Good News!!!!

Nick is going to Piura Peru! Woo Hoo!!! :) He leaves September 9Th. We are so happy and excited for him! He wanted to go Spanish speaking so badly! We have heard from several people that Piura is a gorgeous place, and that the people are wonderful. He will go to the MTC in Provo for three weeks, then to the MTC in Peru for six more weeks, and then on to Piura. We had a ton of people come over to watch him open the letter, plus had five cell phones on speaker for other family members and friends to hear as well. It was really fun! Nick is thrilled! We are so proud of him for making the decision on his own to serve a mission. Bret and I feel that its a personal choice and we try really hard not to make our kids feel pressured into having to go on a mission. We encourage them, but ultimately want it to be between them and the Lord. Again, we are so proud and grateful that Nick made the choice to go. We also have great news about Alison. She interviewed for an internship/job with IHC Urban Central Region on Monday, and recieved a call from them yesterday that they loved her interview and were excited to have her join their program! When her internship is finished, she will have the opportunity to choose between four different hospitals for permanent employment! She gets a really good wage while interning then, when she finishes, she gets a great raise! She is thrilled! We are so proud of and happy for her! While Alison and I were in SLC Monday, we went to see Jessica's cute, cute, cute, baby Issac! What a doll! Jessica looks great, and so does Miles! Ha ha....ok... Miles isnt getting much sleep either , so for all hes been through too... he looks great! :) We are so blessed in our family and our extended family. I am so grateful to have good news all the way around!