Tis' the Season!

 Tis the season! How is everyone doing? Things are going slower here as the members leave to be with family, but on the plus side we got to go to the temple today and see the new vid XD. We'll get to Skype on Christmas although I don't know when or where yet (just keep it on). So how was the fundraiser? I'm on the edge of my seat with anticipation. The pictures will be on their way I just gotta stop by the post office and they'll be on their way. We got a new investigator this week! His name is Arthur and he's from Kenya. We're super excited about teaching him! It's been a long week, but with the cloud coverage it's staying fairly warm and the car certainly help too ;) I'm gonna make sure I send a Christmas card with my missionary Christmas tree in it (the missionary budget lol)

 Hoping to see you next week

 Casey

Life is Good as a Missionary

Things are going fairly well here although it gets dark at about 5:00 and we don't get to see the sun to often although if the clouds keep the sun covered it's actually warmer out :) We've been doing as much work as we can before everyone disappears for Christmas. Our ward is comprised mostly of grad students. Not much is new other than we got a car for our area (that will help us stay a little warmer as we go around) It's great to hear that the kids are doing great (especially with Z getting hearing aids) and getting a good paying job AWESOME!!! I'm sure everyone is on the edge of their seats waiting for Christmas and I'm looking forward to it too (I'll get to Skype everyone) Life is good as a missionary some of the work is hard, but it's very rewarding. The pics and video logs will be coming soon I just need to stop by the post office and get envelopes and stamps. And HAPPY BIRTHDAY WESLEY!!!

 Till next week

 Casey

Calves of Steel

Things have been going well here. Well for the most part. We do a lot of walking (at least 10 miles a day) and nobody wants to talk to us :( at the very least they could ask "How are you?" ,but we just get a no thanks or not interested or just a door slammed in our face (but now I have calves of steel XD) Not much has happened since we hit the holidays, but we're still meeting with lots of members and setting a firm foundation for missionary work to come. I hope things are going well on your end of things. We just had transfers and I got a new companion his name is Elder Mackley (I'm still in the same area). Btw I got the packages from the root beer store, but I haven't seen anything form Ashley yet.

 A happy birthday to Kelsey and a Happy holidays to all the others

 Casey

Things Are Moving Slowly

Another week has come and gone here in Seattle and things are moving slowly. It seems that as we move into this holiday season less and less people are actually home to answer their doors and it's getting colder and colder (hoping to get some of those collapsible earmuffs sometime soon) I still haven't gotten the packages you mentioned, but I'm watching for them like a hawk (we check the mail everyday) aside from the slow work and general lack of investigators we're making great headway with the members and getting them excited about missionary work (they always ask us who we're working with and if they can help) and last night we had a lesson with the Haywoods (member family) and brother Haywood gave us ride home in his Camaro (It's one of the limited edition replicas of Bumblebee from the 3rd Transformers movie (brothers be jealous lol) it was awesome (I took pictures XD and they'll be on the way soon) and he really likes pressin on the gas (426 horsepower) well I hope everyone is well and is psyched about thanksgiving around the corner (I know I am. Hoping to get with a Samoan family. Let the gut busting binge begin) and I hope Kelsey has a great birthday (I bet she saw Catching Fire for her birthday)

 Happy Thanksgiving!

 Casey

On the Edge

I haven't gotten the root beer or the sweaters, but now that I know it's coming I'm on the edge of my seat with anticipation

Working Through Members

I got the package with the board games right before transfers, but I haven't received any others yet. Sorry I messed up the address I should probably proof my e-mails for errors like that. It's good to hear how things are going back home and thanks for the pics. Things are going well here. We have been doing lessons with members and are making good progress the best way to bring people to the church is by working through members. We have also been working with a few investigators although meeting with them has become harder as thanksgiving draws near. As far as interesting things go not much has happened it's been pretty dull.

 So how are things at home is everyone excited for thanksgiving and Christmas? What are the wish lists looking like?

 Hopefully I'll have more to talk about and the video logs will be sent soon

Casey

Winter Coat - !Check!

