Alex and Bic are here

Mark's best friends from HAWAII came for a visit this weekend.

It was Robert Bickmore (Bic) - whom has been friends with Mark since they were both 3 years old.  Mark moved to Hawaii when he was three and they have been the best of friends ever since.  Rob and Mark played basketball and tennis together.  They were both on the high school tennis team!  Rob or more affectionately know as BIC have stayed in touch even after graduation from HS, missions and graduating BYU!

The other to come was Alex Mattheus (Matt) - whom moved to Hawaii when he was 16/17 years old.  Mark and Bic befriended him, and shortly thereafter he joined the church.  Mark had the opportunity to baptize him.  What a special connection.  Alex was our best man, and Mark was his!

Anyway, the special occasion is the US Open in Cincinnati is this weekend.  Rob and Alex came in on Wednesday.  We enjoyed playing tennis after their flight and a lovely dinner at Longhorn their first night here.

Thursday, they were in Cincinnati the whole day, that is until 6:00 pm and then rushed home so Mark could see Robert play in the Mustang Classic Soccer Tournament.  It was exciting for Bic and Alex to see Robert play.

Friday they played more and more tennis!  They love it!  Mark somehow sprained his ankle but he continued to play.  During their "rest" time, Mark taught them how to play 5 CROWNS.  Friday night we treated everyone to a Mexican dinner at Qdoba and dessert at 32 degrees!  After dinner the boys played basketball for over an hour!  What great times together again!

What a fun visit!