David's going to.....

Arizona Tempe Mission!! He will be entering the MTC April 15.

As you can see from the pictures, the borders of this mission are huge. I don't think we will be needing a winter coat for this mission. We are thinking Ben needs to plan on somewhere like Alaska, Alabama, Australia, Argentina, or Algeria to keep with the family tradition.

Needless to say we are all most excited. Congratulations David!

Scenes from Charenstavan Armenia

HAPPY DAY!!

Mission papers are in!! Isn't he handsome. I'd love your predictions!

Ben Gets His Wisdom Teeth Out

Bright and early last Monday morning Ben grabbed his ipod and sunglasses and headed to the dentist's office for the dirty deed. He decided to go with a local anesthia, since he's not sure how'd he do with laughing gas; he didn't respond well to it as a young boy seeing who knows what kind of hallucinations. He was a champ, even though they had to take a little bone on the left side to get out an impacted tooth. (Actually 3 of them were impacted). He didn't swell all that much, I think Katie still has the chipmunk cheeks award!

Just getting home and holding guaze in his mouth.

The swelling starts, especially on the left side.

...that night

The next morning

What a nice think to have over with!

Katie's been transferred to Charenstavan

..on December 20th. She's gone from the warmest place in the summer, to the coldest place in the winters. Check out the new slide show on the side bar. These pictures were actually taken while serving in Ararat and taking a trip on p-day to the touristy part of Armenia

Carson's First Birthday

Happy Birthday dear Carson!


He wasn't sure about eating the cupcake, but had fun playing with it!

a Fun Toy from Grandma and Grandpa Crockett

I don't think that Carson knew what was going on, but we sure had fun.

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!

Carson watching Mommy from the window

It's here whether I like it or not, so why not enjoy it. It was perfect White Christmas weather, not to mention building snow forts. David, Melanie, and Ben spent a couple of hours creating an igloo. Richard helped stamp it down with his snowboard, I couldn't get the camera out quick enough to get him in action. David slept, well, tried sleeping in the igloo Monday night. Let's just say it was a long, cold night.