Sorry I didn't get to email yesterday it was veterans day and all of the libraries were closed. Not much has changed since the last email. We went to Pike's Place Market and checked out some sights. I made a deal with my companion to let me keep the coat (I'm sketching a portrait of his favorite baseball player) so the winter coat has been taken care of. I also bought some hair clippers recently so I can cut my hair. I have continued making video logs (I'm up to 5 now which is more than could have hoped for lol) I hope everything is going great. Can you send some pics of the goings on (what did everyone wear for Halloween) and do you know when the package is going to arrive? I'm packing a majority of information in my video logs and I'll send them as soon as I can

 Until next week

 Casey

Been Working Hard

Things are going well here. I got a temporary coat from my companion until I can find one for myself. this last saturday I had my first Seattle wind storm and it was very interesting we saw an uprooted tree and we watched a guy get attacked by leaves (I was laughing so hard that I couldn't even grab my camera) lol. We've been working hard and seeing lots of people. We have one investigator who's progressing very well and we just gave her a triple (she really wanted to read D&C super excited) and we've been doing a lot of walking (I've also discovered that my Dr. Martins are just a half size too big and should not be used for extended periods of walking) We're going to Pike's place again today and we're gonna do some grocery shopping (btw found a Dr. Martins shoestore) and I'm going to get a set of hair clippers (I'd rather not spend $15 every time I need to get a haircut) Oh and yesterday I gained an appreciation for the trees of Washington (their HUGE) when we got caught in a sudden hailstorm and we were a good distance from our apartment (I'll send pics of some of the trees here) That about wraps it up for my week

 Hoping for more excitement

 Casey

Teaching an Investigating Family

How's everyone doing? I'm doing great here (especially since I found a whichwich in my area XD) The video logs are coming along fairly well (although I'm not doing them on daily basis yet, but I'll get into that over time... I hope, fingers crossed) We have an investigating family, their 2 boys love me (I've had a fair amount of practice dealing with boys XP) We went to a pumpkin carving party at their house (don't worry you'll see my pumpkin in the video log) and we got to talk to a lot of non-members. It was awesome! We've also been doing a lot of member missionary work and it's been going really also. So far I haven't found a coat (well technically I have found several coats, but trying to pick one that I like that would last for a long time and keep me warm and dry in the winter at a good price has been a bit of a challenge) So how's the porch looking? Who's winning? (one of the vaguest questions ever) and how's the weather? (It's not too bad here yet) I'll try to send a memory card as soon as I can, but for now .... this is Elder Casey Huguley signing off!

A Transfer

Ok, it's been a very hectic day today and I have been transferred to a new area (so last night was filled with frantic packing and the temporary loss of m companion's flashlight (I knew where it was, but it was just to funny to watch him use it to look under the couch for it. lol)

That should make package sending easier for at least 6 weeks. Speaking of which last week I was right about my prediction of when I would receive the package and it was shortly after we finished e-mailing (my luck works in the weirdest ways) and I just gotta say thank you so much I think the best part was the cake (I never expected the cake withdrawal lol) There isn't a whole lot to tell now I just moved to a new area let's see. My companion is Elder McNeil and...that's all I got... Well onto other things I have made the discovery that's it's a very good idea to know how the Seahawks are doing (Washington football team) if they lose that's usually not a good day to go tracting because everyone is pretty bummed out. It's getting dark sooner and sooner every day and according to the general population it can get dark as early as 4:30. I've also come to the conclusion that when it comes to writing in my journal I'm horrible about it (when have I ever enjoyed writing?) so I've come up with a new idea. Instead of writing in a journal I'm going to try to keep a video log using the camera (which means it will get filled up faster and I can send the memory cards home more often) I've been keeping an eye out for a good winter coat and I'll let you know when I find one and how much it is. Now only one thing left to do ...

                        HAPPY BIRTHDAY ASHLEY!!!

