Gabe's Farewell!

It's official! I am all caught up on blogging. Dan's youngest brother, Gabe, went into the MTC today. He was called to serve in the Mexico Guadalajara Mission. We are so excited for him and proud of his decision to serve an LDS mission. He is officially the 7th sibling in Dan's family to serve a mission.

We spent lots of time at Dan's parent's house the last few days. Sunday we went to Gabe's farewell and enjoyed yummy food and visiting afterwards. Monday night we had a fun backyard picnic and family testimony meeting where we all shared things to help Gabe out on his mission. Tuesday night he was set apart as a full-time missionary. I had to work, but Dan and Daphne were happy they were able to join for that.  

Daphne found a way to be on the swings the entire time we were at their house Sunday. Once one person got tired of pushing her, she would find another. At one point, she couldn't find anyone to push her so she pushed her Zebra in the swing instead. Lately, her and Zebra are inseparable.

 

Daphne is always a little more leery of boys, so she has struggled a little bit with getting used to Jordan being home. He was so excited when she let him hold her for a picture!

Monday night during the picnic Gabe had us all take pictures for him to take with him on his mission. He is becoming quite a good photographer and did a great job editing the photos.

Daphne got to see Boston 5 of 6 days in the last week and the two of them always wanted to be together, so he joined us for our family picture with Gabe:)