Boating on Lake Como!

We went for a boat ride on Lake Como, it was so pretty, so many homes on the waters edge that were so interesting.

Scott and Shelly on the Lake together, we feel so blessed to have been on this special trip together. It really was a trip of a lifetime. We hope to go back to como again. Next time maybe we can take Rachel and Rebecca. Who knows maybe Amber and Sandi too.

Kelly and Ryan enjoying the boat ride on Lake Como, just as we reached shore it started to down pour rain. We were happy to have missed that.

Como Branch Members Remembered

Primary Children of the Como Branch! How cute are they? All 9 of them.
This sister next to Scott is a lady that he said was at the center of holding the branch together 30 years ago. She is now married to the man on her left. Her name is Angela Lanzetta. She is still a force for good in como.

Scott talking to Sister Angela Lanzetta in Italian.

Shelly, Scott and Caterina Galliano after church out in front of the branch building.
The sister missionaries with one of the branch members, these sisters were so nice and the one in the yellow top translated for me during sacrament meeting. The other sister missionary spoke in church that sunday and was really cute, spoke on the Holy Ghost.

August 18, 2007 Visiting the Como Branch

Como Branch, side entrance into the branch. This building used to be someones home/villa that the church has made into a beautiful place of worship. This was one of the high lights of our trip getting to see the growth of this little branch, that actually seemed larger than our ward here. The branch is located on a hillside with pine trees around it. I felt like we were up in the mountain. What a great day!!!

This was the entrance or foyer of the branch building. There is a baptismal font just to the left of Scott.

Here are two of the ushers of the branch. They were so kind and friendly to us and very happy to speak Italian with Scott. They were really excited to hear Scott served as a missionary 30 years ago and was the branch President for 9 months. Look at their happy faces.

Here is Scott, Kelly, Ryan and a member that remembered Scott from 30 years ago, named Caterina. This is in front of the branch. Caterina drove us into the main town of Como after church, so we didn't have to take a taxi. Thank you, Caterina!

We are back in the United States !

Kelly, Ryan, Shelly and Scott at Lake Como, this place is beautiful. This is where Scott served his mission 30 years ago. We had fun going to the branch where Scott served as the Branch President for 9 months. It was great to meet some of the members that are still there and they remembered Scott. Some very great people!

Scott and I aside lake como, we went for a boat ride and it was gorgeous there.

So good to be home! We had a great trip to France and Italy and will be posting some of our favorite pictures of the trip little by little. Still feeling a bit of the effects of jet-lag. Kelly got off to LAX yesterday and back to provo for another semester at BYU. We'll miss you Kelly. We had a little early 20th birthday party for her on Saturday Sept. 1st since she won't be home on her birthday on sept. 19th.

Sunday in the Paris Ward

Here is Shantal, her brother (Cory Cropper) Kelly's BYU study abroad Professor and his two daughter's.
Kelly and her friends saying good-bye.
Kelly, Scott and Ryan in the subway in route to church.


This is the doors that lead into the Paris Ward. There is a special code and then the door opens up. It really reminded me of the sound of music, where the nuns lived. Cars can even come in and park inside.

Arc de Triomphe

Kelly, Ryan, Shelly and Scott at night on the Champs-Elysees!

Day 2 in Paris!

We went to church at the Paris Ward. Lots of wonderful people from all over the world there. We took the meto and walked the Champs-Elysees, saw the Arc de Triomphe. This is a BIG structure, built by Napoleon. We had a full day.

We made it to Paris!

Bonjour from Paris. We made it here and are having a wonderful time. We love and miss our family and wish you all well and our love at this time.

Here we are near the most famous Eiffel Tower. It is very impressive up close. Massive.

Kelly and Ryan taking their place near the Eiffel Tower. Was great to see Kelly after her being away from home for the past 2 months. She has led us all over Paris on their Metro lines. Very amazing how well you can get around without a car. We have walked a lot as well.
Here we are as it begins to get dark and the Eiffel Tower is lit up at night. Our first night in Paris.

