KIRA IS IN OKLAHOMA

It's official! Kira is in Oklahoma on her mission. She got there on Monday December 21, 2009. We have yet to hear from her, but we are anticipating an e-mail sometime today. More to come.

Thanksgiving 2009 and dropping off Kira at the MTC.

We ordained Jacob an Elder the day after
Thanksgiving.

Gallup Family Portrait 2009

Grandma G and Sadie

Do as I'm doing...

...follow, follow me.

At Jeremy's celebrating Christmas early so

we could see them open the gifts.

Jeremy thought it was hilarious that Elana

gave Chari a Snuggie for Christmas.

Dropping Kira off at the MTC.

Goodbye. See you in 18 months.

One more wave and then...gone.

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving at Megan and Scott's

House. There were over 30 people there. It was

wonderful. The weather was great too.

Then we went to Logan and Stayed at Jeremy and Chari's

for a couple of days and all got sick. That wasn't so fun, but

it was nice being with them. Then down to Provo to and a

night at Nathan and Tonya's house. Then to the MTC to

drop off Kira for her mission to Oklahoma City, OK.

No we are back and life goes on. Our house is a little more

quiet now and will be more so when Jacob leaves next month

to live in Utah for his job. We are almost empty nesters.

Kind of wierd. Hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas

and a Happy new Year.

Kira got her Mission Call.

She will be serving in the Oklahoma Oklahoma City Mission.

She reports on December 2, 2009 at the Provo, Ut Mission

Training Center. We are very excited.

Kira's papers are in Salt Lake City!

Last night Kira got a call from our Stake President, who informed her that her mission papers have been sent to Salt Lake City and she should receive her mission call in 2 or 3 weeks. Needless to say that we are very excited. I will definitely post (maybe with video) where and when she will be serving.

2009 Gage Family Reunion

Elana, Tashina and I before our little hike.

Elana and Tashina enjoying the evening in
Cedar City, Ut.

Jacob at the helm on Lake Navajo.

Jer, Chari, Sadie, Elana and Jake at Cedar Breaks.

Jeremy, Chari and Sadie at Cedar Breaks.

We had a great time at the Gage family reunion

in Cedar City, Ut. Megan and Scott did a wonderful

job planning it and allowed all of us to stay at their home.

I am sure they are still recuperating. It was fun to be

able to see Jeremy and Chari and of course our

grandaughter Sadie.

Before we went to the reunion, we went to Rexburg, Id

and attended my uncle Ray Gallup's funeral. I was able to see

my cousins I hadn't seen in over 20 years. I am glad we

made the trip up to see them.

Our really cute grandaughter Sadie on July 4, 2009

She is so DANG cute!

Smiling for grandma and grandpa G.

I wonder if she knows who we are yet?

Kisses for mom.

Kisses from dad.

We were able to Skype this morning of the

4th of July. We are excited to go see them

in a month.

Happy 4th of July everyone. God bless

America. We are going to need it more

now than ever.

Some Old Gallup Photos

I believe this is my dad's family when he was
just a boy.

Gallup family reunion 1985.

This is Grandpa James and Nana (my dad's
father and mother)

Mom and dad playing cards with uncle Ray
and aunt Nola.

Nana with dad (oldest son) and Ray.

Dad and Ray as young boys.

Dad and Ray a little older.

Dad and Ray again.

Dad in Marine uniform with uncle Ray.

Dad, Ray and Byran and unknown.

I got these photos form a post my cousin Danna put

on facebook. I have never seen these before. I really

appreciate being able to see them. I hope some of you

enjoy them too.