West Point gets Boiled!!

We couldn't leave West Point  without treating them to our (now famous throughout the Mission) Cajun Boil.  When we learned of the unofficial official non-party party, we volunteered to bring the main course.  It was enjoyed by all.  Here's Elder Johnson and Jerry Moore showing off the brew that's nearly ready.

Carrying the pot - it's Suppertime!

Here's some of our good friends socializing before Supper:  Brenda Pounders, Larry Foster, Cheryl Wilson, Beverly Shields, and Jack Redwine.

Lewie Shields and Larry Foster.  Larry is a Decorated Veteran from the First Marine Division, Vietnam era.  He still loves the Corps, and wears his vest nearly everywhere he goes.

Sister Johnson and more of her friends (when will she ever have enough?).  Sara Beth Crump and  Erin Honsinger are seated next to their mother Sherry Honsinger, who's next to Sister Johnson

Our good friends Cary and Cheryl Wilson enjoying Ba-wol and fixin's.  Br. Wilson is the 2nd counselor in the branch presidency, and Sister Wilson is the 1st counselor in the Relief Society.

John and Beverly Shields.  Br. Shields is 1st Counselor in the branch presidency.

Robert Brown and Lewie Shields.  Robert is the branch clerk, builds racing engines for track and NASCAR, and is quite an entepreneur.  Best of all, he has a full machine shop, and he's been kind enough to let me use it a few times when I've had to debur our tableware, and thread a hole in the Jeep's trailer hitch.

Little Tommy Crump (5 mos) and his favorite friend, Stormy Henderson, Elders Quorum President.. 

Richard Ramsey and Elder Johnson discussing how to divvy up the leftover Boil.  I always make at least twice what will be eaten, and it all seems to disappear by the time everyone leaves.

Alice and Angelika, two of our delightful primary-age youth.

Jesi and Stormy are either resting or playing. 

Br. Shields regaling the group.  Sister Johnson, Stormy, and Beverly in rapt attention.

Amber Ramsey and Sister Johnson enjoying the antics of Jesi.

As you must know by now, the West Point branch is very dear to us.  We love these wonderful people who demonstrate such dedication and commitment.  They continue to be an inspiration to us.  We'll always carry with us the memories of our time spent here.