Anyway...
March was a busy, emotional, crazy month.
Josh's mission preparations and departure dominated the first of our month. He left on March 13th. The week before he left were filled with packing, family visits, and last minute details. I took a day off work and we went to the temple together for an english session. He had his farewell on March 10th (coincidentally, that was my parents wedding anniversary - they would have been married 62 years!) We had several family get togethers, and Josh enjoyed spending time with his cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents. Barry and I took off of work the day before he left (as well as the day he actually left), and we went out to breakfast, finished laundry, packing, and getting a few important other things taken care of... like a good missionary haircut! He was set apart as a missionary on Tuesday, March 12th at 7:15 by President Drake of the Stake Presidency. We got up nice and early and took him to the airport the morning of the 13th. He had to be there by 4:30 for a 5:30 flight. This was his first time flying anywhere, and it killed me to let him get on that plane alone. It was even harding knowing he didn't have a cell phone to contact us if needed. I put my faith and trust in the Lord, though, and knew He would take care of him. Misty, Cari and her kiddos came out to the airport to see him off. He was pretty nervous, but excited as well.
Josh and Barry - the day of his farewell.
Being goofy - the day of his farewell
This is the picture he wanted me to put on his missionary plaque.
Taylor and Noah - she is holding a picture she drew for him. Noah is "photo bombing"!
Josh and Nate-Dog - these two are so much alike it's kinda scary sometimes!
Taken just after we got home from him being set apart as a missionary - Elder Mykel Joshua Mayfield!
My brother picked him up at the airport in Salt Lake, took him to temple square (where he met up with my niece and her son), out to lunch at the Lion House, then on to the MTC. He called me as he was pulling up, and he sounded pretty excited. I was trying hard not to cry, but I couldn't help myself.
He spent two weeks in the MTC, then flew out to Idaho the morning of the 26th. He is now serving in Idaho Falls. He sounds like he is doing pretty well, but he also sounds really homesick!
Having two kiddos left at home has been weird, and has taken some getting used to. And Kyle is gone to work a lot of the time, so there are just 3 of us sitting down to dinner. Kayti will be home in a few days, though, so at least that will help!
Megan celebrated her sweet 16 this month!! Her birthday fell at the beginning of Spring Break, so a lot of her friends were out of town and unable to celebrate, so no big party. I tried to help her pull something together, but she wants to wait until it is warmer outside and they can plan to do outdoor things. She did get "heart attacked" by the Laurels in the ward, and the Mia Maids kidnapped her and took her to breakfast. No dates yet.
Meg and her door
Being kidnapped by the Mia Maids - thankfully someone remembered to grab her shoes!
Her cake - lemon with pink lemonade frosting. She had used every single candle in the house (except for this one) on my cake, and I forgot to get more.
Spring Break was kind of quiet... just the way I wanted it. We stayed at home and I was able to get a few things done around the house. Meg and I went to the movies a couple of times, and we did have a picnic dinner in the park. The weather was cold and yucky for most of the week, which was depressing! We made a quick visit to the farm to see Dad - he seems to be feeling better, and is anxious for warm weather so he can get out and get his garden put in.
Easter was a quiet day. I did baskets for the kids at home. I have stuff for Kayti, but decided not to mail it since she is packing up to head home and figured it would just be easier to give her stuff when she gets here. I sent a package to Josh, but it didn't get to him in time for Easter... but it had goodies in it!
We are looking forward to warmer days in April, and having Kayti home! Meg is also in another play at school, The Miracle Worker. Lots going on... lots to blog about!
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