Sunday, July 15, 2007

July 4th weekend

Okay, this is a little late, but last weekend (July 7-8) me, Ruth, Cassi, and Merrie went to Merrie's cousins house. (THE Knutson's)

Merrie had told us all about this wonderful family she was related to and how we had to meet them. We decided on whim to go to the beach and stay the night at Dr. Knutson's house. We didn't know him or his family, but Merrie said it was okay, so then it had to be "okay." We didn't argue...we needed a weekend out. Sabbath morning we headed out on our adventure to Del Mar beach.

When we got there, Dr. K and his family were so sweet, fed us, and gave us a tour of the house.
The pool :)
The Knutsons are faithful divers of the South Pacific. We had lots to talk about since I was an SM there this last year. Mrs. K was an SM in Thailand while in college and her son Mike was an SM last year.
Their beautiful BIG dog Lizzie.
The K's have three sons. TJ married, Mike is headed to Dental school in Sept here at LLU, and Mark is a senior in highschool. Mark was kind enough to let the girls stay in his room. We totally took it over. Pillows, blankets, clothes, anything you can think of was everywhere. This guy is cool. Thanks Mark!

Sabbath afternoon the "guys" took us surfing. This is one of their many "water" hobbies. We loaded the surf boards and hit the water. Surfing is way harder then it looks....I remember Grant took me August last year and it was fun because the water was warm and the sun was shinning bright (even if I wasn't very good).

This surfing experience was a little different. The waves crashed into our bodies hard....the water was cold. The clouds covered the sun- It sucked! When we all decided we had had enough we headed to the hot tub. You didn't have to ask Ruth and I twice. We were the first in.
Me on the COLD Del Mar beach-
Here are the gals- Me, Cassi, and Ruth (and yes, I am very cold....and have found my new love...Surfing-)


Sadly we didn't get any photo's of the Knutson's. As we drove off we realized that we didn't even get a photo with this wonderful family. No worries though, we'll be back for more fun soon!

I thank God for wonderful Christians like the Knutsons. :)

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Awwww....brit you look like you are having so much fun in Loma Linda.

Love ya,
Rosana

Ken & Crystal Pierson said...

Hey Britni,
We're glad you are able to get some rest and relaxation and play time in along with your tight study schedule. Hey - we'll be in LL July 30 & 31, and the morning of Aug.1. Can you do breakfast on Aug.1 or go out for boba's (pearl shakes) one afternoon? Let us know. Can't wait to see ya!
Ken and Crystal xo

Bev said...

Corona del mar is one of my favorite beaches=) Loma Linda holds alot of beach vespers there. Looks like your adjusting to school life . . . i knew you wouldn't have any problems making friends. How can anyone not love you!=)

Anonymous said...

See, you're doing fine. It's just going to get better and better as the year goes along. Praying for ya.