All Down Hill From Here!

Hey Everybody!

We got back from our anniversary trip to Branson on Saturday.

We had a blast, it was so relaxing to get away and get rested up to hit up our last month hard! We did a lot and had so much fun! I think our

favorite thing we did was zip lining!

We got to zip line for a couple hours and all the lines were varying lengths, heights, and speeds but the "cherry on top" as Mike would say, was the Fast Track! After a Pinzgauer ride to the top of Wolf Mountain, the Zip begins about 25 feet above the top of the mountain. As we soared towards the 100 ft high zip tower at the base of Wolfe Mountain we reached speeds of 30-50 MPH!

When we got to the tower there was no stairs, no zip, or even ladder to get off this 100 ft tall tower. The only way off way off was to jump! That is right, its called free fall. As Mike stood on the edge he jumped! He made it look effortless. Now it was my turn, I approached the edge with butterflies in my tummy, the guide said okay. I looked at him and asked I can just go? He said yup like it was no big deal. So with a little hesitation I jumped! It was exhilarating!

I have never before experienced a rush like that! You fall all on our own for about 30-40 feet then the rest of the way down a pully slows you down so your landing in smooth, but WHAT A RUSH!! I think someday Mike and I will try sky diving now! We also got to go to a few shows, put put golfing, Go Karting and a wax museum!! Another of Mike's favorite things we did was the all you can eat place we went to called Starvin Marvins. It was all you can eat Lobster, Crab and Shrimp oh my. The lobster actually was good..but..it was whole lobster so it had a face, and eyes!!! Yuckie!! But we had a total blast and are excited to finish up our last month strong! So far so good!

Miss you all can't wait to be back!

Funny Little story!

I was coming out of Walmart today and as I was pushing the cart full of my groceries and as I was walking past a car I heard a popping sound! All in the same instant the trunk of the car lifted and flew opened, but no one was around. I of course was extremely startled and let out a little scream...I then heard laughing from behind me. I turned to see a lady approaching with her keys in hand. She quickly apologized for startling me as I kept walking embarrassed and laughing also. I love those small moments in life when you can laugh at things that come your way!

Also were back from Jefferson city (FINALLY) and on our first day(Saturday) back there were TWO incentives going on. The office incentive, which ever sales rep has the most sales of the day before and Saturday would receive $200. There was also the company incentive going on for the cruise to Mexico, 15 New Activations between Aug 1st and Aug 13. Mike won BOTH!!! Thats right were going to Mexico $200 dollars richer! Next time you talk to Mike tell him CONGRATS!! With our Trip to Branson only a week away were getting end of the summer jitters!

Can't wait to see everyone!

Love,

Lindy

Only 45 Minutes!

Well it is official, my little brother is on a plane on his way Kenya, Nairobi, Africa. The last time I spoke with him was last Thursday for about an hour. I told him how Mike and I were doing and how I couldn't believe he was leaving so soon. We promised we would talk again and said our good byes.

I got on Facebook as that is mostly all I do in this hotel, and I saw the last post Stefen had made about 45 minutes earlier saying he was about to board not to be seen again for 2 years! I quickly called him, hoping hoping hoping, please answer. The phone picked up and in a tear filled voice my Mom said "why are you calling Stefen's phone" She went on to say that I missed him by

about 45 minutes and he was Gone.

I haven't felt an ache in my heart like this in a very long time. I miss him so much already.

I am grateful my brother is worthy and made the decision to honorably serve the people of Kenya, Nairobi. I know that he will be an amazing missionary and he will plant many seeds that will bring people unto the gospel. I know that he will be preaching the true word of Christ. I can't wait to get my first letter from him to hear how his Journey has been thus far. Please keep him in all your prayers, keep him safe and strong.

I love you Stefen

Locked and Extending!

Funny story of the day!!!

Summer, Kelsey and I were going to head to Zona Rosa (Huge outdoor shopping mall) and I couldn't find my keys! I looked everywhere, common theme with me. When I thought maybe there in the car, and sure enough they were, BUT the doors were locked! How could this happen you may ask? Well Mike had been driving earlier and and I left my keys in the center console. When we got out of the car Mike of course locked it, but when he left out to go to area in someone else's car he left it locked and me being a bone head didn't think about it! So luckily we found a metal hanger and I stuck the hook end into the car through the 1 inch window slit! It all of a sudden became the most intense game of Crane I ever played. After a few unsuccessful attempts I got the keys to the window where we were able to hit the unlock button! Then off to the mall we went! In case you were wondering I found Mike a couple shirts ( he brought 2 out here and were going to Branson for 4 days) and I FINALLY found me a pair of shorts!!!

In other news!!!

Mike and I were so completely stoked to be coming home! We already found and apartment, Mike had an amazing school schedule, I had a job, BUT Linx made us an offer we couldn't refuse because they need me to stay and be an admin for the rest of the summer! So reluctantly we will be staying out here for another month and returning October 1st or 2nd! But not to worry we will still be taking our Anniversary trip to Branson! We also as an office will be going to California, Missouri which is about 2 1/2 hours away to sell for the rest of this week and next. We are very optimistic that Mike will VERY well out in the untouched area!

So wish us LUCK we have and month added to our sentence!!

Love,

Mike and Lindy