2/27/10

Breaking News...as Ryan put it.

For the past few weeks, Ryan has been struggling quite a bit with his new companion. (Everyone who's ever been on a mission can probably relate). The struggle is...or was...that the guy only had 2 months left on his mission, and was VERY trunky, and wouldn't work, at all. So, when time came for Ryan to have an interview with his President, he told him what was going on. The next morning we got a call from Ryan's Mission President, (scared us to death at first) informing us that Ryan had been transferred to work with the Zone leaders in another area, until official transfers came around again, and his lazy comp was sent home. Needless to say Ryan was very relieved, and is now having a grand ole time with the Zone leaders. But, other than that little rough spot, learning experience, Ryan is doing so great. Every e-mail we get from him he sounds so happy. He loves the work he's doing, and he loves the gospel. He's having a great mission.

Ryan thought this bridge was so funny, because it only came up to his knees. As his mother however, I'm looking at the drop to the bottom, and think that he should stay the heck OFF of the bridge.

Ryan and his companion teaching a lesson (this is the companion that was just sent home).

Our Very Own Elder Butler

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!!