Mission

Dad and I have been called to serve a full time mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  We will serve for one year in the Tennessee Knoxville Mission.  We are both very excited.  We will be officially 'set apart' on Sunday, December 13th at 9 AM.  However, we get to attend a missionary training from 9:30-4:00 this Thursday.  Elder W. Craig Zwick, of the Seventy, will be in our area doing the training.  All the missionaries from these parts will be in attendance, so it should be quite interesting.  We got dad a new suit and tie, and I got a sweater and scarf.  We are ready to go!

Charlotte Anne Polk

 Baby Charlotte Anne Polk arrived June 23, 2014, weighing 5 lbs, 3 oz.  We are very happy to have her join our family.  Love you guys.

Alex and Charlotte

Somebody's hungry

Avery and Charlotte

A tiny girl

So sleepy

Eireann and Charlotte

Sweet

Charlotte and Mandy

Baby Charlotte

Charlotte Anne's Blessing Day

Baby JD's Blessing

Sweet baby JD joined the family in May.  We were able to attend his blessing in July.  I love this sweet family.  My favorite activity on this trip was the dance party. (in the dark, wearing glow bracelets)

Grandma with the kiddies

Blessing Day! 

The happy family

Moroni, Deb, and JD

The Mills siblings

Madelyn and grandma make Dirt Pudding

Ellie and grandma make Banana Pudding

Happy JD

Grandpa and JD

Reunion 2014

The Provo reunion was one highlight of my summer.  Mike and I were lucky to have Alex and Avery along for the ride.  It was so good to see everyone.  I can't wait for the next one.

Entering Utah!!!

Beginning our hike to the Y

Taking a break in the shade

Soda fountain cousins

The magic show was a hit

Doves!

Mike and Myrth at BYU

Melanie and Mike

The Fam

On top of the conference center

On campus

Dinnertime!

Dangerous Driver

A Little Catching Up To Do

So much going on,,,so little time to post.  Here's what we've been on the Hilltop.

Putt-Putt with the cousins-2-22-14

Tyler's new soccer shoes, socks, and ball.
He's on the school soccer team.

Brittany's Graduation 2014

 Congratulations, Brittany.  We love you. 

With Diploma!  It's Official.

Britta with Brothers

 

 

With Grandma Mills

With Mom and Dad

Busy Day

Saturday, September 28th was a busy day.  We started out at the Exchange Place, where dad played with the community band.  From there we went to Rush Street to celebrate Eireann's 3rd birthday, which is on the 29th.  Next a visit with Melba.  Then I came home and made 10 jars of taco hot sauce.  Whew!!!

Taco Hot Sauce

Deer in the Garden!

One morning I walked out into the back yard and was surprised by what I saw.  He didn't seem too worried about me, though.  Can you hear the cicadas?  They are really loud.

Tyler Plays With the Volunteer Band

Tyler plays in the pit with the high school band, even though he's only in 8th grade.  He had a great time during the game.  Good job, Tyler.  Can't wait to see you in action again.

Watching the action

In the stands

Playing bass drum

Playing xylophone

Up close

Brittany's Car

Hooray for Brittany.  She now has a car.  Her jeans are wet because she was just in the river getting senior pictures made.  I can't wait to see those.

Yay!

Labor Day 2013-Picnic in the Park

On Labor Day we had a picnic in the park with Mandy's family, Mark's kids, Melba and her caregiver, Heather, and her daughter AuBrey.  We had a great time, and enjoyed being together.

Tyler and Avery feed the geese

Grandpa feeds the geese

The geese aren't interested

Eireann and Blaine

Cousins play in the sand

More cousins in the sand

Tyler and Blaine 

Alex, Avery, and Gabriel

Here's everyone enjoying lunch

Kids chasing the geese