My baby in in the MTC

This picture is Grandpa and Grandma Ellingson and Kyle, right before Kyle was set apart for his mission.

Here is a picture of Grandma and Grandpa Nelson and Kyle right before Kyle was set apart

Kyle , Brent and I, notice Brent standing on a step above, so as to appear a bit taller than Kyle. Sorry for the sideways picture, but I do not know how to turn pictures

This is Brother Don Stitt and Kyle, Brother Stitt was Kyle's Boy Scout Leader, and a very important influence in Kyle's life. Bishop Jones, Amy, Jared and Blake were at Kyle's setting apart but they got off before I got a picture of them. This is Kyle at the airport, the last time we will get to see him for two years. I know lots of mothers have sent their baby off on a mission, and not a more wonderful thing to do, but at the same time it is still pretty hard every time I think of it. I get a little teary everyday. Kyle was so ready to get off on his mission, he was counting the days and very anxious. He was so happy to get on the airplane.

With our other four children we , as a family took them to the MTC, but with new regulations at the MTC, and with not being able to go inside, Kyle flew to Utah. Brock picked him up and they went out to dinner with Carissa, Shawn, Savannah, Porter, and Brandlyn, they then went over to Eric's house and visited cousin's for the rest of the evening. The next Day they all took Kyle to the MTC and dropped him off. Kyle's first letter came in the mail, he said he loved it, he loved being there, he loved his companion, district, learning the gospel and PE each day. Kyle was to fly to Brazil's Mission Training Center but his VISA is not here yet, so he will stay in Provo MTC until it comes Thur. I am so thankful for the opportunity that Brent and our five children have had go on missions and serve 2 years of their lives to the Lord.

KYLE

Brent and Kyle in front of the fountain at the Portland Temple

Kyle and I before we went into the temple.

Porter

Porter 3 1/2 months old.

Porter and Grandpa / Fall colors

Porter and Grandpa.

FALL IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE TIMES OF THE YEAR. I LOVE THE CHANGING COLORS. These are trees at the Portland Temple.

This tree is a Japanese Maple right in front of our pump house

These are called Autumn Blaze. These trees are by our driveway.This year, like every year I am in awe of the beautiful colors all around us.

Fall Colors

I LOVE FALL. I love the leaves changing colors, I am always amazed each year of the brilliant colors all around to see. ( oops, As you can see I keep forgetting to rotate the pictures before I upload them to the blog.)

This year I have collected a hundred leaves and dried them, I plan on making a collage for my wall.

Kyle's Mission Call

October 14, 2010 Kyle got the big white envelope in the mail. Brazil Belo Horizonte Mission. Kyle and Brent reading his call.

Amy holding the phone with Brock listening, Lisa holding the phone with Carissa listening.Lisa, Blake, Savannah and Porter looking at Kyle's mission booklet.

Kyle and Todd

Brent and Porter

This was an exciting day for us all. Kyle is excited, anxious and a bit nervous, but happy to serve where the Lord calls him too. February 16, 2011 Kyle reports to the Brazil Mission Training Center were he will learn Portuguese. He will actually leave the morning before so he will be able to arrive on the 16th.

Trip to Utah

Brent, Kyle and I went to General Conference. We had a great time. One of the places we went was Welfare Square. It was very exciting to see how the Church takes care of the world in time of need.
This picture is a quilt hanging inside Welfare Square.

Here we are at the end of the tour.

Here are our boys heading off to General Priesthood meeting.Picture of Brock at work. He works at BYU Library part. It was fun to see him at work.

We love to go to Conference, as always it was a wonderful Conference, I can't wait for the November Ensign to come so I can read it. We stayed with Shawn and Carissa, we always feel so welcome staying at their house. Thank you.