Day 1

That's our girl!!!!! We love her so much!!!!

We had to do a little last minute shifting of items from one bag
to another on the scales of the airport.

Both bags are now an even 50lbs and we loaded
a few more things into her back packs.

How does a girl pack for 548 days?

(especially when nylons are involved!)

Hurrah for Israel!

She is already doing great.

As we walked away from the airport I said to Steve
 she will miss us more now than she did when it was time for college...
How we grow.
Having her home with us these past 8 months has been so wonderful.
We feel so blessed with the time and the memories that we have shared together.
Though we are apart, we are close.
Our hearts are at peace and united in many ways.
We will share now in new adventures...in new ways.

Melchizedek Priesthood

Christopher recieve's the Melchezedek Priesthood today.

Timothie has been preparing to turn in her mission papers this week.

Her decision is made and I can now tell people...

 She will be a "Timothie amazing kind of missionary."

What a very special time in our lives, to share these milestones with our children.

This has indeed been very special Mother's Day!

One I will always remember and cherish.

Mission Preparations

Well the bad news was that we had to cut Christopher's flowing locks to take this picture.

The great news is that as of this evening Christopher met with the Stake President and his mission papers are now

submitted.
The Stake will take a few days and then they will be off to the Prophet in Salt Lake.
A handsome young man, ready to serve the Lord.