The drop off...
The Grand greeting ...
The MTC shot from across the street...
Kendall's odd companion before entering the MTC...
On last leap for joy!!!
Provo and one last trip to Kohl's...
Packed and ready to roll...
One last Virgil's before the MTC...cream soda that is!


Tuesday evening we were able to do a session in the Salt Lake temple before going to the MTC on Wednesday.
The last hug and good bye to the two little buddies. They will miss Kendall so much!


Kendall the newest Elder Hatch.


A head hug??

It must legal for Mom's to kiss missionaries??


Our stake President and Bishop.
Last dinner at home...lamb chops!!!

Uncle Dan and Aunt Tammy and Angela

City of Rocks

For Christmas last year, Brad decided to get the boys climbing harnesses and ropes. He had put this off for some time thinking it was too dangerous. Our Bishop is a long time climber and has taken the boys various different places. Brad finally started to read and learn and gave in and is now having lots of fun on various trips. We even have shoes and helmets and gear that fits the whole family including Christopher, Heidi and I. Here are some shots of various climbs this year.
Jonathan!....
This is a cool rock real close to downtown Boise. It's right on the river and a good climb.
Here's Christopher, they have to help him start out and can pull him as needed.
The smile says it all!
Here's Nathaniel...
Kendall....

The boys took a trip out to the City of Rocks past Burley and had a great time. They really want to go back and spend some more time there.

Jonathan up and Kendall down.

This looks professional don't you think?

The White Hand of Saruman... playing in the climbing chalk!

CHRISTMAS 2009