Elder Dawson Flake Homecoming January 15, 2012

Dawson gave a great talk at his Homecoming sacrament meeting. It was awesome to have a lot of family here with us. We enjoyed a fun week of playing with cousins. It is always nice to have Grandma and Grandpa Datwyler with us and Grandma Flake came too. We enjoyed family and friends all day.

Peponi Music Video Filming on Location

We went Four Wheeling up on Sand Mountain above Warner Valley with the Hatch's and some Flake cousins. We found a great spot to film the cousins performing a tribute to The Piano Guys Peponi (Cold Play Paradise) music video. We posted the video to youtube and shared the fun with family and friends. It was a great adventure.

Elder Dawson Returns with Honor! January 4, 2012

Elder Dawson Flake returned with honor from two years of service in the California San Jose Spanish speaking mission on January 4, 2012. He left on December 30, 2009 so he can say he served from 2009-2012! Carlton and Steve had to head back to dental school but luckily Danielle and Lindsey and kids could stay and spend another week with us to welcome Dawson home.

Dawson's plane arrived 15 minutes early. Luckily we were just barely there and ready with our signs. The Hatch's, Dave Suttner, Bodin and Angie and kids and of course Brandy were there.

We went to Pres. Topham's house and visited and he released Dawson from full time missionary service. It was a tearful moment as we all felt the release of the mantle of missionary work. So happy to have Dawson home. We have missed his fun spirit and personality.

Dillon William Taylor Baby Blessing January 1, 2012

Dillon William Taylor was given and name and a blessing by his father, Carlton William Taylor on January 1, 2012. Those who stood in the circle included Grandpa Dan Flake, Grandpa Matt Taylor, Steve Jackson, and a few uncles.

After we had a lovely lunch at the Taylor home. It was nice to have many relatives and friends stop over and visit. It was a beautiful, sunny day in Pleasant Grove.