This is Casey signing off

Today was awesome!! I've heard of this happening, but had doubts that I'd be lucky enough to catch Casey online. I saw his email arrive and asked if he was still online and he said yes, but only had half an hour left. So we got to talk for a little while it was like texting but it takes a little bit longer to send and receive. I am so grateful for those tender mercies. I had no idea how hard it would be to have him gone and not have any means to see him or hear his voice. He does not enjoy writing and never has, We are blessed that he even sends us a short email. I'm excited about his video journaling and can't wait to see and hear him. I'm going to surprise the kids when the first memory card comes in ;) 

Making Progress

Another week has zoomed by in seattle. We're making progress with our investigators and within a few weeks a few of them might even be ready for baptism. Thanks for the tips Ashley I'll make to put put them to use today when we get groceries today. Oh and I got your package last week Ashley, but I didn't get it until after e-mails. If the other package was going to come on last thursday I'm probably not going to see it till either later today or friday it depends on when the zone leaders can get to the mission office. Well so far this week has been very productive, but extremely uneventful (except when my companion decided to eat a strange nut and ended up feeling dizzy for the rest of the day). So not much happening on my side how about yours I still want to see how the front decking looks

sincerly yours

 casey

Moving Forward with the Work

It's been a busy week. So one of things I left out of the letter last week was that my companion and I had made posters advertising church tours and we set up several different dates and times for people to come. Overall we gained 5 new investigators and 14 potential investigators and we had about 7 others that were there because they thought food was available after the tour and left in less than positive moods. So we spent most of the week at the church giving tours and the rest of the time going from one appointment to the other. I'm just glad the church tour thing is behind us now I don't think we could manage to do that again with all of the investigators we have now. lol. My companion got a cold just a few days ago so odds are I'm gonna get it in the next week or so and I'm feeling less than enthusiastic about it, but I'll just have to shrug it off and keep moving forward there's work to be done and laying around isn't going to get it done any faster.

So how is everyone doing? What's new?(keep in mind that I have absolutely no idea what's going on in the real world) Is Daryl still alive?(If he dies we riot)

  Hoping to have more to talk about next week,

  Casey

Pictures & An Email!

The kids came home from school with a letter from the Mission President. I was concerned at first, cause I wasn't sure why they would be sending us a letter. After opening and pulling out photos of our son, I started to get a little choked up. Finally, I get to see him! I miss him way more than I anticipated I would. I don't know if it's knowing we can't communicate with him when ever we want or what, but man, I sure miss him! He looks GREAT!! Which makes this momma very happy!

Casey with his official Missionary tag on! 

 Mission President Choi and his wife

The Mission!

An Upper Respiratory Infection 

Sorry I haven't written lately. We just had transfers and I got an upper respiratory infection (which was awful) over the last couple weeks, but I'm feeling better now. The last week has been a bit uneventful (probably because everything ached and the doctor told me I needed rest). I'm working on the pictures and taking them when I can. I'm getting better at handling the hills here, but they're still ridiculously long. Sadly I'm not allowed on facebook at least not in this area, but I have a feeling that might change. President Chai came to our ward yesterday and gave a talk that left the whole ward laughing :). It was awesome. So how is everyone doing? 

Casey

I think technology hates me. I sent the first part of this e-mail last week but I looked at my sent mail today and it was never sent (rages and punches through monitor, moves to next computer ... lol). So this week went better than last (the lack of an upper respiratory infection helped) and I've been working hard to make up for last week. We haven't had much luck getting new investigators, but we are still hard at work and doing as much as we can. The investigators we do have are making steady progression and I'm enjoying teaching them.

Still wishing I had more to say

Casey

A Message to my Son

A little message to my Son.
Casey, I miss you so much! I want to hear all about your days. I'm curious about how you're doing. So curious I check my email many many times every Monday! I know this is your P-day and when a letter doesn't pop up, it saddens me (kicking dirt). I so wished we could talk on the phone, as that does seem to ease the pains of missing a loved one. The kids love to hear from you and are constantly asking questions about your mission. We are so proud of our Missionary and long to hear all about your BIG adventure! We just want you to write about your week, how it went, who you met. What scriptures hit you that week and why. Things like that. Don't fret about writing, make it fun. We love it when your personality shines through. Sending loads of ((((HUGS)))) & {{{{SQUEEZES}}}} from all of us.
One of your biggest fans! ;)
Mom

Root Beer!!

