Elder Joseph Mckay Slade -Massachusetts Boston Mission

Missionary........Someone who spends time away from loved ones
so others can spend eternity with theirs!!!!

Happy 16th Brock!!!

On the evening of July 4th we had a surprise birthday party for Brock!!
He had NO idea and surprising him was totally AWESOME!!!!

Two of his favorite peeps - Reed Hancock and cousin Emma!

Lots of CUTE girls were in attendance:)

We had root beer floats and Brocks favorite...Ice Cream Cake - yum!!

This kid is such a blessing and I appreciate the roll that he plays in our family.  He was my baby for a  long time and it is hard to believe that 16 yrs have gone by so quickly.  Through the years we have teased him and called him Nephi, he truly exemplifies Nephi like qualities and I appreciate his obedience and desire to do whats right!!!  Happy Birthday Brock We Love YOU 

I Hope They Call Me On A Mission!!!

I needed to blog about this boy finally leaving on his mission.
He has been anxiously waiting for July 17th to get here.
We took him to Sky Harbor and said our goodbyes and boy it was TOUGH!
You are dealing with your own emotions and it is a tender thing to witness your children say their own goodbyes - it was really difficult for ALL but very grateful for his willingness, worthiness and example!!!

We LOVE and miss you  - Elder Joseph Mckay Slade!!! 

Heaven!!

Pure Heaven!!! Grateful for gifts that are sent straight from above:)

1A All Star Game - GO #88

Macky was selected to participate in a 1A All Star Game.  It was a treat to watch him play again.  We LOVE this game and all the life lessons you can learn from it!!!!

Nice catch Mac!!!

Love my boys - OLD 

and YOUNG 

Macky made a lot of new friends - he really enjoyed all the boys from Pima.  Every boy in this picture is mission bound - I thought that was super COOL!!

Do they look like each other or what?!?  

Summer Time, Memory Making FUN!!

So - my husband got this wild hair brained idea to buy and OLD boat!!! He spent hours on line looking and looking, searching and searching.  I must say I was a little (okay a lot) perturbed at him for doing so but he kept on insisting that it was for "making memories".

 

 

 

 

As you can see, he was RIGHT - yes - I admit it :)
We have had a great time and look forward to making many more memories together!

Macky's Month of Celebration!!!

Macky had a busy month of May -  Senior Trip, Seminary Graduation and High School Graduation.  We are super proud of this boy and his accomplishments.  He had the privilege of being president of the seminary.  He did a good job and was blessed everyday to have released time and learn and grow in the gospel.

These are a few of his classmates.  For years Macky was the only LDS boy in his class until the middle of the year when Syler Skousen moved into town - he was grateful for that.  We are very thankful for Pres. Whipple and all that he does for our youth - they truly love and respect the man!!

 

On May 24, 2013 Macky graduated from M.H.S.!!

 

Macky had the privilege of being awarded the Frank and Donna Greer scholarship for $1000.00.  It is awarded to a student who will be furthering their education in the education field.  Macky wants to go into education and eventually be an athletic director. They are willing to hold this scholarship for him until he gets back from his mission.  We are grateful for the Greers and the service they have rendered in behalf of education, our schools and community.  They are an amazing family!!

 

I love this picture!!  Cousins are such a blessing and these two girls are beautiful inside and out!!!