Well, today is the day my baby sister is off to the MTC. The last day we will see each other face to face for 18 months. I'm so sad, and my heart hurts but i keep trying to remind myself how fast that time will go by but it's so hard! Why does it have to be so hard? Especially having 2 little girls and just imagining how big they will be when she gets home makes me sad! But regardless, I am so excited for her. She is so excited and that makes it a little easier. She will be in the MTC for 6 weeks and then off to Italy. At least we will be able to Skype with her in 2 1/2 months at Christmas time. She left us all little notes and pictures of us in a frame for each of us. Oh Nikki, I miss you! Gonna miss our group texts non stop, hot tubbing, all our for fun photoshoots we do, her helping me edit my videos haha (she's always the one to help me take footage out when I can't decide what to take out). Last night was her setting apart and the Stake President had everyone around the room say something they know will make Nicole a great missionary. So many wonderful things were said about her, seriously she is the sweetest most caring and loving person. She is going to change so many peoples lives for the better whether they join the church or not. She brightens up every room she walks in and is so friendly and outgoing people will be so drawn to that. There are so many qualities of Nicole's that I wish I had, I look up to her so much. Anyway time for the pictures!
On Tuesday night we went and got Pedicures. Even Gavin and Dad joined :)
This picture melts my heart. A picture of Nick and Bray to put in her room. Then Nick gave Paige the picture of them and Bray said, "Can I have that one for my room too?"
This morning when we got ready, we went to lunch before dropping her off. I was glad Brady was able to make it up there to see her one last time too. When Nick gave him a hug goodbye, she just started crying :(
Nick and Gavin wont see each other for 3 years! Gavin will be leaving on his mission next Summer.
Then we drove to the Provo Temple to take pictures and say our goodbyes. Paige and I decided we didn't want to go to the MTC to save ourselves more tears and sadness.
Bray got her hair straightened today and I can't believe how old it makes her look and how long her hair is!
Quinn - 9(ish) months
My 2 best friends.
Can't believe she is already gone. It seems like just yesterday when she opened her call. Love you so much Nikki. So so proud of you!!!!!
Love this Linds! Miss her so much!
ReplyDeleteTell me about it! But thanks Rach! :)
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