Michael in Ridgeland, MS

Adilynn's Visit - first overnighter at the Woolfs

Adilynn spent the night Friday the 5th
and we took her home the 6th.

She was great and we enjoyed having some time with her.

MICHAEL'S MISSIONARY PICTURES

Michael just sent home his camera disk . I will just put a few of the pictures on here. Jan. 25th he went into the Mississippi mission field. His first area was Brandon and he is now in Ridgeland, MS.

Addyson and Adilynn (COUSINS)

We got a few pictures of Addyson and Adilynn last weekend. They are both so cute. I hope we still think so in a couple of years when they are tormenting Brayden.

Adilynn - Blessing 3/7/2010

Mitch gave Adilynn a beautiful blessing on Sunday.

Adilynn is so lucky to have such a wonderful mother and father!

ADDYSON - FINALLY ARRIVES AT 11:49 AM

(Below) At 2 am. when Michelle finally got to hold her beautiful Addyson

The next day- and Michelle was already doing her hair

Michelle had a beautiful baby girl at 11:49 pm on Feb. 15, 2010. She was 6 lbs and 11 oz. (19 inches long). Her name is Addyson Stoddard.

Adilynn visits Grandma on her way home

NEW GRAND DAUGHTER - ADILYNN

I am a grandmother again. Mitch and Brittany just had a 7lb. 11 oz. (18 1/2 " long) beautiful baby girl. (Feb. 4 at 6:30 pm). She is so cute!!!

Michael with Pres. and Sister Tucker

Michael arrived safely in the Mississippi Jackson Mission. He stayed at Pres. and Sister Tucker's home. His first assignment will be serving with Elder Acen J. Hansen. His address is 411 Lake Forest RD #12A, Brandon, MS 39042.

MICHAEL'S IN MISSISSIPPI

Michael called this morning at 5:30 am. He was in the airport waiting for his 7:30 am flight out with 13 other missionaries. We were able to talk for 8 minutes. He said that it felt strange to be out in the "real" world and that everything went well at the airport. He had to put some of his stuff in another missionaries bag to be under 50 pounds. He sounded like he is doing REALLY well and was excited to get to Mississippi. He said that they would start teaching when they arrived. He told us that he visited with Austin Smith (an old friend of his that moved when they were younger) while in the MTC. He mentioned that he went to the Provo temple twice and really enjoyed it. He said he would get us his e-mail and address as soon as he can. We said our "love you's" and our "goodbyes" for now.

Taking Michael to the MTC in Provo, Utah

We left for Utah on Tuesday the 5th of January. We stayed at Michelle's house that night. The next day Michael didn't feel very well. He tried to eat lunch, but it didn't last in his stomach very long - Michelle made accompany sounds (what a duet). We went to the Provo temple and took some pictures. Then it was time to drop him off at the curb. We drove up, they take out his luggage, we hugged him, got one picture and off he went.

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR PRAYERS!

Michael becomes a FULL TIME MISSIONARY

At 8:30pm on Jan. 4, 2010 Michael was set apart as a full time missionary. President Hepworth, with Mitch and Steven standing in, set Michael apart. The blessing included: Michael's ability to reach out to others, his strength, leadership and compassion. He blessed him to be safe and recognize the spirit.
Michael will be a great missionary!

CHRISTMAS IN UTAH

Steven, Michael and I (Laurene) went to Utah on the 23rd of December and stayed at Michelle's house. On the 24th (Thur.) we met Mitch and Brittany at the Marriot Hotel at Thanksgiving point. We did the following:

Dec. 24th: Celebrated Kyle and Brittany's Birthdays (They selected the place to eat). Went and drove through the lights at Thanksgiving Point.
Dec. 25th: Opened gifts. Went to the movie "Sherlock Holmes". Went to Temple Square.
Dec. 26th: Went shopping. Went to a Jazz Professional Basketball Game.
Dec. 27th: Everyone traveled to Idaho. Michael talked in church. Went to Lawrnel's home for Harrison get together.
WE ALSO PLAYED A LOT OF GAMES - STEVEN AND KYLE WERE THE CHAMPS!
We had a great time and loved the chance to be with the whole family before Michael leaves.

ELF DANCE -MHS ASSEMBLY

This year, instead of the faculty practicing a dance for the Christmas Assembly at Madison High School, we just allowed technology to do the dancing for us. The video is below:

GOOSE HUNTING Nov. and Dec.

Michael also went goose hunting in December. It will be the last time for a while - but they did really well!

Michael went goose hunting with Dee Klingler . They got 4 geese and had a good morning.