• October AFROTC Recap

    Eli training Cadets who are trying to earn a spot in Arnold Air. His Det. also had Dining-In which was Halloween themed. He wore one of Jared’s outfits and he looked SO handsome!…

  • This and That

    I always end up with random pictures on my phone and I don’t usually post them but I wanted to remember some of these ‘everyday’ moments. Like the kids all hanging out in…

  • September AFROTC Recap

    Eli made it into several spotlight photos in his Det’s newsletter! He’s continuing to make a name for himself and show that he’s committed to being a great Cadet. He’s also one of…

  • August- AFROTC

    It’s a new year for Eli at ASU and AFROTC! We spotted him in a couple of social media posts they’ve made. Always fun seeing little snippets of what he’s up to! This…

  • The Melchizedek Priesthood

    Eli received the Melchizedek priesthood and ordained an Elder today! 💙 Eli has been working towards receiving the priesthood for several months. He received his patriarchal blessing in March and has been looking…

  • Cadet Kitch is Off to Field Training

    It feels like he’s been preparing for a year to get here. Field Training is such a milestone for Cadets in their progression to graduation. And maybe it felt even more weighted because…

  • Squeezing in All the Celebrations!

    This year Firebirds honored service men and women by offering a free meal. We decided to surprise Eli, and while we were at it, we’d also celebrate Jared’s birthday and Father’s day before…

  • May AFROTC & Field Training Prep

    Eli’s Sophomore year wrapped up but not without a big push to get ready for Field Training first! He earned his EA Slot (Enrollment Allocation Slot). This has weighed on his mind all…

  • April AFROTC

    Eli is juggling a lot right now. I feel like I say this every time I write a post about him. LOL! But that doesn’t make it less true. 😉 AFROTC is a…

  • Happy 20th Birthday!

    Happy 20th Birthday, Eli! I love these pictures. It shows that even though he’s grown up, he’s still so much the same little boy! Eli is one of the hardest working people I…