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

Stranded!

Well yesterday was quite eventful! Summer and I had to go to the bank to deposit all the set up fee checks for that week, so we decided on our way back we would also go to the mall so Kelsey and Kaylee were with us. While I was driving Summer's car, because she doesn't like to drive, the car started SMOKING on the freeway!! I immediately pulled over, we lifted the hood and the engine was smoking like crazy and appeared to be leaking anti-freeze. So we sat in the 100 degree hot humid sun for 30 minutes trying to figure out what to do. I tried calling my car insurance company( USAA) because my roadside assistance would cover a tow because I was driving....Great right?!!?? Well I guess we didn't have it on our policy for some dumb reason, I added it for .90 cents a month but it wouldn't take effect till midnight. So of no help right then. Finally and nice but creepy man named Robert Ruth pulled over to help us. He looked a lot like Santa Clause! he helped us get the radiator cap off and pour the remaining amount of anti-freeze that Summer happened to have in her car and we drove the remaining 1 1/2 miles to the gas station. We were there for another 10 to 15 minutes, bought some more anti-freeze and then drove to a Kwik Lube. We found out the mechanic was out sick that day and they closed in 20 minutes and we would have to wait to tomorrow. So we were officially stranded about 5 miles from home. Luckily we had a friend who wasn't with us, Cardin who could come pick us when she got off work. Finally after a 3 hour adventure we were SAVED!!! I went home and immediately and took a nap :)

I am grateful for friends to share amazing experiences like this one!!

Catching Up!

It would be an understatement to say the past two months were busy! but let me just update you all with a few headlines.

The 4th of July was SO much fun. Mike growing up in Utah never has the...legal opportunity to do fireworks because a lot of fireworks are illegal in Utah so this year we went all out! We did Roman candels, mortars, bottle rockets, sparkler bombs, and even ground hogs and bees! Mike only caught on fire once (see video on my Facebook page) and there are still have plenty of fireworks left. We had a blast and it was Mike and I's first 4th of July as a married couple...awww!

Work got crazy busy for a while there with our office putting up almost 50 accounts everyday for about a week and a half! I couldn't keep up with everything so I was able to hire one of the sales reps wives, Summer to help out with paperwork. It has been such a blessing to have some of my time freed up so that I can enjoy more of my day. But speaking of our office doing so well the guys from corporate flew out here to Kansas City to take our office out to dinner. We went to Jack Stack BBQ...HOLY COW!!! It was amazing Mike got this dinner called Jacks Best, it Features one Crown Prime Beef Rib, A Baby Back Ribs, and Beef Burnt Ends. The Crown Prime Beef Rib was HUGE!! and so delicious. I got a steak that melted in my mouth...best part it was on Linx!

Also Mike was offered a managing position next summer with Linx. We are so totally excited, I think it says a lot about Mike as a person and a sales man to be offered this opportunity after only being with the company for less than a year. The immediate benefits is obviously a better financial situation but what I am most excited about is being able to choose where we go next summer, and I am not going to be an admin :)' We decided to not extend for another month here in Kansas City and return home just in the nick of time for school...

Because Mike and I will be celebrating our one year anniversary on the 2nd of September and he will be hacking at a full time school schedule we decided to take a 3 night trip to Branson, MO!! For those of you who dont know Branson is very much like Vegas but much more family oriented. The package deal we found includes A Three-Night Stay for Two at a Preferred Partner Hotel in Branson, Two Tickets for the Vigilante Extreme ZipRider, Two Tickets for the Canopy Adventure and Zipline Tour, Two Tickets for Go-Karting at The Track, Dinner and a Show for Two at Dixie Stampede, Two Tickets to See "Legends of Kung Fu", Two Tickets to a Legends in Concert Tribute Show!

Were going to have an amazing time!

And the last but not least Mike's Mom, and Brian, and Marci came to visit us for the weekend! It was so much fun, they actually got to go out to dinner with us to Jack Stack with Linx's Owners. Were able to go visit Liberty Jail, the RLDS temple tour, Independence Visitor Center and watch an amazing Video, the Kansas City Temple and then drive up to Adam-omdi-Ohman. It was a spiritual experience and I could think of a better way to spend the Sabbath. We were able to read in Moses about the gathering oh so long ago and Adam's lineage down to Noah and Enoc. I love learning more and more about our churches history!

We then said our good byes at Waffle House! It was so good! Bittersweet was our weekend. Amazing to spend time with family but so sad to see them go. But it just means were so much closer to coming home!

Well sorry you guys haven't heard from us in a while, I will try to not let it go that long again. Hope all is well and can't wait to get home! Hugs and Kisses!

Mike and Lindy

TORNADO!!

For those of you who don't know yesterday there was a devastating tornado that went through Joplin, Missouri killing 116 and injuring over 500(deadliest since 1953), those numbers are still rising with hundreds of people still reported missing. Joplin is only about 2 1/2 hours south of where we are currently living. Thank You to all those who have kept us in your prayers. Please focus your thoughts in these next few days on the families of Joplin how have suffered such a great loss. There are still tornado warnings through out the Missouri and Kansas, but us here in Kansas City, Missouri should be just fine!

In other news Linx is having a large competition company wide! Tour De Linx! The competition is definitely in favor of offices with fewer sales reps. Unfortunately we have a pretty big office. 13 Sales Reps. But the competition "ended" on Saturday, with a two way tie for first!! Kansas City and Medesto, CA. They have 2 reps. I really hope we win, first place gets 4000 dollars to split up, and second get 100 per rep. So either way we one a little bit of extra pocket cash, but it can't hurt to want first!! Also Mike has started to really pick it up, our office is awesome and every one is really nice and very positive so helps with the team moral!

Well its about time to get back to work so until next time, we miss everyone tons and can't wait to hear from you!!