Taylor and his cousin from Idaho. Their missions will be back to back, and Taylor will come home 1 month after his cousin leaves. They are doing enough "extra visiting" to last for four years.
Taylor and Dad relaxing
. . . when only a few guests
remain
Arkansas
Missionary Bear
Well the countdown has started. Yesterday Taylor gave his departure talk in Sacrament meeting prior to leaving in 9 days for the MTC -- then in 2 weeks to the Arkansas Little Rock mission. He did a very good job -- even if I say so myself. Afterwards, he had a few of his friends and family (about 200 I think) drop by for "pot luck" Luck is what it took to find a seat. As I went in the house I noticed the Arkansas Missionary bear right away (upper right). Of course, there was food everywhere, because that's what families (especially Mormon families) do, and of course, Taylor's mom and her mom and her sisters were busy in the kitchen for most of the afternoon.
There were people everywhere. Devin (my son, Taylor's dad) indicated that their ward typically has about 110 in attendance. Yesterday it was more like 285-290. Lots of visitors -- a tribute to Taylor and how well he is respected. I am not a photographer, but I did catch a couple of candid shots that are meaningful, so I am posting a couple.
It is fun to have this special, family milestone in the midst of the other "stuff" that's not so fun these days.
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Food, food, food. Every time I passed through the kitchen, there were new goodies set out to eat. Dangerous. But irresistible! It was a good day.
Forgot to add that Taylor was awesome. He'll make a great missionary. :)
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