Ottawa, eh!

The capital city of Canada is Ottawa. It is located in the province of Ontario along the Rideau River. We left there there this morning. We're currently on the train to Montreal. We had so much fun! We were able to meet with great organizations and people during our stay. We meet with Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, Minister of Defense, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and many other members of parliament, including the entire war council yesterday in a secure room. Here are a few pictures of the area.

Montreal

We made it to Montreal yesterday! It is a beautiful city. I got to spend the afternoon with Mikey (Elder Stewart). He took me to his university (McGill) and I got to go see Faby and meet their daughter Emma! They live in a nice condo in a suburb of Montreal. AND I we shared a plate of the real deal poutine! On the train this morning heading to Ottawa. More pictures to come!

Cinch Daniel Dalton

I got the most precious voicemail from Cinch tonight. I cannot wait to live only 3 hours from my favorite nephew! Only 3 more months!

Some pics from the trip to Port O Connor

Port O Connor, Texas

The beach house is located in a small fishing town called Port O'Connor, Texas. We arrived late last night and were not able to see much, but I woke early and took a little walk around the community. It is the house is located on the inner coastal canal and all the homes are on stints. Once I woke everyone else with my beautiful singing, we went and enjoyed breakfast at Josie's, what a gut buster. We enjoyed breakfast tacos and great company with the locals.

Seadrift, Texas

Our great friend, Tarah Goulding, invited us down to her parents beach house this weekend, and we had the most amazing Texas Cajun food last night! We had fresh oyster shots, shrimp, crawfish, crab, red potatoes, and sausage. It's was a great whole-in-the-wall place with locals galore.

Feliz Cumpleaños

Wow! It is hard to believe I am this old, but 27 years ago I was brought into this world in the loving arms a beautiful family. As I went to bed last night, I was overwhelmed with this thought. I am so grateful for the family that loves me and calls me their own. I miss them all so very much, but, as they say, distance makes the heart grow fonder. I love my family very much! Thank you Mom and Dad for raising us in Hansel Valley and for the many opportunities you have provided to each of us. Thank you Sara and Ted for finding each other and loving each other. Thank you Sonny and Kallee for being back home and for making the Flying M Ranch top quality. Thank you Bud for the many conversations we now have and for our friendship that has matured over the years.

To help me celebrate, my friends here in College Station threw me a birthday ~Fiesta~

                                                      

Special thanks to Courtney and Kate for their mad party planning skills. No tornado could stop us :) !

Here's to the next 27 years! May I be blessed to find a wife and share my life with her ;)