Watch out Brazil

Tyson's Missionary "Farewell" was today, Mother's Day. He spoke about Patriarchal Blessings, and did a great job. We had lots of friends and family there to enjoy that special day. We had a nice lunch at the park afterward. Jordan was able to come and be with us, that was a great suprise. Dannielle, Natalie and Grant will come in June when her brother gets married in Salt Lake. We are so blessed to have a great family, four strong fine sons that make any Mama proud! Way to go guys!

When Jordan left on his mission, his farewell was also on Mother's Day, his homecoming was as well. I guess the Bishop should pencil us in for2011 when Tyson comes home, we can make it a tradition.

Mommy and Grant

I love this photo of Grant and Dannielle. She is such a beautiful woman and a teriffic mother to those precious grandbabies. We adore her!

Grandma's Boy

Isn't this a handsome little man? Grant is a snuggly baby and will let his indulgent Grandma squeeze him for a few minutes at least! This is a real treat, since we hadn't seen him since he was 6 weeks old. Here he is 6 months! He looks a lot like his Daddy did at about the same age.

Got Priesthood?

Sweet blessings today. Tyson was ordained an Elder! Giant step for him! Proud parents of this young man!

Elder Spackman is an Elder

Tyson has had the priviledge of being ordained into the Melchezediek Priesthood today by his Father, Robert Spackman. This is an important step as he comtinues to prepare to serve as a representative of Jesus Christ.

From left to right, Mike Spackman, Elders Quorum President, Tyson, Bob, Bishop Rob Smith, High Councilman Mark DeGraffenreid and Jason Downs, 2nd Counselor.

It's Official!

Elder Tyson B Spackman has been called to serve

in the Brazil Porto Alegre South Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He will report to the Missionary Training Center in Sao Paulo Brazil on Wed May 20. He will teach in the Portugese language. He is thrilled to be an ambassador of the Savior and be "Called to Serve." Here he is texting his buddies letting them in on his news!

Grandma Beth with her Greats

Great Grandma Beth enjoyed the visit to Jordan and Dannielle's home in September. That was the day we welcomed Grant Jordan and he was named and given a blessing in Fast and Testimony meeting there in Peoria. Natalie is a big sister!