Halloween Night Fun With The Gustafson's!

The Full Time Missionaries with Future Missionaries!!

Say "CHEESE"!!

"Spooky" Pumpkin

Elder Finau, Brinn Gustafson, Elder Wilson

Ooeey, Gooey.....PuMpKiN cleaning!!

Gustafson's Baptism Day

(From L to R Back Row: Elder Jensen, Elder Wilson, David Gustafson, Elder Johnson, Elder Dale: Middle: Brinn Gustafson, Front Row: Gustafson Boys)

This is the Gustafson Family from Lakewood Colorado!!

Elder Wilson has been able to spend a lot of time teaching and socializing and serving this wonderful family and they have come to be great friends:) Their baptism was on October 11th, 2011. Welcome to the "Family" Gustafson's! I wrote and asked Elder Wilson if he played the piano or sang at the baptism (a long standing joke between us...hahaha) and he replied that YES....he actually did sing at the baptism with a group of missionaries! They sang the song "Army of Helamen". WAY TO GO ELDER WILSON....next stop....MoTab!!! As you can see from the photo, Brother Gustafson is 6'7 and I joke that as he stands next to Elder Wilson I can envision "David facing Goliath"!!! Elder Wilson was able to baptize Brother Gustafson and wrote home and shared what a great experience it was. He is happy for their family and hopes that they continue to progress in the gospel:)

baptism, baptize: from a Greek word meaning to “dip” or “immerse.” Baptism by immersion in water by one having authority is the introductory ordinance of the gospel and is necessary to become a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is preceded by faith in Jesus Christ and by repentance. It must be followed by receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost in order to be complete.

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR BAPTISM DAVID & BRINN!!

FIVE STAR ACCOMMODATIONS

Five Star Hotel Accommodations-Colorado Style! I was so impressed with the wonderful accommodations and amenities of this beautiful little Colorado Resort Town that Elder Wilson recently visited! The moment I saw the photos of this "Getaway " from it all vacation town I knew that I must immediately book a retreat there for our little family....and soon:)

With so many luxurious properties to chose from it is hard to pick a favorite! The prices are fantastic but the summer recreational season fills up rapidly so be sure to plan ahead! There is an abundance of fresh mountain air, sunshine and room to "kick off your boots" and just relax while you enjoy the beauty of nature.

Book the popular "Room With A View: Animals in Nature" package and enjoy the "WILDLIFE CRITTERS" of Colorado in a natural and serene setting! WORRY FREE! Because, as you can see, they always "Close and Latch the Gate" to keep their guests safe and the critters happy:)

The staff is friendly, helpful and courteous and they are always available (Books of Mormon in hand) to answer any "questions" you might have....WINK, WINK, NOD, NOD:)

YA'LL COME BACK NOW REAL SOON.....YA HEAR!!!

(The pictures of the shanty shacks was taken somewhere in Craig, Colorado, the "middle of nowhere" according to Chase! I don't have the actual story about where they were or exactly what they were. The picture of the 2 cowboy "missionaries" is Elder Landon, Chase's companion in Craig and Elder Wilson. Brother Barton, a member there hooked them up with the outfits!! Elder Wilson and Elder Landon also had the opportunity to teach a real "COWBOY" investigator named Irving, who was a bull rider. They were invited to watch him as he participated and rode bulls in a rodeo one evening in Baggs, Wyoming. I think they were actually planning to be able to sit on one of the bulls but if that actually happened I haven't received the picture yet or the medical bill for that matter....LOL!)