We survived the MTC

I could barely reach that far north!  It makes me think it may be a little cold.  It was a great week, but I was really ready to be done.  So many of our friends had to stay for another week and were jealous we were leaving. 

The picture below is mostly of strangers but the couple on the end by us are our best friends at the MTC--Elder and Sister Nielsen.

This is our district.  L to R front: Sister Jeffries, Sister Carter, Sister Smith, and me.  Back: Sister Farnsworth (our morning instructor) Elder Carter, Elder Whitaker (his wife was sick) and Ken.

And . . .

We had a great day on Saturday. It started with the Salem Days Parade with all the kids inUtah and grandkids.  After the parade our sons gave us each a blessing which was a really special experience for us both.  We felt so much love from everyyone there.  Grandkids give the best hugs.
After the blessings we all went to Pizza Factory for some lunch and then had to say goodbye.  It was hard.  I guess anyone who has gone on a mission can relate to that. But we are also very excited to serve.

These kid's ziploc bags were way too small for the

amount of candy that they got.  It was insane.  I should have taken a picture of Michaels loot.  He's really good at grabbing the goodies!

(We took photos with Mick's family and Matt's family but I didn't get copies of them! (hint hint)

Thank you Salem for such a grand send off! (Photos
taken from our deck)

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And. . .

Tonight we are in Limon, Colorado at the Microtel.  Great room, great price!  One day of the drive is in the books!