PACKIN' UP

Getting to the MTC involved lots of details and lots of running around.  After our two weeks of partying and serious stuff  (24th of July,  Christopher and McKenzie's temple endowments, McKenzie's wedding, and seeing each and everyone of our family), it was time to get down to business.  Two weeks and counting.  After everyone left, we did have a couple of  accidents.  Addie broke her ankle playing volleyball and baby Ben broke his leg on the tramp.  What else could go wrong?
We did have to cut short our prep time for one more trip to Cheyenne (did I mention that McKenzie had 3 receptions?)  and down to Ft. Collins to visit our dentist.  A few days later, Shayna flew back up to help with the final details and Anissa and family came to pick up Christopher's mission suits and help as well.  We kept them all busy!!!   Sunday the 16th was pretty peaceful.  Jordan and family came up to  join in on the setting apart at our house.  Just as we thought we had most everything under control, little Vivienne sliced her fingers good on a fireplace screen and had to be rushed to the ER and actually sedated to stitch it together.  Even though President Israelsen and Bishop Harris delayed by a couple of hours, Jordan missed our setting apart.  But we had both Hayden and Jackson and our newest elder, Christopher to fill in.   President Israelsen gave wonderful blessings and we feel so grateful to have such a spiritual man lead our stake.

As you can see, somebody got a little punchy helping us pack.

Poor little Vivy when she came back from the ER was so loopy we didn't dare let her stand.  She is trying hard to say "cheese" for the camera.