grandsons (a Jr at USU) and Rachel Rose, our oldest granddaughter (a soph at USU)

The brunch!

LIFE AFTER MISSION

All five of our sons completed the Ironman 70.3 in St. George in May.  Bob and I went down to watch and cheer.  It was exciting but most of all rewarding to watch them help one another to be able to succeed.  Everyone should have such a brother!  Oh wait,  we do.  He is by our side every step of the way through our mortal events!

Going home via England

The hotel we spent the first night in Limpley Stoke near Bath

We toured Bath by Red HOHO bus

Beautiful Avon river and parks

The ancient Roman bath

Stratford upon Avon typical home and street

Timbered houses in Stratford upon Avon

Oxford

High Street in Oxford

Building where they hold concerts, etc. in Oxford

London Temple grounds

Stonehenge

A bouquet of Roses greeting us at the airport.

Saying Good-bye to Orange Farm

Bob and Connie with RS Sisters

Roses and Eklunds with Charity and her 2 children.

Bob, Connie, Annah and her mom, Ellen

Roses with President Manyane family

Roses with some of the Young Women

Roses with some of their YSA

With Precious

With Molly "H" engaged to Ice

With Ice and Molly B

With Annah our YSA class president

With Brenda and her little girl

With Candace and her little girl

With Raphilo

With Sinetemba--pre-mission

Some of our class members who said, "Oh sister Rose I really do pray that we meet again. Words cannot even begin to explain how grateful and blessed I am to have had the pleasure of knowing you and elder Rose.

We'll all always carry a Rose in our hearts."

Tam's pictures of the kids trip to South Africa

The birds must not like the rhino

Eric at Lost City Golf course

All of us at Ellis Stadium where Invictus was filmed

Connie's farewell talk to Zone meeting

Bob's farewell

Game Safari at Hluluwe

Eric caught a fish in the Indian ocean--fly fishing--lots of work

Eric and Rob--fly fishermen

Eric and Brandi--last day in South Africa

A sample of pictures from Eric, Brandi, Tam and Rob's visit to South Africa

We were so excited to greet Eric, Brandi and Tam when they arrived at the airport

Eric, Tam behind talking to Brandi--They were tired but so excited to be there.

We took them to Sun City for a few holes of ladies pro-golf then planned to drive through Pilanesburg reserve

But the golfers got us tickets to a pro-Rugby game and Eric preferred that.  The golfers explained the plays.

The girls loved hosting the kids who loved the excitement of the game.

Ellis Stadium is where Invictus was filmed.

A highlight was Orange Farm branch.  Eric noticed that Sinetemba didn't have dress shoes.  He took his off and gave them to him.  Sinetemba hugged me and whispered, "My mission is becoming a reality more each day."

The kids gave clothes to the branch, orphanage and the MTC

We spent 4 days at St Lucia on the Indian Ocean.  Eric and Rob fly fished in it.

We went on safari and this big elephant challenged our being there in his territory.  He won. We slowly backed up.

Eric's big purchase was a Wildebeest rug for his living room.