More pictures from our Trip

This is Us on our trip to Utah. We got to see a lot of really cool things!




We got to see the Salt Lake city temple, the conference center, the joseph smith building, the BYU campus, We got to see the whole valley from the top of the Y at BYU. Along with other things, we all had a totally amazing experience together.

Return Missionary

Who would have believed it. Sean's two years have come to a close.


The emotions where high! The waiting had been extended multiple times. And Mom was ready to have her son back. We have been blessed! Sean was originally supposed to return at about 7:30 pm, on thursday. Because of weather and other problems his trip would be delayed till the next day. Just imagine. When we finally got the phone call that his flight had been delayed, makenzie about died... :) He did not actually come in until 6:10 pm, on friday. We were all so relieved and happy to be in the company of our brother who faithfully served two years in the Cebu Philippines Mission!

To explain the background of how we started swing dancing, would be like trying to explain the Big bang theory to a 2 year old. Haha, Or at least if I tried. But if I could tell you how we feel when we complete a turn successfully or spin without hurting someone. That is a little less complicated.
WE LOVE swing dancing. And when you love something, you enjoy it! That is one of the things that we can all just relax while we are doing. Our tendency when dancing, is to move the table out of the kitchen into the family room and turning on some swing dancing songs and just dancing for a while. And I know this will be one of the things that I remember when I get older. And besides this is where all the memories of are made! =)

Moms Got Another Eagle

Wow, you have to wonder that one question... Where does that time go? Well, I would have to say, it goes to your hard work and fun memories. Especially Moms hard work... Well, we weren't that much trouble. Anyways... sorry... Okay focus.

Tom had a great project. Now I have to remember what it was. :) just kiddin'. I think Tom and mom put there heads together and made a great project. They took a bunch of smaller humanitarian aid projects and put them all together in the Gym at the Church building... and worked. That's all there was to it. We were able to send over 56 pillowcase dresses to Africa for little children. Sent several letters to people over seas serving our country. And were able to donate books to local children's hospitals. There was more to it. But it was definitely worth it. :) We all had such a great time helping out Tom!!!! He is a great EAGLE...

Attenion!

Hey Yall,
A lot of the posts coming up are gonna be done by me... If yall are wonderin' who "me" is. To make that clear Me is Chelsea! :)

Haley? Your 14? No Way!

YES... Believe it or not our little Haley is growing up. This year she wanted to invite a bunch of her friends over to have a party!!! For a good amount of time the girls were outside in the back at the park... All the girls had a great time. More importantly Haley was able to share her Birthday! :)

Mesa Pageant and new Friends

We had the opportunity to participate in another Church Pageant... :) The Mesa Pageant!!! We had such a great time... It was rather time consuming, but totally worth it! WE all enjoyed the hour car ride to the temple everyday. Then spending another couple of hours together on temple ground. We as a family have always enjoyed participating in these pageants, declaring the word of God... and baring testimony of him... :) We all felt like we had important parts, even though some of them were not as significant as others.

Craig and Tom were Herald Angels and mob members, Mike was a banner carrier and a mob member, Me and the girls were members of the multitude. What an awesome experience we got to have!

during the Performance.... Although I wished I was able t get a better shot from the front. I guess, this is still pretty good.

The Girls and friends on the stage.

this picture was taken from the top of the angel stage that Tom and Craig stood on during the performance. (we were not allowed on the top stage until the last night that we were cleaning up) I think it is pretty unique. :)

Mesa Pageant Pictures!!

Painting - Service Project

Chels, Haley, Makenzie, and Paige (a friend of ours) had a lot of fun, painting a home for a friend of Cayla's. But we were all exhausted after it. :)

Craig and Cayla's Wedding

A Match Made by Heaven

Years of preparing; who would have thought this would have come so fast. It's almost baffling to wonder where that time went.

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Boys will be boys, cute boys though. I love Seth's face.

Standing in line can seriously kill the legs.

Cayla is so wonderful with little children.

Traditionally the bride throws her bouquet to the crowd. Good thing we didn't need reinforcements. :)

There are no word to describe the love that we felt.

I don't think I was completely prepared for the full blast of emotion that came with one dance.

They are so cute together

Grandpa Ben and Aunt Karen were able to attend the wedding.

Haley and Paige - Cayla's little cousins.

This is the start of their story together.