Dustin enters MTC in Provo

We flew into Salt Lake late on Tuesday night, and spent the night with Jan's parents, Frank and Jo Gonzalez. The next morning, Wednesday 5.28.08, we got up early, took Frank & Jo out for breakfast at Jim's Family Restaurant. We then dropped them back home, said good-byes, and drove down to Provo. We picked up some last minute items at Deseret Book, Missionary Mall, BYU Bookstore, then killed some time just driving around Provo. We arrived at the MTC, along with hundreds of other new missionaries, and families. After having done this 3 other times, it was probable the hardest. I am very proud of Dustin, and the steps and the decisions, that he has made in his life.Dustin with Grandma & Grandpa Gonzalez

Dustin's final shot with Dad

Elder McDowell ready for the assignment!

Receiving instructions on name tag, meal ticket, etc.

Inside MTC with name tag & orange dot.

Trip to Frisco Texas

We had a trip planned for Lubbock, Frisco, Little Rock, Memphis, and Nashville. American airlines had other plans. Our flights got canceled, so rather than do nothing we just went to Frisco, and hung out with Jeremy, Jenny, Caden, Cooper and Coty for the weekend. We had a great time, the weather was great. We got to see Caden play baseball, care for the Ginnie Pig, play with the grand kids, go out to eat, and eat, and saw an Arena Football game. Jason Fife plays for the Dallas team and got us tickets. We hooked up with them afterwards at Chili's for food and visiting. All in all we had a great time. Cody attacking his favorite toy!
It's better to be in the cage rather than watch from outside the cage!

Jenny at the Mall Food Court

Caden's ready for that shot line drive!

Out on the town watching Arena Football

Dallas Desperados

Gwenn & Rebecca Fife at Chili's after the game.

Even quarterbacks get to change diapers!

Dustin's Mission Call

Dustin got his mission call while we were on the golf trip. He is going to the Peoria Illinois Mission. This mission has some church history locations which includes Nauvoo, Carthage, etc. Dustin is very excited. He enters the MTC on May 28. His farewell will be on the Sunday before 5.25.08. Our Church starts at 9:00 am. We will have a luncheon for family after the sacrament meeting. We will have an open house for the ward, friends, family, etc. on Saturday 5.24.08 from 6:30 to 8:00. Dustin has agreed to play a little guitar for us.

21st Annual Golf Tournament

We traveled from as far away as Canada to Mesquite Nevada, which is 90 miles north of Las Vegas for the 21st annual golf tournament. Clint McDowell had the combined lowest score, making him the winner, and Bob McDowell had the most improved score. The rest of us hackers, had a great time. We stayed at some Condo's, which were a package deal, and played golf for 3 days. The weather was perfect, the company was great! All in all it was one of our best tournaments.

21st Annual McDowell Golf Tournament

Philip & Jan in Dallas

Jan and I are visiting Jeremy and Jenny and the boys in Frisco. Jenny encouraged me to set up a blog page, and that it would be so easy. So this is our first blog, and we will see how it goes. When I figure out a little bit more, I will post the photos of our trip.