December 12, 2010
Today was John and Barbara's "farewell" and we had a lovely meeting and time after with family and friends. We are getting excited about Winter Quarters. John and Barbara leave January 10 and we have to be there March 1!!!

TWO missionaries!!

This is a big month for the Hales Family. We are sending TWO missionaries to the field. Hermana Mallory Hales, (Joe and Janet's oldest), is entering the MTC February 24 on her way to the California Los Angeles Mission--Spanish speaking. Hermana Alison Tingey, (Jill and Craig's oldest daugher), is entering the MTC February 17 on her way to the Argentina Bahia Blanca Mission. We are planning a "stop by and say farewell" on Sunday from 5-8 at our house. We hope family and friends will stop by. We are so proud of these delightful young women who have been planning on missions their whole lives and now are able to fulfill their dream. We love you!

Ben, Jill and Craig's oldest, is putting his missionary Spanish to work as a State Department Intern in Tegucigalpa, Honduras this semester. However, his really big news is his engagement to Jackie Bartell of Long Beach, CA. Both have been teachers at the MTC. They are planning to be married May 1 in the Salt Lake Temple. Jackie graduates from BYU in August and Ben next year. We are so proud of them! As you can see she fits into our family perfectly!

Mom and Dad