Dear family,
Pair Party - Mom and Dad hosted an “Empty Nester FHE”. Five couples came and had a great time getting know one another through a lesson/activity and socializing over yummy “Mom made” trifle and heart shaped brownies.
Leftover Project - With great creativity and problem solving skills, Holli and Dad devised and commenced construction of a bench with a storage bin made out of the leftover oak veneer plywood from the chest of drawers project. It will be a very useful addition to the dining area.
Eagle - Wednesday evening Tyler passed his Eagle Scout Board of Review. He called Papa with the good news and a “thank you” for helping him with his project. Congratulations TYLER! Go Buddy! This starts the third generation of Eagle Scouts in the family.
Stake Men’s Basketball - Ryan “the Craze” Corless led the North Shores ward to Victory Thursday night with a double-double (19 points and 14 rebounds); he dominated the boards, and continues to make crazy shots with tons of english.... way to go Ryan! (as reported by Jim)
One Pill-less - It is official and Doctor endorsed! Dad’s blood pressure is good enough to eliminate one of the hypertension medicines he has been on for many years. Go Dad!
Artified - Mom & Dad perused a few of the exhibits (including the special show “Fakes, Forgeries and Mysteries”), had a nice lunch, and a relaxed at the DIA. Fun time together.
Trained - Mom & Dad attended the Worldwide Training on Saturday morning at the Stake Center and returned home to prepare for Sunday’s Valentine’s dinner with the family.
Western Ho - Mom & Dad have planned a trip starting February 26th to Alton,Illinois to participate in Peter’s Baptism, to Denver to see the Hreinson family, and then to Caldwell, Idaho, to see the latest addition to the Mills family - little Samuel Gregory. Lucky for Mom & Dad the temple is shutdown for two weeks of maintenance while they are traveling.
Medallionists - The Mother daughter team of Samantha and Vanessa received the Young Women’s Medallion Award at church today. Jim, Vanessa and Olivia got up to speak to honor Samantha and Dad came armed with words from Mom and spoke to honor Vanessa. It was a special day for the “Kulka Klan”. Go Vanessa and Sam! You are valiant warriors of Heavenly Father.
Knee Knews - Pedro Armando’s tenacious and clever infection has thus far eluded the antibiotics, and therefore, has not been eradicated. Unfortunately, it looks like he will be in the hospital for 50 more days. Let’s keep him in our prayers.
Love ya Dinner - Ryan & Maureen with their tribe and Jim & Vanessa and their tribe and the Sister Missionaries came for the annual special Valentine’s Lasagna dinner. After dinner all the cousins, aunts and uncles enjoyed seeing and chatting with Rachel, Mia and Lydia and subsequently, Lara, Abby and little Samuel Gregory via the internet. It was an “electronic reunion”. Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone! Photos: http://gallery.me.com/rcorless/100838
Love y’all, Mom & Dad
Award Earning Kulka’s - Tyler, Vanessa and Samantha
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