GOING to the TEMPLE

On November 4th Brenan went through the temple and took out his endowments.

It was a beautiful day.  We had a ton of support from our family.  We love and appreciate them all.

A good lookin boy or man I should say:)

Everyone that came except for Todd and Denise who had an appointment to be to and Bishop Anhder who had a meeting.  We had a good turnout.

Celebrating at Famous Dave's after the big day.  Everyone loved the ribs!!

What is in my tree??????

I kept looking out in the tree in the front yard thinking why are all my cats in that tree.  They kept moving and looked rather large for my cats.  Matt came home and said do you know you have 3 raccoons in your tree.  They stayed there all day.  The next morning they were gone.

Dave's birthday

Dave's birthday the big 46.......  That's getting pretty old.  He looks thrilled with his day.  We had his traditional taco dinner with the kidney beans just like his mom used to do with the german chocolate cake.

We love you Dave your the best husband, dad, and dad-in-law ever.  We hope you have a great year!!!

Brenan's mission

On September 16 the doorbell rang at 10:30.  I went to the door and there was our mail lady with a big envelope in her hand.  She said she wanted to hand deliver it.  It was Brenan's mission call.  He had only sent his papers in a week and a half earlier.  Matt's took 3 weeks from when he sent them in so we weren't expecting them this soon.  I hollered down the stairs and told Brenan his call was here.  He had said he wanted to wait and open it with his friends there.  We started planning a little party for later that night.  His call setting there on the table about drove me crazy.  Most of his friends were there by 6:00.  We had to wait for everyone to arrive.  We finally got to the big moment.

All of Brenan's friends came out to watch him open his mission call. 

Still waiting

And waiting

Brenan looking a little nervous with his scruffy face.  He's holding onto those whiskers as long as he can.

Still waiting

The time has arrived his friend John sitting beside him giving him support.

Getting everything out of the envelope

He silently read to himself while we all waited he just had that cute little grin but didn't say anything.

Finally it was here.  DRUM ROLL PLEASE....You have been called to the Knoxville Tennessee mission, you will report to the MTC on December 15th and will learn the spanish language.  There it was "THE CALL"  I was excited about everything except the date.  I kept saying I didn't care where he went as long as it was past Salt Lake and if he didn't leave before Christmas.  They evidently didn't care what I thought.

We had him read the entire letter.  It will be a really neat mission I think.  He is excited.  Sundee's Jenson ( my cousin) son is serving in the same mission.  I think he will come home the same time Brenan gets to Tennessee because he will be in the MTC for awhile learning spanish.

Porcupine Quills

Tosh found a porcupine.  I don't understand why dogs like to fight with those things.  They always end up losing.  We tried to pull them out ourselves but eventually ended up hauling her into the vet.  She has a bigger doctor bill than all of us.

First Day of School

 Kadens first day of school.  I'm down to one kid left going to school.  I can't believe it but they grow up really fast.  Kaden is a junior this year.  Pretty cute kid if I do say so myself.

Camping with our friends

We went camping with the Burtenshaws and the Jeppesens.  We always have such a great time.  We went to Kilgore and it was beautiful weather. 

 Holly and I enjoying a little relaxation

 Dave and Dave having a snack, or dinner, or dessert or all three

 The boys eating.  We do a lot of eating when we are camping

 Brenan taking a snooze

 Tyrel having a little chip and dip

 Dave doing breakfast while the Jeppesens look on giving him advice (Kent, Brook, and Jace)

 Dave looking handicapped as usual.  He is so photogenic

 The guys figuring out all the world problems

We have great friends and really enjoy our camping trips with them.