Wednesday, December 17, 2008

My lil' Sis....

Well... the day has finally come, and I wish I could say it was easier than I thought it would be. Quite the opposite, actually. Shel got set apart as a missionary last night, and I couldn't keep my eyes dry for even a minute! This week has been one of the hardest of my life, and I'm not even the one leaving! :) Shelby will make a great missionary, and I am so jealous that she gets to go out there and have all of these life changing experienes. I will sure miss her here at home, though, that's for sure. She is such a great example to not only me, but everyone around her. She can put a smile on anyone's face. I am just hoping the time flies by.... I got to spend some time with Shel this last week before she left, and here are some of the pics:



Our friend Jesse came up from Bear Lake and went to Olive Garden with Shel, Emma, and I. We had a blast!





LaCinda came up on Saturday and hung out with us... we are such picture takers when we are all together!






We went to the USU hockey game... what a blast. I had never been to one before, and I ended up loving it! Especially the fights! haha







And here are the pictures of the day before Shel left. We got to hang out all day, which I am SOOO grateful for. The last two with Shel, Emma, and I are from right before she got set apart. :) I sure will miss you Shel... you're my lil' sis, and my best friend! Good luck!

6 comments:

Amber Bradley said...

love the post... I hope all went well today! Love you! PS your hair is so long!!! I can't believe it!

Ashton said...

haha thanks... I got extensions... shhh, don't tell my secret! We missed you on Sunday! Hope Tyson gets feeling better soon! :)

Lisa said...

Fun pictures! I am glad you got some quality time with her before she left! It's hard to see them go because we miss them so much! Time will fly and your little sis will be home before you know it!

The VanOrden Family said...

hey do you have shelby's address in the MTC? We want to send her some goodies!

Jenell said...

I loved the photos of your family! Thanks for putting them on. You'll be a great support to Shelby, I'm sure. She's so fortunate to have such a great family for support while she's on her misson. I love your hair, too!! You're so darn cute :).

Anonymous said...

That is sweet. it was so fun going to dinner with you and the girls!!! Ill miss shel! I decided not to wear those shirts anymore! I look gay!haha dont want the ladies to get the worng impression... :)