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.

Brandon Farewell and Open House

Brandon spoke in church today.  He shared his beautiful thoughts and testimony.  So thankful for the incredible man he is becoming!  What a blessing his mission will be to him and our family.  Brandon also accompanied Jefferson on the cello.  We will so miss the beautiful music Brandon played for us on the piano.

Truly thankful for the Trustys and Neubergers ~ their friendship and years of wonderful memories together.  This was our little "pre open house" and blast from the past!

The line-up...oldest to youngest.

We love you Neubergers!

We have been so blessed to live in the best neighborhood in the world.  To be surrounded by genuine and kind friends.  Some pictured beneath and some not.  Thank you for loving and supporting our sweet Brandon.  Your generosity has meant the world to us.  Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all you do for our family!

Could not have done this without Mom & Dad/Grandma & Grandpa!
Thank you for taking care of all the kitchen/food craziness, tons of set up and clean up, and keeping everyone fed and smiling.  You are incredible examples to us of quiet service, genuine interest and constant love.  Words can't express how thankful we are for all you do for each one of us.  We love you~