Brayden went into the MTC on Oct. 22nd. He has been in 3 weeks now and is already a Zone Leader over 5 districts with his other 2 companions. He has 2 because one of the missionaries in his room had to go home. Anyways, he is doing great. Christian got to see him yesterday when he took his cousin into the MTC. He said that he looks good and said he is really busy. He and his companions have to preside at all the meetings that they have in the MTC. Here are some pictures the day he went into the MTC. I will try to put some of his letters on so you can keep up with what he is doing.

Brayden's Farewell

We had a great time at Brayden's farewell. He did a great job on his talk and our neighbor, James Smith, put together mission songs for the piano. He played, "I hope they call me on a mission and Called to Serve". It was amazing. We had a luncheon after wards that was great. All of my family and friends helped out and it was great food. My friend Linda made an amazing cake to look like an old book of scriptures and the temple. Brayden was so happy that so many people came or called to see him off. He can't wait to go into the MTC on Wednesday. This is a great week and a sad one, all together.

Brayden's Farewell

I can't believe it is already here. Brayden's farewell is Sunday, Oct. 19th. He goes into the MTC on the 22nd. He is ready to go and is getting his patriarchal blessing tonight. I am glad that he will be in the MTC here in Provo for 9 weeks. It gives me time to get used to the idea of having him so far away. I hope you all can make it to his farewell.

Family Pictures

We went up to Timp Cave and took family pictures. I threatened all my kids with their lives if they did not smile so we could get a good picture for the first time in our lives with Brayden before he leaves on his mission. We actually did it. There are still such things as miracles.

School Back In Session

All the kids are back in school now. My preschool classes have started and they are great kids. I love my new aides. They are really great with the kids and do a great job.
Kenedee is now in 3rd grade, Brooklynn in 6th and Brock in 10th and playing football.
Brayden has finished all his paperwork for his visa and passport and is waiting to go into the MTC now.
Chaz just got offered a Cruise Ship position starting April 4th on Royal Caribbean. It goes to Alaska, Jamaica, Tahiti, Australia and New Zealand. We will be spending most of my summer cruising if he will let us.
Kevin, fingers crossed, has a job for About.com if it comes through with his old boss from United Online. It would be great because it is right across the highway from where I work.
Well, there you are up to date with us. Have a great September.

BRAYDEN GOT HIS MISSION CALL

Brayden will be serving in the Mandoza, Argentina mission. He goes into the Provo MTC on October 22nd. He didn't want foreign or Spanish speaking, so this is where he got called. I think this will teach you a lesson as to "You get what you don't ask for". He is really excited now that it has sunk in. WE LOVE YOU! BRAY BRAY!!!

July Business

Wow, alot has been going on. Brayden put in his mission papers yesterday. He is excited to get out there. The girls both got teachers that they wanted for school. Kevin is still on a job search. We don't know where we will end up or if he will find something local. Brock has been busy with football, work and dance. Brooklynn got back from Junior Olympic nationals. She had a great time in Dallas. Kenedee started soccer this week and is dying in the heat. All in all, a typical summer in the Bodily house.

Bodily Business First Edition

Welcome everyone to the first edition of BodilyBusiness. Summer has been a busy one with trying to get Brayden ready to put in his mission papers, Chaz and Brock doing High School Musical 3 and Brooklynn getting ready for Nationals Junior Olympics Volleyball in Dallas this week. Kenedee is loving her vacation playing everyday with all of her friends and swimming like a fish. Check back often to keep up with what has been happening in our lives.