Monday, June 15, 2009

My youngest brother Blake left on his mission on Wednesday. It was different since we couldn't go to the MTC with him like we did with my other three brothers, but in a way I feel this was a nicer, more quiet goodbye. It wasn't a rush and there was no Called to Serve song that makes you cry and seeing all the other families falling apart. Though I don't know if it was harder on my parents just dropping him off on the curb or not. My mom and dad had breakfast at their house and we all went out and then hung out until it was time for him to leave. I think he was a little sad that all his neices and nephews were going to be so different when he comes home, and he admitted that he didn't want them to forget them. I'm so happy for my brother and that he chose to go on a mission, I think he'll be glad of that choice the rest of his life.



Blake getting his time in with the little ones.



Adam and Uncle Blake



Us kids minus Brent.

8 comments:

Katy said...

Farewell, Blake!! He's going to make a terrific missionary!!

I like that picture of all of you guys (minus Brent)

and the Zoo and Boating?! Wow, you guys are FUN parents!!!! You're doing such a great job at this Mom thing, JJ, I'm not surprised though!!!

Happy Birthday, by the way!!!

April said...

I second the Happy Birthday! I hope you do something super fun! Brent is a cute kid, and I know he'll be a great missionary. Is he staying at the MTC in Provo the whole time, or will he be going to the one down in South America too?

Megan J. Dawson said...

Those are cute pictures of Blake with the kids... it makes me sad all over again!

Branch said...

That is fun that you had a get together before he headed off! Boating how fun I can't wait to go those are cute pictures of your family! The zoo is so fun that's funny that he laugh when he saw them move!

Unknown said...

Glad to see all the happenings. 80) Have fun!!! Especially boating I have to admit my jealousy

Jay and Barb said...

I loved the updates. I got a little teary when I saw Blake with the little ones. Okay, so I got a lot teary. But its all good.

Holly T said...

Adam is so freaking cute, I love the pics! When does man child get home? Oh wait... I mean Brent. Thats what I always called him when we were in office together haha ;)

Kelli said...

I am a little behind on your blog updates. I loved all the pictures, Blake looks like a great uncle, how cute. Looks like a fun summer with the zoo and boating, and it's only June...YEA!!!