Brad's Quilt

Brad wanted a quilt with a minkie back, just like the grandkids, only bigger. So he went with me to the quilt shop in August, before he left for BYU. When he came home in January to prepare for his mission, I started sewing, got it to the quilter and voila! He got to sleep with it for 2 nights before it was packed away for two years :)

Brad's First Visit in the Salt Lake Temple

Mom and her boys, Brad and Don.

Dad, Mom and Brad.

Salt Lake Temple

Look Out Australia, A New Missionary is Coming!

October 24th Brad received his mission call to Adelaide Australia Mission. He reports to the MTC on March 4, 2009. Here is one of his "new suits" for the mission.

Waiting for the Turkey

Soaking the Turkey in a brine for 24 hours is our latest culinary discovery. Brad is turning Mr. T.
Caitlin finds this the perfect new place to climb and help Grammie.

Caitlin likes to climb anywhere, but if food is being prepared all the better!
We're Ready!

My "boys" Ready to Play

Matt, Don and Brad heading off the morning before Thanksgiving to play mud football. Sorry I didn't get the after photo. But, I did get the after laundry and the after complaints about how sore they were! But they won, that makes 3 days of pain worth it, right?

Glad You're Home Brad!

Brad is home from BYU for Thanksgiving break. He is resting a lot and Triton is happy that his friend is home!

A Fun Saturday in Utah

First pedicures.
Then a little trying on the clothes.
Topped off with Brad and Rachel joining us for dinner at Macaroni Grill!

Kayden wasn't tired for dinner because he got to sleep in the car while we were stuck in BYU post-game traffic picking up Brad and Rachel! They are worth it, right?!

View From the Front Door

Sand volleyball at the edge of the lawn.
Closeup.
The pool is throught the gate.

The Rest of the Apartment

The living room.
The kitchen.

Filling the Brita!

Brad's Room

Brad and one of his roomates.
Unpacking...
Plugging in.

Wisdom Teeth

Brad had his 3 wisom teeth removed Tuesday, he is not happy about spending the last week of summer in pain.

This is Thursday, swelling not to bad. He isn't too happy because he hasn't had his pain meds yet!

A New Elder

Today Brad was ordained an Elder. I am grateful.

Just a little wrestling

This wrestling is some kind of crazy thing that my boys do. Tommy decided to join the fray.


I think Tommy won! It's crazy I know.

Brad is 19!!!

How Long Does It Take Two Brothers to Light 19 Candles?

Does anyone burn their fingers?

Pigs

Alyssa, Brad and his friend, Jess finding out about pigs!

Eating like a Pig!

They are noisy at eating time!

They are wondering where the baby pigs are!

Finishing Up!

Brad finishing up the painting in the addition.br