They really did it….. :(

I am still a little torn about this mission.  I am going to miss my parents so much.  I am so sad and don't know what I am going to do without them.  

My dad really is the sweetest grandpa ever.  The kids all love him so much and have so much fun with him.   I know they are going to miss his movie time, popcorn and yummy drinks and milk shakes.
My mom told me a cute story about them while I was home.  She said that when they were young and before they had started to date or anything she was dating other people and wasn't really interested in my dad because she thought he was "to nice"  so she didn't really give him the time she should.  Then one day while she was in the mountains riding a horse she had the spirit tell her that if she wanted to be happy for the rest of her life that she needed to marry Dennis Merrill.  So after that, we all know what happened.  I thought that was so cool, but really funny because how can someone be "to nice"  my mom made such a great choice and she has had a very happy life, and my dad has always treated her like a queen.  Sometimes we all can not believe how nice he is and it is just shows what an amazing man he is.  I love him so much!!!

Max getting some grandma time.  It makes me so sad that he is going to be two when they get back…. or older.  They keep talking like they are going to extend their mission and they don't know when they are going to be home.  

Summer took this picture the day they left.  I left the day before because I needed to go home for church and a few other things.   I was fine until I gave my mom a hug and then I cried like a big baby  (and then cried the whole way home… and when anyone talks about it) .  I am going to miss them so much and I don't know what to do about it.  I told my sister that I didn't really see us going to Idaho Falls a ton after they were gone and I think I hurt her feelings.  But it just makes it hard to not have my parents home to go and stay with them and see them.   I know they are going to enjoy the mission and they will be loved by everyone they meet.  I am so proud of them, and excited to see the things they get to do together.  It was so cute when they spoke in church my dad was saying, "you don't know what a spiritual experience it is to open a mission call with your wife" and then he started to cry and said how excited he is to do this with my mom.   I know it is going to be amazing, and I can't wait to read all about it.  I love you mom and dad with all my heart!