Eric's 1st Email After Arrival to the Mexico MTC

I'm ok mom. I love you so much. I'm going to be ok. It's awesome here. I love you guys so much and can't wait to tell you more. The people are nice. There are no traffic laws here, if you want to turn left and you're in the far lane you can, haha. Pray for me to learn the language. I'm praying for all of you. I miss all of you. I love all of you. This is great and I'm going to do great, mom. I'm one of the only kids here fresh out of high school. Most of the missionaries here are from BYU. The world is so different here in Mexico. I feel like I am in Rio almost. Thanks for being a great mom.

Airport Goodbye

Checking bags with a smile

Abby, Chloe, Tyler, Mom, Elder Hironaka, Tricia, Dad, Ellie, Andrew,

Adam and Halle

Missionaries traveling to the Mexico MTC: Sister Shumway, Elder Gallego, Elder Hironaka 

One last goodbye as they pass through security

Open House

Eric had many friends and family come by and wish him goodbye and good luck.

Chloe, Kuresa, Dana and Courtney

One Last Beach Trip

 A quick trip to Faria Beach with our cousins

pictured: Sam, Chloe, Hillary, Maxx, Eric, Tyler, Halle and Eli

Ventura California June 2014

Missionary Farewell

Chloe spoke along with one of Eric's favorite Young Men Leader's Brick Allen. The youth sang a beautiful rendition of the hymn "We'll Bring the World His Truth". Eric spoke about President Uchtdorf's fall conference 2013 talk entitled "You Can Do It Now." Thankfully many family and friends attended the meeting.

Memorable Moments

May 18 High School Baccalaureate, Seminary Graduation, Priesthood Ordination
May 22 High School Graduation
May 24 Temple Endowment
May 25 Farewell and Family Dinner
May 29 Patriarchal Blessing          

Baccalaureate

Gilbert 4th ward seminary grads.

Temple Endowment

Wrapping Up Senior Year With:

Winning the State championship game for the third year in a row and getting 2nd in a national Rugby tournament in Utah, Prom and High School Graduation. 

2014 State Rugby champions

Prom with Kuresa SueSue

Graduating with long-time best friends Jared Palmer and Bradley Nelson

Poly-style with Auggie Aiono and Kuresa Suesue