My youngest brother Matt just left for his mission, he will be serving in Catania, Italy. Chase and I were able head out to Utah to spend some time with him before he left. We wish him the very best. I can't believe my baby brother is old enough to serve the Lord, he has a very strong testimony and I know he will touch many lives in the coming two years.

Entering the MTC

Matt and Chase

Matt and Garrett

I have a great time watching Chase play with ALL his cousins (aunts and uncles) he is getting so big and independent.


Chase and Micah playing in grandpa's sandbox

Steph and Chase out on the swings

He loved the sandbox
The Monday before Matt left we all went bowling, all the little kids had a great time, at least for the first 5 frames.


Chase loved bowling, especially watching the ball hit the pins

Lisa and Taylor

Cyd and Hailey

Steven and Kristen and their kids flew in from IL to surprised Matt and the rest of us, for his farewell. Although, it was a short trip it was great to see them. Sunday afternoon after all the company left, I found Auston, and Hailey right behind him, at the front door standing on his tippy toes trying to open the door. After several attempts he finally manage to get it open, he was ao proud of himself.