My Family

Dave and I have had so much fun with our children these past few months since we came to Utah.  They have known since they were little kids that one day Dave I would go on a church mission. They have been so supportive and cute about our getting a mission call.
In September my dad passed away in Washington. My brothers and sister suggested that now is the time for Dave and I to be able to leave and go on our mission. Lynn and Sharon were excited and willing to take care of Mom so we took the opportunity after 6 years of being in Washington to go ahead and put in our mission papers. We came to Utah so we could spend a little time with the four of our eight children that live here. We also went to Louisiana to visit Thad and his family. We went to California to visit David and his family and also to take our dog Harry to live with them. The only one we won't get to visit is Tara and her family who live in Germany. We will visit Jamie and Marty our way to Maryland.
For those who don't realize it I have the best children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren in the whole world! I am a proud mother. So proud! 

Here we go!

This past few months  have been a whirlwind of excitement for us trying to be ready for our mission.  Now we are ready!  We enter the MTC today at 10 am.  The first week will be regular missionary training and the following week will be office training.  I'm not sure what to expect but I hope we can learn a lot.  We are excited for this new adventure! I'm planning to add to this blog often.  I know I'm usually not a great letter writer but I'll try to keep up this blog.