Mitchell is 12!

On August 4th, Mitchell turned 12 years old. This was a huge milestone for Mitchell. Yes, he is now an official 'tweener, but more notably, he has reached the age in which he is able (and very willing) to receive the Priesthood. On August 17th, Mitchell was ordained a Deacon in the Priesthood of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The Ward was ecstatic as they now have a Deacon in the Ward. They have been without for the last few months. He is now a member of the Young Men's and Boy Scouts. Congratulations Mitchell!



For his birthday, Mitchell received some wonderful gifts...a Nintendo DS from his Brother Nick, a Science Experiment Book from his brother Cameron, Money from Grandma which he bought a photo software program, Money from Aunt Cindy and Uncle John which he bought a Wall-E robot, Heely's from Mom and a home made birthday cake from Aubrey and her friend Sarah. What a Great birthday!

Wedding Bells Are Ringing!

Congratulations Nick and Jenny, August 18, 2008

Exchanging rings...The circle of our love is more than just a rising sun that sets, the circle of our love, it goes forever. The circle of our love begins with now and every promised dream.... in God's eternal plan, it goes forever.

The new family....Nick and Jenny's parents......wishing love, hope, and happiness

to their children !

The Grandmas!

Two happy couples...Thank you Cindy and John for hosting!

Uh Oh! The Chandler 5 has now become the Chandler 6!

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Homecoming August 15, 2008

A Soldier's Welcome! Nick's family was waiting his arrival at the Phoenix airport on August 15, 2008. He had just successfully completed his Basic Training as well as his specialized training as a Cavalry Scout. His family left to right....Uncle John, Grandma, Mitchell, Mom, Jenny (fiancee), Aubrey, and Cameron.

Nick and Jenny.....very happy to see each other!


Mitchell made this welcome sign, letting Nick know how much he missed his big brother!

Aubrey and Cameron....busy showing off their artwork which they designed to welcome their brother home.

Jenny at Fort Knox for Family Weekend June 2008

In June Nick was given a weekend pass from the base at Fort Knox. They were allowed to have a family member sign them out and take them off base. Jenny, Nick's fiancee at the time, went to visit Nick for his Family weekend. It was this weekend that they decided to firm up their plans for marriage and start planning their future together!

Nick had been on base with no sign of civilian life for two and half months. As soon as he and Jenny drove off the base he called me. I asked him where he was....he said Dairy Queen! After months of the food at the lunch line I was curious what he was going to order...He said "Mom, it doesn't matter what I order....the point is that I am at a Dairy Queen!" He was so happy to see Jenny and to have those little things that we all take for granted every day.

The Chandler 5 Says Goodbye to Nick

Laurel, Mitchell, Nick, Aubrey and Cameron. In February 2008, The Chandler 5 became the Chandler 4 and Fort Knox 1. All of our Family and Friends came together to say goodbye to Nick as he soon left for basic training as a Cavalry Scout in the US Army.

Hello Blog World

Hello from The Chander 5! Nick, Cam, Aubrey, Mitchell, and Laurel.