Leaving for Paris today

Leaving for Europe today! Excited to meet up with Kelly in Paris tommorow. Our flight is 12 hours, hope to catch up on some reading and sleep if possible. I will try a post pictures if possible while on our trip. See you all soon. Love, Shelly

Kelly and Friends near Eiffel Tower!

This is Kelly and some of her friends near the Eiffel Tower. She is having a wonderful time even with all the reading homework from her Literture class.

Night time in Paris

Night time at a concert by the Eiffel Tower. The Eiffel Tower is Sparkling.

Kelly's favorite chocolate!

This is called a Lady Lait.....Kelly's favorite!

Food in Paris!

This is one of Kelly's favorite things to eat in Paris, it is called a

tartlette au framboise.
Is this not the cutest chocolate front store? I love how they display all the yummy chocolates. Kelly had a day where they were to get lost in Paris and enjoy the city, she entitled all her photos that day "Getting Lost and Chocolate".

Kelly getting around Paris!

Ice Cream fun.
Prada shoes (Please don't copy) Kelly got in trouble for taking this photo by the Prada

(devil store clerk)
Twin clothing
This is Kelly's host family she stayed with in Paris.

Kelly on her Paris Adventure!

Here is Kelly and her friend Shantal posing behind a special cut out of the Eiffel Tower. I think they did this while someone who owned it wasn't watching them. Pretty cute.

Here are two other photos of Kelly cruising around Paris. Too fun.

Kelly and the Eiffel Tower

Kelly having fun in front of the Eiffel Tower, I'm not sure what the girl on the ground to the right side of her is doing?

Kelly in Paris!

Kelly really has enjoyed the food in Paris. Can't wait to learn all her favorite spots when we get over there in a little more than 2 weeks. Hopefully Ryan will get his passport in time.

Time Fly's on Wings of Lightening

Just looking back and wondering all ready where the time has gone? Nathan is getting so big and this is his first few days on the planet. Happy for these special memories. Did you know I love being a Grandma? Not a bad job. Nathan will be 7 weeks old this friday.

Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July

Hey look at me I'm here world. Holding up my head very strong for all to see. This really gets me tired though.

Nathan was really into the 4th this year, wearing his red, white and blue attire.

More photos from Nathan's Blessing Day

Grandpa Scott & Nathan

Amber, Nathan & Grandma Shelly

Grandma Carter, Grandpa & Ma Hansen & Pat

Grandma Karrie & Nathan look at his arms folded.

I think this is such a cute picture.

Nathan Blessing Day! 7-1-07

July 1, Sunday 2007 Nathan Jay Marin-

Was blessed by his daddy in the Riviera Ward. Amber and Kevin both bore their testimonies and it was a very special meeting. The ward has many sweet people in it and I am happy they are there now. I know they miss the San Pedro Ward and Grandma & pa Hansen and Pat.

We are happy to have them so close by now. Happy to finally get these photos on here. Amber's blog is more up to date. I'm still learning this blog stuff.

Nathan was ready to eat here and not really in the camera ready mode.

Amber and Kevin are very good parents and are having fun with their new little son.

Grandma Shelly and Grandpa Scott with there 1st Grandson!

The fams all here except Kelly, she is in Paris studying with BYU. I loved having everyone together. It was a great day!

Ryan, Becca, Rachel, Matt & Sandi

Loving little Nathan

Grandma Shelly and Nathan

Kelly and Nathan

Oh, what a sweet baby.

Happy 4th of July

Yesterday we had the family over for a Bar-B-Q. So much fun, grandma carter, aunt pat, Sandi, Matt, Nathan, Amber,Kevin, Ryan, Rachel, Shelby and Rebecca. Lots of good food and playing Wii. Pat even did bowling. Wow!! I will update some photos soon.
Sunday Nathan was blessed in the Riviera Ward, Kevin did an awesome job. They have a wonderful ward. Signing off for now.