Cody is in the MTC now!

Let me start by saying dropping Cody off at the MTC was absolutely the hardest most emotional thing I have ever done.  I am so glad I only had one son because I seriously do not know how I could ever do that again. It was raining all that day and it felt like it was raining inside the truck on the way home too! Melissa rode up with us and she was sick with the flu poor girl.  But she was a trooper and was there to support Cody. She is awesome! 
We got our first email Monday and it felt like a huge weight was lifted off of me. My cute son was doing great and having a good time. So relieved! Even though I expected nothing less, I still needed to hear from him to be sure.  What a special young man he is.  We are so blessed to be given such a choice son of God to be part of our family. Cody is a wonderful example to us!
Here are a few of the pictures he sent us from the MTC:

I Hope The Call Me On A Mission-Cody's Farewell

Cody got his mission call the first of July and opened it while on Skype with everyone.  Washington DC South here he comes!!  He reports to the Provo MTC on October 5th,  He will fly to DC on October 26.  We are so excited!! His soon to be mission President & wife keep a cute blog- www.armiesofhelaman2.blogspot.com.  Check it out-Cody will be on it soon!

Shellie survived pioneer trek!

Shellie had a wonderful, spiritual time at the Pioneer Trek in Kolob. She walked 3.5-5 miles each day pushing a handcart with her family the Dow Dots(Depending On The Savior). She did not die or get hurt so that is good! Shellie spoke in church today with other youth and did a terrific job. We are so glad to have her home. Can't wait till those blisters heal up!

Morning she left for Trek-all clean and excited!

Back from trek-dirty!

Dixie missed Shellie too!

Dirty Nasty Sore Feet!

That blister has to hurt!

Happy Father's Day to Mike!

The BEST father in the world!!

Where in the world will Elder Cody Gronning go?

Cody met with our stake president tonight for his final interview for his mission. President Petersen got everything ready and let Cody hit the last SUBMIT button. Then he refreshed the page and it showed SUBMITTED TO THE MISSION OFFICE.  Yahoo!!  Cody will get his official mission call in 2-3 weeks. Where in the world do you think Elder Gronning will go?

Cody submitted his mission papers online today!!!

2 More Value Projects done!!

Shellie has completed 5 of the 8 required Value projects in her Personal Progress Book.  By this time next year she should be done and will earn her Young Women's medallion. We are so proud of her progress!

 Knowledge Project-Shellie learned how to sew a quilt. Completed 4-20-11

 Divine Nature Project-Made a cookbook binder she can add to and use for her own family someday.

Typed up & printed over 100 recipes. Laminated each page. Covered the binder. Completed 5-15-11

My kids are so cute!!

Shellie's 15th Birthday Pool Party

Birthday Flip Flops!!!

Hot Tub April 2011

Josh, Kinna, Julie & Mike