10/19/09

The Bird Is In The Nest!





Well, he's there, he's officially been delivered via the church's new drop-n-roll policy. It wasn't too bad really. We survived it. It was sad, and exciting, and wonderful, and horrible all at the same time. We miss him a lot though. It's just not the same around here without Ryan. He keeps us all laughing that's for sure. We got our first letter from him today. He's the senior companion (because he says his name Butler was closer to "A"). He's really bonding well with his district. I posted his letters on his web site at missionsite.net if anyone wants to check it out. And for our now returned missionary, Colten is doing great. A little lost, but adjusting well. He's already spoke in 3 sacrament meetings, gone on a few dates, registered for college, and been hunting for a job. Life truly does move on. We feel very blessed indeed!

2 comments:

Tfamily said...

Wow! An emotional rollercoaster to be sure. I have been wondering how things are going with your family being all together again. Glad it is all going well.

Emily Rose said...

Apparantly I haven't had the chance to drop and roll and missionary in a while...I guess it's the living in Colorado thing, I should learn the details. Whatever it is, I'm guessing it's not as fun for the moms because no one has previously described it as a "drop and roll" Lol. Hope he's doing great and that you are too!

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First Day Of School

Our Missionary

giving ryan a little lesson

giving ryan a little lesson

Makenna

Makenna
going to a stake dance

Tyson and Austin

Tyson and Austin
goofin' around

after it rained one day, Austin and his friends went 4-wheeling.

after it rained one day, Austin and his friends went 4-wheeling.
they got a little muddy

the three amigos

the three amigos
how sweet

Ryan...when we were at the Manti Pageant

Ryan...when we were at the Manti Pageant
with the beautiful temple behind him. June 2008

Austin...enjoying a snowcone

Austin...enjoying a snowcone
we were waiting for the pageant to begin

We call this our "nephite pose"

We call this our "nephite pose"
cuz...we're pretty sure nephites used to stand around just like this.

christmas time in front of the tree.

christmas time in front of the tree.

oh dad, you're such a kidder

oh dad, you're such a kidder

here we are again

here we are again

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Our family

Our family

Makenna - 15 years old. She's driving now, so watch out.

Makenna - 15 years old. She's driving now, so watch out.

all together...before Colten left for Mexico

all together...before Colten left for Mexico
look how cute we are

Austin - 12 years old

Austin - 12 years old
We're proud to report that little Austin here (who is not so little...the kid is 5'10" and 12 years old) is just one merit badge (camping) and a project away from getting his eagle.

Ready to go to the MTC!!

Ready to go to the MTC!!