6 Flags Amusement Park

On August 29th we went to 6 Flags. Jeremy worked at 6 Flags this past summer, so he got us free parking and free entrance for 4 of us. We just had to pay for 2 and we got a discount for that (thank you Miracle Whip), so we had a low cost adventure.

It was perfect weather and small crowds, so it was a great day.













Fortunately (& unfortunately) Jeremy had to work in the evening. Fortunately, because we got to see him in action and see where he's worked most of the summer. Unfortunately, because he could relax and have fun with us in the evening.

He worked all summer in "merchandise" [retail store sales], and more often than not he worked at "Marquette's Market". Here he is manning his post outside and a photo inside the store. He's tired of all the little kids playing with the pop-guns and toy rifles and then putting them back in place.
Thank you Jeremy for paying for most of our trip!

Brianna's Married!!!

Brianna's Married!!!

August 22, 2009 was a nearly perfect day in all respects. Jason & Brianna had a great wedding ceremony and reception. Even the weather cooperated with cool temperatures and low humidity. Rick always watched movies in the past where people cried at weddings and just rolled his eyes and smirked. I guess he better not roll his eyes any more, because he was crying with the best of them!

We really appreciated all the people who came to celebrate with us, and especially appreciated all the people who came to work with us (help with all the preparation and help with the reception, etc.).

The first photo below is one of the first pictures of Mr. & Mrs Jason Griffiths coming out of the St. Louis Temple after they were married. The inscription above the door gives an important message about their marriage. They were married for time and even for all eternity in the House of the Lord.

There had to be at least 3,000 photos taken that day, but we'll spare you and try to put just a few here. When we get the professional photos done we'll try to send a link to them as well.

























The next three photos were taken at the wedding reception held in the evening after the wedding...

Brianna goes to the Temple!

Brianna went to the St. Louis Temple on August 20th in preparation for her marriage. She was as happy as she looks in the photo below.



We were all very happy for her!

The Best Two Years...are now over

Yes it's been two years, and no it doesn't seem to go fast for those closest to it. Elder Bradley Massey became Brother Bradley Massey on Wednesday August 20th. Bradley came home from his two year church mission on the evening of the August 20th and was met with this crowd at the St. Louis airport...



His mom spotted him first and tears of joy burst on the scene...

Hey, yoo hoo there's more of us here too! Those two wouldn't quit hugging...

Here's the whole welcoming committee & our victim...