A VISIT FROM AN OLD FRIEND

Matt (elder) Sockwell is the one holding Nicole, We are currently looking for the other Missionary Matt (elder) Mcallister.
So a couple of weeks ago Gary looked up one of the missionaries that taught me the discussions when I first joined the church. And then surprised me that he got a hold of him and that he was coming for a visit. (Elder) Matt Stockwell his wife and two kids came for a visit last Sunday! It was awesome to see him after 19 years! He was as great as ever and we had a great visit! But I didn't think to take any pictures! So I will share some from 19 years ago!!

Noelle's Competition!!

this is Noelle's latest cheer competition,
they took 3rd, and qualified for nationals!!

They 're Engaged!

Yes you read it right, this is Sara and Cody and they are getting married on December 7th , No they are not getting married in the Temple. Next year. (They are living together)But thats okay because I have never seen my son happier! And yes they plan on going thru the Temple next year.

NOELLE'S CHEER

So Noelle is on a competition cheer squad RCC and after months and months of practice they are finally ready to perform! Their first appearance was at the Dixie state football game halftime show. They blew the Dixie cheerleaders out of the water! They will be competing in quite a few different competitions in the next few months and then it on to Nationals in February and a trip to Disneyland!!!!

CASEY IS THE BIG 16!!!

Casey and his cousin Jessica
So this is my son, 16, too cool for cool as I always say!
His new thing these days is he prefers to be called Jamal! I give him a cute name like Casey and he wants to be called Jamal! And he will answer to it! No Really he is a lot fun! And I am blessed to have (Jamal ) in my life!! He is athletic and friendly, smart, handsome, funny, kinda a shy guy till you get to know him! But I Love him with all my heart and look forward to seeing him play in the NFL some day! (That is his big Dream these days! but of course not till after a mission!!!Happy Birthday my Son!!

LAKE POWELL

Casey , AJ, and Ty at Lake Powell playing football
Gary and I at Lake Powell
Noelle, Nicole and Christian, making a sand castle
Casey, AJ and Christian
Nicole enjoying the sun!
Jaxson "POOPS" for short, he's too cute!!
So last week we went to lake powell and had a blast! cant wait till summer to go again!

THE GRAND CANYON !

So my brother in law has been working at the Grand Canyon all summer and has been asking Gary and I to come and stay, so we finally did! It was amazing and breath taking! It was my first time! Gary and I can't believe we have never taken our kids! We stayed in a cabin on the North rim compliments of my brother in law and enjoyed a first class meal compliments of my brother in law! It was just Gary and I and even though we had wished we had brought the kids it was really great to have some alone time! And what a beautiful place to do it! If you have never been I recommend it!