Oh no! I meant to send you an email last week, but I think I just hit save instead of send *facefloor*(when face palming isn't enough). I'm doing great here! The greenie package was a godsend! I had been eating pasta and quesodillas for the last month. We only get to have dinner with members on Sunday and Monday and our budget hasn't gone up any so it gets a little sketchy near the end of the month (Chef Boyardee saves the day!) I'm meeting lots of great people and some not so great people (when they try to bash with us we just walk away and my companion tells me it's alright they're just a very negative) I've also picked up on the interesting hobby of flicking spiders off their webs. You just get behind them and wait for your companion to walk in front of it and fire away! None of the ones we flick are poisonous and it's usually taken in horror then good humor XP. We have continued to teach Brian (who by the way shreds on the guitar) and it looks like pretty soon we're going to get to help him work on the truck some more (I look forward to service work, like that it gives me a nice break from the monotony of tracting).
Oh, I still have to tell you where I'm serving. Let's see the top border for our area is 145th and the bottom is 80th while our west border is the sound and the east is just a few blocks over from the I-5...um how about something more helpful my current residence is on Greenwood Ave N.
I got to go to the temple last Tuesday it was awesome! It's quite a bit bigger than the Nashville temple. I've been taking pictures whenever I can without making it seem awkward. P-days aren't what I had hoped for don't get me wrong, they're great, but one of our mission rules doesn't let us get with other companionships to play basketball or anything. Also I found out from my companion that it might be a good idea to get a board game of some kind because there are certain holidays in which we have to stay in our residence sometimes all day such as 4th of July, Halloween, Nudity day, Christmas day you know, the holidays. Next P-day my companion and I are going to go to the Root Beer Store http://www.therootbeerstore.com/ THEY HAVE SO MANY FLAVORS OF ROOT BEER!!! I just hope I have enough money on my card to get some and I'll need to make sure I send a package of some home (the owners are members and they give missionaries 50% off XD). We have family home evening a.k.a. game night in about half an hour (and it goes till about 8) so I don't have much time left.

I hope everyone is doing well. I'm super excited for Ashley completing college and I hope Neil can find the job that he's looking for. $1 FOR A CAR!!! WOW! Talk about being blessed, she must be really happy right about now. Aubrey loving school, getting straight A's, and getting advanced on the state tests comes as no surprise; I think in a way she's like me. Genius.. just without the laziness, procrastination, video game obsession, arrogance, the Y chromosome, and a few other miscellaneous XD. Zachary has the makings of being one of the toughest people I'll ever know with all the physical hardship he's been through when he gets older he'll just shrug pain off like it's nothing. Who knows what that boy will be capable of when he's cured. Wesley and Brentley... Keep practicing that X box game who knows someday you might get better than me (Arrogance: however unlikely), but don't obsess over it like I did. When Mom and Dad say you need to take a break don't just get off then get back on. Take a break go read a book. Make sure you keep at your school studies too, I can't even begin to tell you how important it is to learn as much as you possibly can. I've only been out here for a month and I have met people from all walks of life and the ones that have had the most success and get to live their lives in almost total relaxation are the ones who worked the hardest in school. 

Now let's see words of wisdom... ah let's quote Boyd K. Packer "True doctrine, understood, changes attitudes and behavior. The study of the doctrines of the gospel will improve behavior quicker than a study of behavior will improve behavior."

 Love ya'll bunches,

 Elder Casey R. Huguley

Missionaries Help Members to Convert

I've had my bike for a little over a week now and I'm authorized to drive. No, my trainer is not related to Harry Potter :( Yes, I've been eating well. I've been trying to take pictures, but I need to avoid looking like a tourist.

So we had a Zone Conference last Thursday and it was awesome! I learned a very valuable lesson about missionary work. The missionaries aren't there for you to help them with missionary work. They're there to help you with missionary work. It's up to the members to convert others, the missionaries are only tools in conversion. I also learned that tracting is very ineffective...very.
I hope the kids are enjoying school and I also hope your photography is going well. I've been doing great here, a little tired but it's good. By the way the hills here don't end they're not steep, just really...really long.

