Today was the 100th birthday of my mother Mildred Whitlock Rasband and it has been a very special weekend to be together with my siblings, their families, other other extended family members.
Friday night we enjoyed a Rasband family party. Part of the family went on a Polar Express train ride then every one met at Joe and Monica's home for dinner and white elephant exchange gifts.
The children had the first round then the adults had their turns. There were over 40 people there.
Sunday was Edie and Roger DuPaix's report of their mission to the Philippines as Public Affairs missionaries. They told about their activities including the recent super typhoon which caused so much damage. They told of their love for the people because of their cheerful acceptance of calamities and their incredible work ethic. The Philippines is the world's calamity capital because of the many earthquakes, typhoons, floods, etc.
Edie and Roger had a lovely open house at their home after the meeting.
Edie snuggles her newest grandchild, Deja Renee Southwick. Deja's daddy keeps a careful eye on his first born. Deja was blessed in Sacrament Meeting before Roger and Edie spoke.
Sisters together again--Karen, Edie holding Deja, and Kathryn Ann
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