Tearful Goodbyes

Lots of love means lots of tears. It’s so hard to say goodbye for 2 years. Dallin is so very loved and will be greatly missed. There is no where else we’d rather him be though then serving the Lord. 

 

Elder Hawkins

Dallin was set apart as an elder on the evening of February 8, 2022 by President Ward of the Ucon Stake. It was an incredible blessing and meeting to be a part of. After he was set apart he had Dallin bear his testimony and then Ryan and I bear ours. Both of his grandpa‘s, his grandma Linn his cousin JD and friend Nathan were able to be there with our family. Oakley and Logan were able to listen through speakerphone. Such a special night together. We are so blessed to be a part of Dallin’s life. What an incredible kid. 

 

Family Dinner

We tried to do a few last minute things with Dallin the last few days before his mission. One of the things he wanted to do was steak and all you can eat shrimp from sizzlers. We invited Stan, Linn and Dale to go with us. It was fun to spend time together as we filled our stomachs. 

 

Cleaning Out His Room

Even something as simple as cleaning out his room is a party with Dallin! He is such a funny kid! He was very particular about his piles. I wasn’t allowed to touch anything but I wasn’t allowed to leave because he “needed my help.” I’m glad I got to spend the afternoon with him. 

 

No More Braces!

And just like that the Hawkins family is all finished with braces!! Wahoo! Only $16,000 later! So glad to be finished with that part of life. 

 

Dallin’s Mission Farewell

Dallin‘s mission farewell was on Sunday, January 30, 2022. He had a lot of aunts, uncles and cousins there along with his grandparents and this great group of friends. Dallin did an exceptional job on his talk. He kept joking the day before that “he had a good solid four minute talk mom!” Lol 

We are so proud of him! The second picture of him with his friends is my favorite. Jose looking up at him is kind of how life has been for Dallin. So many people watching and following. He’s such a natural leader. I kept telling them I was going to miss all those trucks in my driveway when he leaves. 

Jordan, Nate, Richard, Dallin, Jose & Ethan 

 

Cheer District Champs

We were nervous going into cheer districts this year. Blackfoot has been some pretty stiff competition all year. Rhett and his team worked their guts out and gave it all they had. They looked incredible that day! It showed in the awards. DISTRICT CHAMPIONS! We qualified in all 4 events. Wahoo!!