Every Member a Missionary
6.7 billion people live on the earth right now, but only 52,000 members are full-time missionaries. Mormons are invited to share the gospel with their friends so more people have the chance to learn about Jesus Christ in a personal, meaningful way.

It isn't only our full-time missionaries who share the gospel. Because we believe the gospel of Jesus Christ is the way to true happiness, we want to tell as many of our friends and family about it as we can. We believe, as Peter taught in the New Testament, that we should "be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you" (1 Peter 3:15)

Of course the most convincing testimony is the good, happy life of a person who lives according to Christ's teachings, but we also feel that sharing our individual experiences with others is a great way to invite them to come to know more about Jesus Christ.

Sharing the gospel isn't always easy, though. Many of us feel afraid of offending our friends, seeming pushy or saying something that might be misinterpreted. We gather our courage and try our best to find a way to talk about how much the gospel means to us while respecting other people's beliefs and choices. We are thrilled when friends share in the joys of living the gospel. This can happen by attending Church meetings and activities during the week and meeting with missionaries to talk about how the gospel can bless their lives. If you want to make a Mormon's day, ask if you can visit their Church. However, we love our friends whether they accept the teachings of our Church or not.

You might wonder what, exactly, a Mormon missionary does, other than ride a bike and knock on doors, or how a young man or woman just out of high school might end up on a mission. Here are the basics.


Most of the Church's missionaries are around twenty years old, though many members also volunteer to serve after they've retired. All prospective missionaries turn in applications to Church headquarters and they receive a call to a specific mission around the world. They spend a few weeks in a training center where some of them learn a new language and all of them rigorously study and practice teaching the gospel. Then they set off to their assigned locations and begin their service. Missionaries' lives are completely dedicated to sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. They pay their own way and put off school, dating and work for two years in order to focus entirely on doing the Lord's work.

A common morning for a missionary might consist of waking up at 6:30 a.m., studying the scriptures, and meeting new people to share the gospel with. The afternoon might include discussing gospel lessons with people they meet and volunteering for service in the community. A good night has them teaching the gospel to interested individuals and helping them learn and keep God's commandments or attending a baptismal service for someone who's decided to join the Church. They return home around 9:30 p.m. and fall into bed, usually exhausted and happy.

A New Investigator!

So the weather here has been unexpectadly sunny with very little rain. So over this last week we gained a new investigator, let's see he was a guitar instructor he trained dogs for the humane society and worked in suicide watch and prevention he is also an engineer (we met him while he was out working on his truck and we helped pull his transmission out) and he's been out of prison for about 53 days XP. He's really cool and he's got quiet the story behind him. All is well in Zion

Safe and Sound in Seattle

So, I made it to Seattle and I met my trainer Elder Potter. It's been pretty exciting and nerve racking. We've already started tracting and we met a new investigator last night. I'm still learning a lot. The weather here is well ...cloudy ... always cloudy. We have a small residence, but it's not to bad. Oh I went grocery shopping today and got about 2 weeks worth of food for $38 XD. So a few things I need before I forget 1. I might need a small blanket I can take with me on transfers because there is no guarentee that there will be one 2. I might need a gps (really hope not) 3. I need some mail so I can have proof of residence and the address is

10675 NE 20th St.

Bellevue WA

98004

This is the mission home address and they'll forward any packages or letters recieved here to the appropriate missionaries. Ok, so that's enough about me how is everyone?

