Tonight, we attended a Christmas program put on by the Sisters that serve at the Laie Temple Visitors Center. They sang carols and shared their testimonies about the divinity of Jesus Christ. It was a beautiful start to the Christmas Season for us. 

Aloha

Are you kidding me?

Elder Cameron is having a nap under a cover! I have no idea how he does this!

 

Check the "Real Feel" temperature. Then add rain. How. Does. He. Do. This.

Aloha

Thanksgiving Day Adventure

Dear Sunset Branch,

It could have been a tragedy as the oven broke right before Thanksgiving, but my wife and three daughters trusted in my cowboy skills using the dutch ovens to cook everything that needed to be baked. After burning almost 20 pounds of charcoal, we made an apple pie, dinner rolls, stuffing, candied yams, a green bean casserole and a ham.

On the Weber charcoal grill, we cooked the turkey.

We had fun as we solved a problem and worked together as a family. In the end we enjoyed a delicious meal with friends.

After it was all said and done, we all sat in the living room feeling full, feeling content and feeling love for one another.

Our love as a family turned a seemingly impossible predicament into a perfect Thanksgiving Day.

I love my family!

I pray you had a good day as well. 

Aloha, President Gary Pitt

Cowboy or Eagle Scout, the food was impressive and delicious. We visited for hours, did the dishes, and we even ended up with leftovers to bring home. It was a day to be grateful, and we are!

Aloha

There appears to be a genetic problem with the feral roosters that live around Sunset Beach. They are born sightless or they are permanently blinded by the glare of the sun off the ocean.....because they crow, at random, 24 hours a day! These would not make good farm roosters!

We've had a busy week with District and Zone Conferences, temple attendance and making visits. It has rained a considerable amount by Idaho hayseed standards. However, the locals aren't bothered. It means more water to swim in and surf on. Fortunately, it's a warm rain, so efforts continue.

Aloha

Baptism of Melanie Torene. The young woman by her is her 14 year old daughter, Jiana, who was baptized a year ago. Every one has a story. These four Sister missionaries are so delightful and such fun.

Sister Cameron getting in on the fun.

Aloha

Today was the Inauguration of Dr. John Tanner, the new President of BYUHawaii.  Elder Dallin H. Oakes, of the 12 apostles, conducted and President Henry B. Eyring of the first presidency, presided and issued the charge.

Three apostles have visited this island in the last 

nine days. Their mantle of being a disciple of Jesus Christ is easily recognizable. 

Aloha

Last night at YSA-FHE, we arrived at the park pavilion and a piñata was sorta hanging. It wasn't clear what "it" was.  Pretty soon a pickup drove right up onto the cement pavilion, blasting Mexican music. I thought "oh boy".

We all took some whacks at it and as candy fell out, we grabbed it and were instructed not to eat it. 
Whaatt?  Well, each piece of candy had something written 
on it...

• what is your favorite scripture and why
• a chosen scripture which you read and then   
  talked about 
• a favorite primary song or hymn which we all sang

It turned out very well and we all got to know one another 
better. I think the crepe paper box was eventually referred 
to as "The Chupacabra".  

Aloha