Our Little Missionary!

It was hard to let Bradon go, but we are so proud and excited for him. We love and miss him so much! But we are also grateful he is willing to serve the Lord!

Bradon the first day at the Mission home in Brazil

Bradon's Mission to Fortaleza, Brazil

A lot of good things happened for Bradon during 2011. Bradon received his call in July, to the Brazil Fortaleza mission. He leaves Jan 10, 2012, flying on American Airlines to Dallas, and then to the mission training center in Sao Paulo. It has been a lot of preparation, especially for Bradon and his Mom.

Also during 2011, he graduated from high school, graduated from seminary, competed in Nationals ballroom dance competition, saw his friend Bryce Madden off on a mission to Philadelphia, applied for and was accepted to BYU Idaho, worked at Wild Waves, was promoted to Lead Life Guard and received the Golden Key award as Employee of the Year, worked for 24-Hr Fitness, received his Duty to God Award from Bishop Kevin Dueck, had his Eagle Scout Court of Honor together with Jordan Grisham, received his Patriarchal Blessing, was ordained an Elder by his Dad with Uncle Wayne and Ryan also there, and received his temple endowments in the Salt Lake Temple. We are proud of him.

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving 2011 Midway Utah. What a wonderful time!!!!

Making gingerbread houses with the Grandkids

Christmas!

Dance Scholarship Awards

Chelsie received TWO dance scholarship awards this year! One to pay for her summer tour to Thailand and Vietnam and one for half tuition for 2011-2012 school year. It was extra special that she was able to receive the half tuition scholarship from her former coaches at PBD Brent and Katie Mecham. They are such wonderful people who have always been very much apart of Chelsie's life. We love them and are so grateful to have them be apart of our lives!!!! Thanks again Brent and Katie!

Bradon at Nationals 2011

Bradon had a great time this year at Nationals. PBD took 3rd in Standard and 6th in the Latin Formation. He also competed in Open Standard this year with Ashley Hudson. They looked great together. Kristene came and watched Bradon dance with Dominic and CC. It was good to see them. Thanks for coming and driving all that way to Provo Sis, you are so supportive!!! It is hard to believe this is Bradons last year!

Bradon Comptition Kick Off

Bradon dancing the Standard Medley. They are getting ready to compete this next week at the National Dance Sport Competition in Provo Utah. He is in both the Standard and Latin medleys. Exciting!!!

My Trip to visit my cute family in Arizona

I had a really great time visiting the kids. I got to help Tana learn to ride her bike with out training wheels. And got to be there for her 5th Tangled Birthday Party. I love being with the kids, and miss them already!

Nichols Family Christmas 2011

A great Christmas with all the trimmings! Lots of PJ's, Super Caps (that can also doubled as a skirt), games singing and plenty to eat. Who could ask for anything more. Family time is the best!!!!

Chelsie is a Wilde now!

Out sweet Chelsie got married in the Salt Lake Temple Dec 2011. We had a wonderful time and made great memories. They were married in the Salt Lake Temple, had a reception in Washington and then had a Open House in Calif. They make such a cute couple and are so happy. What a blessing it is to have a daughter marry the right man, in the right place, at the right time!!!!

Utah Trip

We had a wonderful trip to Utah this year. We went to Bridal Veil falls and had Tin Foil dinners. We also visited with Mom and Dad Nichols. We went camping in Moab, yes in tents! Where we hiked, swam and sweat a lot!!!! And we had a wonderful time. We went on a few bike rides, went shooting and visited with a lot of family and made a lot of fun memories that I will always cherish. Isn't family great.

Bridal Veil Falls

Mom and Dad

Nichols are doing well but are getting where they can no longer take care of them selves. And will be

living soon at a place in Bountiful where they will get the

help they need.

Swiming in Moab

Dead Horse Point

Hike to Delicate Arch

Delicate Arch

Our wonderful camp site.

Jon and Bradon shooting.

Eating after a long bike ride.

At Tiffany's house.

Tour de Friends

My second bike trip! I had a great time and we rode 55 miles in three days! which beats out last trip by 20 miles. Two of those days with all of our gear on our bikes. The first day we road across Orcas island and back. Which by the way is nothing but hills.Then we traveled to San Juan and rode to Roche Harbor. The last day We road back to Friday Harbor. It was a great trip and I can not wait for our next trip!!!