2026 April Mission Calls, Endowments, Activities

James and Grant received their endowments in the Jordan River Temple on April 25, 2026

Cousins Andrew, Grace, and Sarah; Joe and Phyllis; Mark and Kristilyn; James, Grant; Kathryn and John; Kim and Keith 

James has been called to the England Leeds Mission and enters the Preston England MTC on June 4, 2026.  His farewell will be May 24, 2026.  

Grant has been called to the Chile Vina Del Mar Mission.  He enters the MTC on August 12, 2026.  

Mordecai has been called to the Canada Montreal Mission Spanish-speaking.  He begins home MTC on August 4, 2026 then goes to the Provo MTC on August 19.  

Talisa has her homecoming from her Texas Spanish-speaking mission on August 16, 2026.  She is currently as SLT, Sister Lead Trainer, over five sister companionships.  

James, Mordecai, and Grant at Talisa's farewell.  

Ruby was rated #1 overall.  Ivy was rated #3 overall.  

Mordecai won first place in the Broomfield Piano Competition.  

Melody discovered mold underneath her sink and had to have lots of things replaced.  There was also severe mold damage in the laundry room from leaks in the roof which are being replace.  Her house is in chaos but they finally have water in the sink after a week.  

Katrina brought Anna down for a consultation with a dentist.  This picture shows how she gets into the van.  

Anna enjoyed the Buddy Ball at the high school.  

A white vinyl six-foot fence was installed to separate our yard from the pasture which is being turned into a subdivision.  

There was a challenge with the root of the Navajo willow.  

John about missionary age.  

John as a temple worker at the Jordan River Temple.  

Kira and her date for her Junior Prom.  

Kim and Keith went to Burley, Idaho for the welcome home of a missionary couple who worked in the same area as Talisa in Texas.  

2026 Easter and General Conference

All of Eliasons  and Kristen but Kristilyn were able to attend the Saturday afternoon session of General Conference which included the Solemn Assembly to sustain President Oaks.  Kristilyn dropped them off and picked them up.  Grace, Andrew, Sarah and her boyfriend came up from BYU so it was a fun group with lots of missionary stories, games, and sharing of favorite scriptures.   

Amelia and James shared their favorite scripture.  

Lillian and Grant shared their favorite scripture.  James has his call to England Leeds Mission in June and Grant goes to Chile Vina del Mar Mission in August.  

Burninghams in the Temple of Jerulsalem scene.  

 Burninghams in the Last Supper scene.  

Spencer 

Sarah 

Lydia 

Ethan 

Fun at an indoor activity park 

Gathered for family prayer

Easter dinner 

Sarah and Spencer at Cox Elementary where Sarah attends

2026 March

Burninghams on bikes 

    Holy Week Commenoration   --  Last Supper 

 

Holy Week-- Temple at Jerusalem  

Lydia

Anna and escort for Buddy Ball 

Anna in therapy 

Anna's 17th birthday 

Mark, Kristilyn, James and Grant washed the windows inside and out for the first time in years.  

James 

Grant 

Neal's chapter in this book was published in French.  

Charlotte, Kate and Mark ice skating.  

Victoria --10 years old 

Julie and her children at the Arboretum.  

 Jason and Julie with his parents and brothers and their wives at Edmonton, Canada, to celebrate his parent's 50th wedding annivesary.  

Kristilyn, John, and Kathryn Ann toured the Lindon Temple.  

Kira won first place in her dance competition in both team and solo events.  

Talisa with her companion in Grapevine, Texas.