Court of Honor

Scouting is pluggin along...Nick a palm, Justin his star rank and both a bunch of merit badges.  Jeff is a fantastic scoutmaster taking the boys on campouts most months, working on merit badges & life skills, and teaching them to be great leaders.

His motto - Be Prepared...Stay Prepared...Prepare Others.

Redman

Awesome class with my kick tail hiney friend Kimber!

HHI

Quick get-away with our Trusty friends!

Love beautiful Hilton Head Island

Love this...

I have been blessed with incredible friends! My sweet Jill gave me this beautiful Brandon necklace with the countries El Salvador and Belize where he's serving his mission. Such a thoughtful gift...everyone needs a Jill in their life~

Home on the Range

Awesome Date ~Thanks Babe!

Random Fun

Finished therapy puzzle (almost 3 month),  kept turtle alive in backyard for 30 days (completed mb), and fun with friends (a favorite thing to do).

Back to School

No more elementary - why does school start in the middle of summer:(

Tender Mercies

Brandon actually being gone has been tough. So thankful for the texts, emails, calls, gifts and love from family and friends to help us through this "miserable joy". We got an email from Brandon stating that he arrived in Guatemala safely and was doing great. 

 I didn't get in the shower until late this afternoon (it's been a long 24 hours), and these sweet notes were smiling at me from my Brandon. 

 More tears, thanks and prayers...how did we have the privilege of raising such an incredible young man?! We are beyond blessed~

All of Brandon's emails and pictures will be posted on his mission blog: http://brandonaustinmission.blogspot.com/

Adios Brandon

Today Brandon finished packing, ate a baconator and frosty from Wendy's, and took a quick nap before we headed off to the airport.  He is ready for his new adventure. We will miss him dearly, but are so proud of the choice he has made to serve the Lord as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  One of the thoughts that Brandon shared in his talk on Sunday, was that he was serving for 2 years so that families can be together for eternity - so true and so very grateful for our eternal family.

Adios our sweet Brandon ~ continue to do incredible things...

Elder Austin

Lunch at one of Brandon's favorite restaurants Smokey Bones

A sad but happy goodbye to Grandma & Grandpa...see you in 2 years

Grandma made a pillow case for all to sign - we will miss you Brandon!

President Haskin set Brandon apart as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  So thankful for him and the leadership he provides for our stake.