Saturday, December 13, 2008

December 12, 2008 More partying

George brought a cake to have after Institute. No one knew that the ward had also planned a farewell party and they brought a cake. The bishop who is in the back and center talked for a few minutes. It was a total surprise.
This cake says Merry Fare Well!

December 12, Farewell party at Institute

Brother Keith Webb got a cake and we had cake and ice cream after we had a wonderful and emotional tribute by him.
A close up of us with the cake.

December 10, with Paul Miklos

Paul Miklos was the first person we got to go on a team up to teach. He is now a member of the church, and our we went on another team up to help with new member lessons. We have made a great friend in Paul.

December 9, District Meeting

The Chambers last District Meeting and Elder and Sister Smith's first. They are a very nice couple and they will do a great job.
We love these posing sisters - Sister Swain and Sister Garlick

More posers that we love - Sister Cramer and Sister Sonderegger


The District changed after this last transfer. Front row: Chambers and Smiths
2nd row: Sisters Sonderegger, Cramer, Swain and Garlick
Back row: Elders: Payne, Martinez (zone leaders) Barker and Ameroux (District Leaders)



Saturday, December 6, 2008

Sights of Pittsburgh and Zone Conference

Zone Conference at Greentree Chapel, December 5, 2008 - What wonderful friends we have!
Chambers, Randalls and Ericksons. It will always be a happy day when we see each other.
I think the Sisters are tuckered out! Sisters: Garlick, Swain, Cramer & Sonderegger

One more time up the Duquesne Incline to see the Beautiful city and the rivers and bridges!


Saturday, November 22, 2008

November 18, 2008 - Transfer meeting

A very sad day for the mission to have our Sweet Sister Yates leave. (To Ashley Yates - how is it going? We miss you!)
The sisters carrying Sister Yates as she has carried them through a lot of things in the Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Mission

Elder and Sister Chambers with the new Zone Leaders - Elders, Martinez and Payne.


We were sad to see Elder Whitmill leave our zone. We wish him well in Washington, PA.



Friday, November 21, 2008

Institute Staff Meeting part of the busy day Nov. 17, 2008

Every Monday Morning the missionaries and Brother Webb meet to coordinate Missionary work and Institute involvement. We always have a great meeting. L to R. Sisters: Yates, Swain, Garlick, Sonderegger, Wolfgramm, Chambers. Elder Chambers and Bro. Webb (seated.
Oh all of this stuff gives me a headache! How can I deal with all of these Missionaries?

Combined District meeting before transfers

A bit of goofing off for pictures, Elder Whitmill our zone leader was one of those being transferred. I guess the others thought he deserved to be lifted up!
Left to right: Front: Elder Myrick (transferred), Elder Hill (transferred) Elder Barker our D.L.
2nd row: Sisters: Chambers, Swain, Garlick, Wolfgramm(transferred), Sonderegger, Yates(sad to see you go!
3rd row: Elders: Chambers, Lazoya, Whitmill, Martinez, Payne, Rea.

Sesame Inn

Pretty food huh? They made the flower out of parsnips. That is Amazing Chicken at the Sesame Inn.
Our farewell dinner for Sister Yates who left us to go home. We sure do miss her. Sister Wolfgramm was transferred up to Erie. Lots of changes. Left to right: Sisters Swain, Sonderegger, Yates, Wolfgramm, Garlick, Elder Chambers, and Sister Chambers. I was trying to get over far enough for the camera, and I think I overdid it!

Sunday, November 16, 2008

November 13, 2008 - Missionaries & Aaron

The missionaries have been teaching the member lessons to Aaron - 2nd from left. His cousin who is not a member has joined them several times. Aaron had some concerns, and we learned to love and respect him so much. Here is Chris, Aaron, Sisters Yates, Sonderegger and Wolfgramm
Elder and Sister Chambers have learned to really love Aaron, and hope that we have helped along with the sisters to ease some of his worries. He taught us a lesson on this night, and told of his love and appreciation for the missionaries who have helped him.

No, no Aaron we are missionaries and we can't give hugs. Oh don't cry Aaron.



Here we'll make hearts with our hands to show our love. Aaron are you thanking them or Heavenly Father for their love?


