Friday, April 9, 2010

HAWORTH, Home of the Brontes


Beautiful stained glass windows from the church where Charlotte's and Emily's father served as curate.  There is a parsonage behind the church where the family lived and where the three daughters, Charlotte, Emily, and Ann wrote.  They are known throughout the world as the #1 literary family.  The second pictures looks down the cobblestone street of their little village.

My Thrift Store Find

Van Gogh for 4 pounds.  With every wall bare, I've been looking in thrift stores for something to brighten things up.  I found this little print a few days ago and will keep looking for a few others.  

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Newest YSA Member

Tom (in the white shirt) was baptized Friday night by one of our YSAs in the Warfe Valley ward.  We drove up for the baptism and extended an invitation to come into the Institute for classes and activities.  We were glad to get to meet Cam Isles (in the suit) since we've seen his name on our lists but have never seen him in the Center.  The Bishop was from Scotland and had a heavy brogue.  I love listening to the different accents.

Friday, April 2, 2010

Game Night with the YSAs in Leeds 2

Charlotte Reese (far left) from Seattle is doing a Masters program in music. She also directs our Institute Choir.

Hannah Facey is in the middle, she is the daughter of our Stake Relief Society President, and Charlene Kendall is the daughter of the Bishop in Leeds 2.

They had 11 YSAs attend, which is really good for that ward. 

More of the Temple

The leaves on those perfectly shaped trees are not out yet,  but they look neat just like they are.

Preston Temple

We were able to go down to Preston yesterday to attend the temple.  It takes about an hour and a half to get there even though it's only about 55 or 60 miles.  The woodwork and decor on the inside is absolutely gorgeous.

The British MTC is located on the same propery and also a Beehive Clothing Center and Family History Library.




Daffodils Everywhere