Skyler Preparing for the MTC

Today was a very hard but amazing day. We had so much to do to get Skyler ready to leave for his mission tomorrow. We kept busy all morning trying to get everything organized and packed. Around noon, my grandma came over. She brought Skyler a chocolate cake and some raspberries.

Then we all went out to eat at Angies.

Some of us had lunch and some had breakfast.

It was yummy!

Since mom didn't have time to teach Sky how to iron and sew on a button, I asked my grandma if she would fill in. Sky looks really thrilled.

Skyler's suitcases were almost packed. This was a very hard job for mom. It's hard enough to pack for two years and not have your suitcases weigh over 50 lbs. each but its even harder to pack to say goodbye for two years.

Later that night, around 6:30, President Hobbs came over to our house to set Skyler apart as a missionary. We invited Mimi and Papa and Grandma to share this special occasion with us.

President Hobbs gave Skyler an amazing blessing. He blessed him from the crown of his head to the souls of his feet. He also blessed him with good companions, good health, to overcome homesickness quickly and many more blessings that he needed.

Dad giving his missionary son a hug.

The four musketeers

Skyler and his Grandma who loves him very much.

Brittanee was having a hard time.

She is really going to miss her brother tons.

Proud parents of Elder Wilcox

Bryce, Skyler, and I.

My amazing siblings.

I couldn't ask for a better brother and sister.

I'm really going to miss my younger brother.

Group Hug!

Mimi, Papa and Skyler.

They are so proud of him.

"Our Family Tree"

Elder Wilcox and Mom.

She sure loves this boy!

We had raspberry shortcake afterwards. It didn't matter what was served as long as it had raspberries in it for Skyler. They are his favorite.

It was so great to have Bryce here helping us and answering all of our questions. He actually started Skyler with his first tie swap. Bryce let Skyler pick one of his ties to take on his mission. I guess this is what the missionaries do in the field. Of course Sky picked the one that had crimson and gold to remind him of Logan High School.

Skyler and his older brother, Bryce

Today was a very special day that we will always remember.