Random

Well there really isn't much to say, I just felt the need for blogging! Some news, Brian got a new calling at church, he is no longer Young Men's President. There was a rumor (by the missionaries he was going to be Ward Mission Leader, or however it goes) but no, he is now the Sonora Branch Scoutmaster! Yay hahahaha. I can't help but laugh. I myself got out of that situation because, well, let's just say there was some calling reinforcements and now I am not in charge of weekly cub scouts. But I do have to mention the last activity I planned was to act out a clip of a movie (No, I did not make that up, it is in the BEAR book as a requirement!) Anyway the kids chose Star Wars and I just have to say it was the funniest thing ever! I love those kids but at the same time I am very glad they are not mine!! haha.

So what else is new? This is my last week of work, since I took a seasonal job, it was some hard but fun 8 weeks. Now I am job searching once again, let me know if you hear of anything Part-time.

Well I will leave you with a funny sign I found on my cousin (marc anthony la rosa's) facebook. He is in Peru right now with his family and they went to the zoo, and I am so glad he took a picture of this sign because it is so funny! Looks like they need to hire a translator! lol.

Life is changing

Welp as you all may know or not know a lot has changed. First I want to give a shout out to Katie and Ferenc who are now happily married! Love you guys! And don't worry pictures of that are next!

I feel like so much is changing in my life. School, work, our futures, make me wonder where we will be in 2 years....

Well, my lil' brother has left on his mission. Yep, Elder Jonathan David La Rosa is now in the Preston MTC (UK) serving the Lord for 2 years. It was so hard to see him go but I couldn't help but be so happy! Lots of mixed emotions but in the end I know it will be more joyous. Jonathan was such a great example to the family, and I know this will greatly bless our family and friends.... in fact, the blessings have already began in the most subtle ways. It is amazing how Heavenly Father can bless families, especially once they are obedient and have faith. Brian and I have definitely noticed it in our lives. Especially since we each have a younger brother on a mission; John (CA) and Jonathan (UK). We are so happy and excited for them and wish them the best as they willingly serve the Lord.

In case you would like to write a spiritually uplifting letter to John or Jonathan or just say hello here are their addresses. I know they would LOVE it!!

Elder John Mortenson

California Ventura Mission

260 Maple Ct Ste 120

Ventura, CA 93003-3692

USA

Elder Jonathan La Rosa

England London Mission

England MTC

Temple Way

Chorley, Lancashire

England PR6 7EQ

United Kingdom

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Well I have more to blog about!!!

This weekend my parents were able to come and see my humble home, it was good to have them here!! Also we got to spend part of the 4th of July with Brad, Emily and baby Carson! It was good to see them and spend time with family!

After going back and forth to Phoenix we have been able to go to our own ward here in Tucson this weekend. And I have been thinking I want to go back to Phoenix! haha. Being in the primary has shown me how wonderful and terrible kids are....I think I will wait just a few more years before even thinking about having some of my own! This Sunday was chaos! There is no help in our poor little Spanish branch, yet they have promised more Primary callings soon, so that leaves me hopeful. But yes it is just the president and myself and about 30 little ones running around. Since we don't have any teachers we had sharing time together....bad idea, the older kids were just as naughty as the younger kids!

So we tried to do singing time ourselves, and Hermana B (to keep her identity confidential haha) asked me to play the piano. Well you must know that I once played the piano....when I was 8, so the songs were in Spanish and the piano book in English so I had to quickly translate it and find the same one in English to play it, haha, so I tried and failed. I still don't know what song I ended up butchering, even with 2 fingers haha, I was just doing my own thing on the piano until Hermana B was like, "it's o.k. you don't have to play anymore!" haha, oh boy. I promised her I would practice and then try again next week, she just laughed. So if there is anyone out there willing to teach me a thing our two about piano HELP! Our branch doesnt have any musical talent, no know plays the piano. My husband told me I have to start learning, so here I go.....we will see what happens....

Back in Business

Well I finally have time on the computer to write again! Brian and I have been super busy...

Brian is doing summer school and a Kaplan course to help him pass the DAT before the end of the summer. For this reason he lives on the computer, doing homework, taking quizzes and working on dental school applications, which I am happy to announce are over and done with and it is now OUT OF OUR HANDS :) . We will see what happens next....how exciting!!

So I am working for Marana Parks and Rec. this summer as a summer camp leader. My jobs consists of playing games with kids (I got assigned the 4th and 5th graders), today we spent over a good 2 hours at the pool, it's a good thing there is sunscreen! It was fun but it is so tiring. I come home every night so tired I just go straight to bed!

So what have we been up to?

Visiting new miss baby Bentlee:

Going to weddings :

We went to Utah and I learned to snowboard:

I don't know why but Brian and I have taken hardly any pictures lately, so really there are no new updated pictures. Welp this week my friend Katie gets married. We have been friends for almost 3 years now, we met at U of A and I am super excited for her! Yay Katie! Also, this is a special weekend for Jonathan as his leave date for his mission to London gets closer. We are so happy for him. He is excited as well. He can't wait to leave, he departs on Friday, July 2nd to the MTC in England. And Brian's brother John already left for his mission to Ventura, CA, he has been in the MTC for about 2 weeks now! We are so excited he is out and sharing the gospel with others.

So lately we have been doing a lot of traveling back and forth to Phoenix, Glendale, Prescott, where ever. it is very tiring, so we decided to let the people come to us!! I am not sure exactly who or why anyone wants to come to Tucson, but the offer is open and we would LOVE company because we NEVER have any. Love you all.