November 13, 2008 - Pie making 101

The sisters decided that they wanted to learn how to make pies. They asked Sis. Chambers to teach them on a p-day. Bonnie Webb heard about it, and decided to join in. Here they are mixing the dough. Bonnie Webb & Kalia, Sisters: Swain, Yates, Wolfgramm & Garlick.
Sister Yates looks like she is amazed at the great pie that Sister Garlick and Sister Swain made.

Are we posing? Sisters: Swain, Sonderegger, Garlick, Wolfgramm, Yates and Sister Chambers.


I love this young woman! Sister Yates leaves for home next week, and I don't know what we'll do without her! Sister Yates and Sister Chambers sharing a hug.



November 12, 2008, Wednesday Morning Class

Our Wednesday morning class is mostly young moms with their little ones. They take turns having a nursery for the kids, and we still have quite a few babies in the class. It is such a fun class because they are so excited to be in Institute, and what a great out for those moms. We each bring food for a lunch after the class.

November 8 2008 At the Webbs

Elder and Sister Chambers rode with Brother Webb up to the Brookville District for a Seminary Activity and training for the teachers. We stopped at the Webb's on the way home. The girls wanted to take pictures of Sis. C. holding baby Kallie and Kimber came up and hugged on me too.


Sunday, November 9, 2008

Zone Activity at the Carnegie Science Center Nov. 6, 2008

These are the missionaries and a couple of YSA Ward members. There were a few of the Elders who had left before the pictures were taken.
Elder and Sister Randall and Sister and Elder Chambers by the acquarium.

Elder Randall and Elder Chambers heading for a tour of this submarine.


Nov. 6 Carnegie Science Center - Zone Activity

We watched the Sisters on this crazy gyroscope. It about wore them out to get it spinning and change directions. We weren't there when all of the missionaries were trying this out. Top picture is Sister Wolfgramm
Sister Yates

Sister Sonderegger



Sister Garlick


October 25, Couples Conference

Left to Right, Elders and Sisters: Zook, Pres & Sis Summerhays, Cannon, Hardy, Chambers, Erickson, Lundblom, Randall, Jones, Rose, Woodruff, Bro. and Sis. Carl Anderson (also known as Mr. Kirtland) They came from Kirtland to talk to us. It was wonderful.

November 1, 2008 Cathedral of Learning

The Electric company has illuminated the Cathedral of Leaning with a beautiful design. We tried to get a good picture all the way to the top, but the lights around didn't allow us to get the design at the top. It has now changed to another design, and we'll try to get another picture.

October 31, 2008 - A Scarey night in Pittsburgh

These scarey?? people came to have a party on Halloween. President gave them permission to come and do a project here, and they took advantage of some fun. Sister Swain aka Ornery Pregnant woman, Sister Sonderegger aka pirate, Sister Wolfgramm aka baby with pacifier, Sister Yates aka Hippie. We had pizza and pumpkin pie. A fun time!!

Taylors back in Pittsburgh - October 18, 2008

Adam, Branson, Alexis and Carter sitting on the wall by the Monongehela River
Here is the family by the Fountain at the Point. All of the fountains in the city had pink water in them.

Here are Alexis, Suz, Troy and Paul at Johnny's


Beth, Branson, Carter, Adam and Alexis - still at Johnny's. This is a great sandwich shop, and we have made friends with Johnny the owner, waiter, cashier.



6 sisters October 17, 2008

October 17, 2008, Here are 6 Sisters who were working in Oakland that day. L to R Sisters: Swain, Wolfgram, Sonderegger, Yates, Garlick and Tamplin. This was just a few days before Sister Tamplin had to go home for surgery. We send our best to her.

Sunday, October 12, 2008

October 12, 2008 - George Wilson's Baptism

Sister and Elder Chambers with George before the baptism. Elder Chambers was honored to baptize George.
Sisters Yates and Sonderegger, George and Elder Chambers

October 12, 2008 - George Wilson's Baptism

Here are the 4 sisters in the Oakland ward with George. He loves their attention I think!
Shadyside Sisters Wolfgramm and Swain - George - Campus Sisters Sonderegger and Yates

He's the man of the day! George is such a funny young man, but he loved learning about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Sister Yates and Sister Sonderegger had fun with him.