Educational Enlightenment

Thanks for what? The care package of course :). So much has happened since the last time I e-mailed you and things have been moving so fast that I haven't had an oppurtuniy to sit down and write a letter *frustration*, but everything that's been keeping me from doing that is of immense importance. I'm starting to get the hang of the schedule :) just in time for me to leave the MTC on Tuesday. :( BTW don't let any of the kids complain about how long their classes at school are, because my classes are 3 hours each (not that I'm complaining, but my butt is) and yesterday we had in-field orientation and it was a 9 hour blast (yep, I had a 9 hour class and I enjoyed it! So children in school, your complaining has been dismissed XP) Lol. I've also been wishing that I had more time in the day to study (funny how that works out, huh?). I've also been getting along with my companions... yes plural companions more than one. My previous companion left a day and a half into the MTC (not that we ever got along. All he would do is talk about rugby and call everyone Jack...?Jack?) we've been practicing with volunteer investigators which has been either enjoyable or enraging (sometimes both) but I always keep my cool and stay calm (although somtimes I want to hit myself with a brick and one of my companions wants to shove a Book of Mormon down the investigators throat *jokingly*). Well the computer is telling me I'm out of e-mail time so you'll be hearing from me when I get to the airport in Seattle. I'll get to make a phone call.

So I just want to leave you with this quote, that I really like ...

"It is significant that of all the titles of respect and honor and admiration that are given to Deity, He has asked us to address Him as Father."

Love ya'll bunches,

Elder Casey R. Huguley

Exciting, Exhausting and Sad

It's been an exciting, exhausting, and sad 3 days at the MTC. It's exciting in that no matter where you go you can feel the spirit, it's exhausting because it's work from the moment you get up to the moment you go to bed, and sad that yesterday my companion had to return home. I'm currently sharing a dorm room with 4 others 2 of which are my new companions. I've been getting along well with my district we even had a 3 on 3 basketball match yesterday during gym time. On a side note I think I might be addicted to BYU ice cream.

I miss you all very much, but I can't go home for there is much work to be done and the laborers are few.

Oh and here's my MTC mailing address

Elder Casey Ryan Huguley

JUL30  WA-SEA
2011 N 900 E Unit 288
Provo UT 84602

I'm doing Great at the MTC

It's been an exciting, exhausting, and sad 3 days at the MTC. It's exciting in that no matter where you go you can feel the spirit, it's exhausting because it's work from the moment you get up to the moment you go to bed, and sad that yesterday my companion had to return home. I'm currently sharing a dorm room with 4 others 2 of which are my new companions. I've been getting along well with my district we even had a 3 on 3 basketball match yesterday during gym time. On a side note I think I might be addicted to BYU ice cream. So how is everyone at home? Are the kids still trying to get my old room? Has Brentley had an outburst since I left (I'm guessing 3)? And how are you and dad? I miss you all very much, but I can't go home for there is much work to be done and the laborers are few.

Oh and here's my MTC mailing address

Elder Casey Ryan Huguley
JUL30 WA-SEA
2011 N 900 E Unit 288
Provo UT 84602

Our Trip to the Airport to Say Our Final, "See Ya Later"

Mom: One of my favorite photos. A good picture of Casey with a super hero jumping out of the van. Love it and so glad I captured it.

His final steps on Tennessee ground.

Checking in

One of the Pretty Sisters

This is this and this is that, lol

Very seldom does Mom capture herself. She'd rather spend her time capturing the memories she sees in front of her.

The Family, minus two. Ashley and Neil :( 

A little sibling banter ....

before take off. Not sure who won? Me either.

I'm not sure why, but I love this shot. 

Oh yea! Being a Missionary is cool.

Boredom stikes for the teen

Hugs and Cuddles before departure

A little conversation with the other pretty sister.

Posing with the Z man. 

Playful interactions with the Z man.

Shhhh ..... Wesley, let me give you some advice.

Giving advice to Brentley is taken as being silly, lol. Typical 

Aubrey is taking over on the advice giving, lol.

Goodbye Casey, We Love You Tons. Remember who you are and ....

RETURN WITH HONOR!! 

My Trip to the Temple

What exactly do we do in the Temple? And what is it like inside the Temple? Well, I'm so glad you asked .... You see?

In the temple we are taught, we make covenants, and we are promised blessings. We receive ordinances that enable us to live in the presence of God.

One ordinance we receive in the temple is the endowment. The word endowment means “gift” or “bestowal.” As part of this ordinance, we are taught about the purpose of life, the mission and Atonement of Jesus Christ, and Heavenly Father’s plan for His children. We gain a glimpse of what it will be like to live in His presence as we feel the peaceful atmosphere of the temple.

