Saying goodbye

We got together to say goodbye to Elder Tarkington.  He was set apart, did his home MTC and the MTC and is now off in his mission.  He's going to be amazing.  He is the kindest and smartest guy.  He'll do well. 

Sam and Eli were pacing on the wall back and forth.  Millie and I thought it was so funny and we did a time lapse video and a panorama photo of them.  

 

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Thomas

Evelyn's 7th ballet with this studio.  She loves it and loves all her friends in the different classes. This year's adventure was The Miraculous Journey of Edward Thomas. Evelyn was a "party girl" and a city person.  She did a great job!  We were able to see it with Uncle Seth, Wilcox Grandparents, Aunt Janelle, Grandma Robertson, Maisy, Beth, Rose and Jack as well as our immediate family.  She got a sunburn right before and we had to use full coverage foundation for the first time.  That was new for both Evelyn and I.  Ada was very helpful and walked us through it.

 

bunnies

 

Our neighbor's baby bunnies are escape artists. 6 got out and have been hopping around our backyard.  I just keep quoting pieces of Watership Down in my head.  They're so cute... I am starting to take it more seriously though.  They're starting to get old enough that they could start burrowing and having babies in my yard.

Sam's 17

Our week has been a rush and we had to celebrate Sam's birthday in pieces. We had cousins and friends over to watch a movie in the backyard.  They pulled the trampoline over and watched from there. We took steaks to Grandma and Grandpa Robertson's house to have birthday dinner with the Tarkingtons... especially Eli (They probably won't see each other for about 3-4 years with mission schedules)... And we had presents and some time to relax and play instead of doing all the chores.

This is a good kid.  He's quickly not going to be a kid sooner than I want, but I want to acknowledge his goodness, bravery and sincerity.  Whatever he does, he does it well.  His main challenge is being too hard on himself when he wants perfection.  He doesn't demand perfection from other.... but he does from himself. He's so kind and wherever he goes and the family he creates will be a place of love. 

Between Margaret, Jim and I, we made angel food cake for Sam.  It was yummy.

I think the thumb harp was his favorite gift.... a musical fidget is always a win with this kid.  He also got a Harry Potter lego set and a set of tongs for his forge set up.