Thursday, April 8, 2010

And the drumroll please...

Today was an exciting day. I got a phone call from the post office this morning telling me that Landon's mission call had arrived. Woo-hoo. And after a long day of work we assembled the (very loud) family to find out where he will be spending his next two years. So fun.

P.S. There's about nine seconds of blue screen before it starts so hang in there, it's a comin'.

P.P.S. There's been many a discussion amongst my extended family members about how loud we the extended family can get when we congregate together. And after watching this video again this morning I say holy crack-a-toley people. Be still wild beasts, be still.

P.P.P.S. If you can't watch the video I'll post later about where Landon's going and also share a fun story about it.

13 comments:

The Cranes said...

Yes! The South!! That's the same mission all the Elders in my MTC group went to. Landon will love the south--it is awesome there! Congratulations to Landon! You think that was loud? That was nothing compared to our extended family gatherings. :)

4boyzmdmom said...

What Amy said...The South!!! I went to North Carolina. He'll love it!

And about the noise...my four boys by themselves make more noise than that on a very regular basis!

Lene said...

Congratulations!

That is so awesome.

Melinda said...

thx so much for letting us be there! That was really cool and even though we are so very loud...it was a great experience for all the loud cousins! Ha Ha I don't think it seemed that loud when we were there. I'm so glad we live so close to all the loudness cuz it's so much fun!

Jessica B Photography said...

Woo-hoo!!! A guy from our ward is in that mission and still has a year left. Maybe they will meet sometime. Tyler Hess from Boulder City, NV! Congratulations!

TheShumWAYS said...

That gave me goose bumps and tears in my eyes. Thanks for sharing... made me feel like we were almost there! So excited for him! Thanks Lando for the example you are setting for our boys. Can't wait to see you this summer!

paige said...

How exciting!

Heidi J said...

So exciting! Congrats! Will you be bringing him up to the MTC?

Stoddard Family said...

That is really exciting! You can go pick him up and go picking while you're back there.

Unknown said...

Is spartanburg in his mission?? Thats where Nate is from

conny said...

Just got back from Utah/ Love the video. So Sorry we couldn't be there. Learned from Uncle Gary the Cooper family were from Union, So Carolina. Our Great G G grandmother joined the church in Cobb County, GA.in 1851. You are going back to some good roots. So glad you get to serve in the So. We loved it and you will too! Hugs, Grandma

Shellie said...

Woo hoo!!!! How exciting!!! He's going to love it and discover a whole 'nother culture he didn't even dream of, right here stateside. P.S. It's not too loud :)

Rachel said...

OMG!!! I am behind on reading blogs too. I am glad that I decided to check yours out! How exciting for your son and your family! There is a twinge of ache in my heart but can put that aside and be completely happy for you guys! What amazing parents you are! Your son sounds just like rick too!