Elder Norris has Arrived

Elder Norris with President and Sister Spannaus

Elders from the Provo, MTC

New incoming missionaries to the Cuernavaca, Mexico Mission

My nephew, Elder Bradyn Norris arrived in Cuernavaca, Mexico today.
He will be serving with Elder Glenn, an American Elder.
He has been assigned to labor in the city of Iguala in the state of Guerraro.

Check out his blog here

Return with Honor Elder Norris

Bradyn's Mission Farewell

Today was the mission farewell for my nephew Bradyn Norris.
He spoke in church about "preparing for a mission'. He did a great job.

I am very proud that Bradyn accepted the call to serve our Heavenly Father and our eldest brother, Jesus Christ.

On Wednesday, May 27th Elder Norris entered the Provo, MTC where he'll stay till July 27th learning the spanish language and the missionary lesson.

(niece, Ashlyn, nephew Bradyn & niece Hailey)

Return with Honor Elder Norris

Before and After

I came across this picture of Bradyn and Jordan. Aren't they cute? I love that they are wearing the same outfits. They are about 5 months apart in age. Then 19 years later here they are again. This picture was taken earlier this month when Bradyn was ordained an Elder.

These 2 nephews will be leaving soon for their missions.
We'll have to wait 2 years to see how much or if they change at all.

They haven't even left and I miss them already.

I just noticed that in the first photo that Jordan has his arm around Bradyn. And in the second photo Bradyn has his arm around Jordan.

Oh, 2 cousin that love each other.

It's that sweet?

Called To Serve

Another nephew has received his mission call.

Bradyn James Norris has been called to

serve a LDS Mission in the

Cuernavaca, Mexico mission.

Bradyn reports to the Provo, MTC
(Missionary Training Center)
on the 27th of May 2009.



I'm excited for Bradyn.
I'm a proud Aunt of 2 nephews who have a desire to
serve missions.
I know that they are going to be excellent missionaries.

I'll go where you want me to go

My nephew Bradyn Norris is waiting for his mission call. Should come this week. Tonight the entire family, well those that live in Arizona, got together for a BBQ and to make our picks for where we think Bradyn will be called to serve his two year mission.

For each pick that you make it cost $1.00. (or you can give more) I made three picks. Taiwan, Tahiti and Costa Rica. These were not my top picks. My sister-in-law is the oldest of 9 children, so after her family made their choices and my mother making 20 picks, then my sisters, there really was not much left to choose from. I guess that's what I get for being up stairs playing with my nephew and nieces.

It was a fun night. Looking at the map and seeing all the possibles for where Bradyn could be called to serve. I did mention to Bradyn that the greatest mission ever is still the New Zealand Christchurch Mission (now called the Wellington Mission).

Bradyn said that he'll be happy where ever he is called to serve. I'm hoping he goes to one of my picks so I can get bragging rights.

Graduation

This year I have 2 nephews and 1 niece graduating in the class of 2008.

This is my fourth nephew. Meet Bradyn James Norris. (Indian name: Little man who walks tall) He will graduate on Wednesday, May 21st from Desert Ridge High School home of the Jaguar, here in Mesa, Arizona. He is very excited and looking forward to the future.
He was accepted to ASU "Arizona State University". But decided to attend one year at "Chandler/Gilbert Community College" before he serves a mission.
He received 2 Scholarship Awards. The President's Scholarship from Chandler/Gilbert Community College and The Will Smith Memorial Scholarship. Below is a picture of him with Will Smith's mother. Will Smith attended Desert Ridge High School and graduated in 2005. He died along with another student, Joe Onisko. I'm very proud of my nephew. He is a really good kid. He loves his family, friends and has a very strong testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Seems just like yesterday, that Bradyn would dance around my room to Rod Stewart, in his diaper and sing to Billy Ray Cyrus, Neil Diamond and Queen. As his Aunt (his favorite Aunt) I couldn't be more proud of him. Love ya Bradyn!!