Summer Family Pictures

On July 7, 2009, we took Scott to Salt Lake City where he was set apart as a missionary by Elder Donald Hallstrom, our former Area President.















Afterwards, the family toured around Temple Square while Arvid and I picked up Krista and her girls from the airport. They arrived safely from their home in Maryland. Although they weren't there in time for the setting apart, they arrived in time to take a few pictures on Temple Square and go out to eat before seeing Scott off to the MTC the next morning. Although a few hours really isn't long enough, at least we got all 5 of our children together!




Our five children, with their children and one spouse, are shown here as follows: Krista holding her daughter Brooklyn, Erika holding Krista's daughter Kate, David, Scott (the new Elder Carlson), Ryan and Erika's husband Sterling holding their daughter Cami. Only Travis, Krista's husband is missing. He joined them several days later. (He said good-bye to Scott at Christmas.)

















The famous Lilly-Carlson children pose. I "inherited" this pose from my parents who always took pictures of me, my brother and 2 sisters in this way. It's always oldest to youngest. So here they are: Krista, Erika, David, Scott and Ryan (KEDS®.)













This is a 4-generation pose with my mom, Peggy Lilly, myself (Kelly), Krista with her two daughters-Kate and Brooklyn, and Erika and her daughter Cami.

Scott

As many of you know, Scott was able to come to Hong Kong and spend a little time with us after the year at BYU and before his mission. While here, he was able to get a full-time temporary job at the U.S. Consulate. There's a picture here of him leaving for work one morning with his dad.

We were able to some hiking together - and got a great shot of our apartment building from the back - an interesting view. (If you know EXACTLY where to look, you can see Ryan's bedroom window!) Also I got a shot of Scott and Ryan playing a "duet" on the piano. Fun.

The Mission Call finally came after an exciting wait. Scott was called to the Taiwan Taipei Mission, Mandarin speaking, and entering the MTC on July 8. Arvid and I took him to the Hong Kong Temple to receive his endowment. We had a wonderful experience together. Afterwards, we met outside with his friends Andrew Chenn (called to Australia - Cantonese speaking) and Alex Nightingale (called to Singapore - Mandarin speaking). The three boys are pictured together. Scott and Alex entered the MTC the same day, with Andrew and a couple other friends entering later. It is so great that they are all out serving the Lord "together."


(If anyone wants to teach me how to put the pictures in the right order, feel free!!!!)