Elder Ian

Ian hit his one year anniversary as a missionary on February 15, 2013. He is loving life as a missionary. Its not always easy---its a lot of hard work, he tells me. But he is so happy to be serving. Here are some pics of him with Elder Folu, the zone, and other elders at the temple. Also, their weapons on the wall, just in case there is a zombie Apocalypse.
Be prepared. And he seems to send me photos often of food. The boy does love to eat!

Michael in Afghanistan

I wanted to post some of the pics Michael has taken in Afghanistan.  I am so grateful for technology that allows us to see each others pictures. Thank you, DROPBOX.  

 living quarters

 all geared up for a fight

 in the hummer (HATE the stache!)

 his italian buddies

 italian buddy max

 love to see that texas flag

 a relief mission he went on to deliver food and water to locals. the guy w/o a gun in an interpreter

                                       

shooting practice with the snipers

 more italian buddies

I wanted to post some of the pics Michael has taken in Afghanistan.  I am so grateful for technology that allows us to see each others pictures. Thank you, DROPBOX.

E-MAN

Ethan's team had a GREAT season, winning the Regional Championship and finishing with a record of 22-1. Ethan is just getting started as his shoulder surgeries have 'benched' him before. He got the highest percentage of blocked shots, even though he never played more than 5 minutes in any one game. Doesn't hurt to be 6'7"! He improved greatly and can't wait for next year. The other kids and their parents were so welcoming of the boy from TEXAS.  They cheered him on like he had been here forever.  One dad nicknamed him "E-MAN!"  But more importantly, he had a great time making friends on the team and learning from two AMAZING coaches! They were truly a TEAM!

 Each team member got to cut down a piece of the net from the championship game. Ethan had some REALLY dull scissors. Not sure if the extra cheering was just because he was finally done! :)