Alden's 19th Birthday

Britney, Alden's sister made a cake that looked like the Australian flag.

 He received many items that he can use while in Australia.

Fun With Old T Shirts

Alden was not sure what to do with all his old t shirts.  Watch this video to see how he took care of them.

 

At the end he said " And that's how it's done"

A Week Later It's Kason's Turn

Here they are again.

Supporting Kason as he gets ready to serve in Russia.

Lifted Up By Friends

Alden and his friends started a tradition.  As each missionary left to go to the MTC the friends went to their home and took a picture of them supporting them.  They would rush out and get it printed, put it in a frame then give it to the missionary.

This is Garrett before he entered the MTC on Jan 4th 2011.  He will serve in Ecuador.

Temple Day

Alden chose December 30th to go to the Bountiful Temple.  All of our family was able to be there. 

Alden's friends were also there.  It was nice to have all this support.

It was a beautiful night.

Alden Opening His Mission Call

Alden had friends and family over to open his mission call.  Chantel and her kids were on the web cam.  Grandpa and grandmas were on the phone.  Alden was very excited to find out he will be serving in the Australia Adelaide mission.  He will speak English.  He will enter the MTC on March 30th.

Here are some comment from friends and family when they heard the great news.

Layne:  Can I go pick him up?  I wanna go.

Geni:  That is  so cool.  Weston is jumping around and way excited for him.  We all are, Congratulations!

Starla:  That's awesome!  Tell him congratulations.

Cameron:  We never knew he had turned in his papers, that's awesome!

Brad:  That's really cool.  Give him a hug for us.

Lynn:  Wow! That sounds amazing!  Congrats.

Tammy:  Congratulations!  I can totally see him in Australia...no worries mate..

Sandy:  Remember those mom blessings start now.

Brianna:  congrats to you all.

Kelley:  Congratulations, that is wonderful.

Sandy:  I truly cannot think of any cooler place to go!!!  I've never known anyone that's gone there!!

Laney:  My friend used to live there!  He will love it!

Elaine:  Woohoo how cool will that be!

Pyper:  How exciting!  Tell him Congratulations.

Kathy:  Holy cow!!!  That's exciting!!! Congrats!!

Gwen:  That is fantastic!!  Not very many ym get to go there.  I am so happy for you all.