Keesha starts her mission!!!

My beautiful sister Keesha, 23, is now Sister Glauser at the MTC. She is learning Ukrainian, preparing to serve in the Ukraine, Kiev mission. A lot has happened these past few days. We had Keesha's farewell dinner at my parent's Saturday night, it was so fun being with family and friends. Keesh had a ton of support!

For family night on Monday we headed to Quail Lake around 6pm. What a gorgeous night to be on the lake. The water was awesome. We each took our turn wakeboarding, we didn't even geth the tube out, if you can believe that! We had so much fun being together and spending some more precious time with Keesh. The whole family was there including a long time family friend, Cory Neilson. My cute sister-in-law, Jen, is expecting in Oct.

Tuesday, we decided to stick around home. We swam at Mom and Dad's and had a spectacular steak dinner. Kudo's to Dad, your steaks are the bomb! Thanks Mom for everything else, you always know how to put together a great meal! At 8pm Keesha was set apart as a missionary by their Stake President, Pres. Richards (an incredible man). She was given such an amazing blessing, we all shed a few tears. A while later she gave my kids hair cuts. What are we going to do without her!? Steele got a buzz, I was definately torn by the decision, but decided it needed to happen soon, so why not now when Keesh could do it. Steele was brave, it's been awhile since having one. By his reaction, I think he likes it, I sure do! I'd forgotten how cute he looks with short hair. All the hair on the floor is his. We even got Jaysa in on the action, a little off the back to even things out a bit! When we got home Rylee said, "Oh, Steele...you look sooo cute, like a Prince, I just want to kiss you!"

I was fortunate enough to accompany my parents and sisters to take Keesh to the MTC yesterday. Thanks go out to Brad, Vanessa, Penny, and Shauna for helping me work out things here at home so I could go!

We had such a great day! We had just enough time to grab a bite to eat at Zupas (very delicious), before taking Keesha to the MTC. It all happened so fast. I was crying over the commercials they were showing as the families were making their way into the chapel. I regained composure a little bit during the talks-trying not to think about what was happening. Before you knew it, we were giving our final farewells as she walked through the MISSIONARIES THIS WAY door! I am going to miss her so much (I'm crying again as I type this)! I couldn't ask for better sisters, I am so blessed. I love each of them so much, including my sister-in-law, Jen!

Isn't Keesha the most beautiful Sister Missionary you've ever seen? She has so much to give and so many to teach and touch with her amazing testimony. I know she is being watched over by our Heavenly Father, what more can you ask for!?

After all that, we took Miki to her new place. She's living in Orem with 5 other girls this fall. How fun! At least I can call Miki when I want to talk. I am going to miss her too though. It has been so fun having her around all summer. Thanks for helping me out so much Miki, Love you! Have a blast and keep in touch.

Awwh! My youngest sister Lexi is on her own now, an only child again! I am so glad you're still here Lex. What would we do without you. We can't wait to see you cheer at the new school, we are totally loooking forward to it! Love you :)!