First Pictures from the MTC

Pictures Received October 30, 2009:

Some of my district by the fountain at the Provo Temple.

Two of my roommates:  Elder Hadfield (left) is the jokester and Elder Wilhelm (right) is my new District Leader.

Elder Stevens (left) and Elder Fuimaono.  Elder Fuimaono is from Samoa and is one of the funniest kids I know.

The three amigos:  me, Tyson, and Ethan.

 

The best two Elders I know!

Me and my companion, Elder Christenson, at the MTC sign.

My companion's cheesy map pic.

My cheesy map pic.

Oops!  Not ready for the pic.

 Me and Elder Church, he is a baller.

Me and Elder Harris.

My first awesome set of Zone Leaders.  Elder Starkie (left), Elder Gibby (right), me (middle).

 Elder Gibby is a surfer boy from Cali.

Elder Starkie is a bomb singer.

The Farewell

Austin spoke in sacrament on the Sunday before he left for the MTC.  He also sang "A Window to His Love" with his friend Caroline as a part of the meeting.  (His first ever music solo!)  He was a little anxious and got up to speak before it was his turn :)  Austin spoke about member missionary work and indicated that it was important to be an example and not afraid of who you are.  He said that something as simple as wearing a CTR ring can turn into a missionary moment if we are open to sharing with others.

Family and friends gathered after the meeting to celebrate and say goodbye.

Below:  Austin and his Sister Lexie

The group gathers at the house for an early lunch.

From Left:  Karey (a family friend), Jill (Aunt), Taylor (nephew)

Clockwise From Front Left:  Matt, Jace (brother), Hannah, Ryan, Alex (all the rest are cousins)

Clockwise from Left:  Kilen, Dax, Caleb, Talysha (All Cousins)

Looking at the Camera:  Mylie (niece) and Caroline (friend)

From Left:  Justin (brother-in-law) and Dad

Friends of Austin's

All the boys.

From Left:  Austin, Dad, Jace

Austin and Jace

Austin with Dad and Mom

From Left:  Sisters Lexie and Lyndsay, Dad, Austin, Mom, and brother Jace

Austin with sister Lyndsay

From Left:  Grandpa Merlyn, Austin, Grandma Connie

Austin with Grandpa Wayne

Austin with his Grandpas

Austin and Karli