Another temple ordinance is the sealing ordinance, in which husbands and wives are sealed to each other and children are sealed to their parents in eternal families. This means that if we are faithful to our covenants, our family relationships will continue for eternity.

In addition to receiving these ordinances for ourselves, we can receive them for our deceased ancestors. In this way, people who died without receiving essential ordinances such as baptism and confirmation, the endowment, and sealing have the opportunity to accept these ordinances.

The temple is a peaceful, sacred place, set apart from the cares and turmoil of the world. All areas of the temple are beautifully and carefully maintained to preserve a spirit of reverence. Because it is the Lord’s house, and because of the sacred work performed there, in the temple we can feel the Spirit abundantly and feel close to the Lord. There we can receive personal revelation and spiritual strength to help us overcome our trials. This is part of the reason we are encouraged to attend the temple regularly.

My Aunt Donna (my Grandma Mills' Oldest Sister) and Uncle Ed, my Mom and & my Dad got to come to the Temple to be with me. The guy to the far right of the picture he was one of the Temple workers. ;)  

My temple support group ... My parents, of course! My Aunt Donna and Uncle Ed, my mom believes they stood in proxy for her parents. She misses them very much and knows the Temple is the closest she can get to them. ;)  My good friends and constant support, Bishop Bass and Shaun Tagatauli.

Uncle Ed, Aunt Donna, ME!, my Mom and Dad

Shaun, Myself and Bishop Bass

My Mom and Dad ... Oh? And me! 

Mom: "It was an amazing trip to the Temple with our Son. He is growing up so fast and making choices that only make us even more proud of him. Casey today was extra special for me. Not only did I get to be with you while you received your endowments but I got feel the love and warmth of our Father in Heaven and your Grandparents, who are no doubt just as proud of you. You constantly AMAZE me Son. I hope you know what a wonderful blessing you are to us and your siblings. Thank you, Son for just being the best you ... you can be. We love you so much and are constantly here for you, no matter what. Stand Strong & Stand Tall.

Shhhhh ..... It's a Covert Operation

We went shopping with Casey to pick up a lot of the items he needs for his mission. So we took the little boys with us. Shopping is only fun when play is added, ain't that right, Brentley?

Mirror photos are so cool

Our Four Boys

Casey playing with the boys while shopping. I believe he is trying to hide, lol. 

Oh no! I'm turning! Whoa! Losing balance .....  

Ahhhh ... There we go. Now, shhhhh .... I'm not here, lol

A Testimony to Remember

Casey bore his testimony today ... I can't remember everything that he said, but he did mention how grateful he was to have a ward family that lifts him up and supports him. He also mentioned all the different places people were guessing he would go to serve, then he says, "I will miss you all while I am serving in the Washington, Seattle Mission". He just slipped it right in there, lol There were a few who thought that he was guessing that Washington was where he would serve, lol. It was great! Oh, and no worries! We straightened out those who were confused. ;)

Mam-Ma, Casey, and his Grandma Marcia

Casey and Grandpa Terry

Uncle Ed, Casey and Aunt Donna

Skyping Family

Casey with his mission call. We Skyped his sister Ashley and Aunt Dana so they could share in his excitement.

The White Envelope!!

The big white envelope came!! I walked in the door and Aubrey comes running up to me with the boys trailing behind, and they shout, "Mom, It Came, It Came"! I quickly swear them to secrecy before Casey gets home from doing service for a member of our church. Brentley almost let the cat out of the bag a couple of times but quickly recovered, which frightens me just a little bit as he now has the skill to keep a secret and recover if he almost gives it up, lol. When Robert got home he called Casey into our room as if Casey were in trouble and asked him how he did with his service work and if Casey thought that he did a well enough job to gain the blessings that come when we do service. Casey felt very confident that he had done a good job and felt that he would for sure receive blessings. Then Robert says, "Well, son the Lord feels the same way" and hands him his letter. It was awesome!! And the reaction that Casey displayed will always be etched in my mind. He is so excited and happy. He carries himself with purpose, and that my friends is all a parent hopes for. ;)