We followed the Hospital sign through town and guess what? More smiles and giggles erupted!

Natalie will be a freshman this Fall . . . will there be an "Edward" at her High School?????

Our giggley 13 year old found the Cullen's mailbox. Here she is rubbing it (much like one would rub a magic lamp) perhaps hoping Edward would appear?!

Memorial Weekend was all about Natalie . . . and she is a "Twilight" fan! So off to the Olympic Peninsula we went. Bary was a great dad, driving his little girl everywhere her heart desired!

Tyler has made it to Germany! His first area is south of Hamburg in the city of Minden. After many hours of travel and the time difference (9 hours earlier than the west coast) his new companion and trainer, Elder Ivens (on the right), tells Tyler how exciting life will be in his next "home"!

The beginning of the next two years . . .

Here is Elder Tyler Elison at his "new" home until Feburary 3rd when he leaves for Hamburg, Germany! His letters report that he is happy and wondering if he will be able to learn enough German before he leaves! We love you Tyler!

Family time . . .

Here we have Tyler, Natalie, Bary (holding Colton), Deanna, Darren and little Connor, and Jared. Not pictured are Melissa and Emily (they are taking pictures) and Brandon who stayed home because he had to work.

Shepherds . . .

After viewing the Nativity, as we were walking away I looked back and saw the perspective you see here with the shepherds walking toward the manger. At this point the thought crossed my mind "Who do you follow?" and "What do you look to in this life?"

Christmas Light on Temple Square

The night before we took Tyler to the MTC (Missionary Training Center) in Provo we visited Temple Square in Salt Lake City and saw the beautiful lights. This was something Tyler wanted to do as a family . . . we all enjoyed the experience.

. . . undivided attention!

Now that Tyler is out of the house Miss Natalie has ALL of our undivided attention - lucky (?) girl! She is getting used to it but we're not so sure she is prepared for having her parents focusing on her all the time! Only 4 1/2 years to go Natalie!!! We're sure glad you're here!