Skyler's Farewell

Today was an amazing day. It was Skyler's Farewell. Everything went as planned. We had so many people come to the farewell and the luncheon afterwards. I know that the Lord was looking out for us on this very special day. Skyler gave an amazing talk in church. Lots of people told us afterwards that he sounded more like this was his homecoming address instead of his farewell. Brittanee and I also sang "His Outstretched Arms" accompanied by Bryce. I never sing in church so Skyler better feel pretty special. I think it went pretty good however, because people kept telling us that we sounded like Angels. President Hobbs was the other speaker and you could feel the spirit so strong when he spoke. Everyone enjoyed the farewell.

Then we hurried home and started getting the luncheon ready. First we served all our family members. Then around 12:30 the ward members started showing up. We had BBQ pork on rolls, lots of different salads and chips. For dessert we had brownies, eclairs and cream puffs. It turned out so good.

Brittanee and I were given the title of camera girls for the afternoon and it was our responsibility to capture the day on video and camera.

Madey, Baylee and Sammy

Dad, Jeremy, Papa, Grandpa, Mitch, Dallen and half of Bryce

Brody, Jason, Holly and Mark

Uncle Stan, Aunt Eddis, DuMayne, Aunt Eleanor, Sue, Bill and Jenny

Kallen, Kevin, Lyndsey, Linda, Kyle, Shanelle and Brett

Jessica, Amanda, Aunt Ann and Uncle Marv and Diana

Britt's friends Kalei, Bronwen and Dallen and Britt and Shayla, Sky's friend

Bryce, Sarah and I.

The best helpers in the world. Mom said she couldn't have done it without all their help! Thanks Bonnie Anne, Mom and Kathy

and Mimi

Amy Jo and Marisa

Jayden, Jacie, Jarom and Josh

Caysen was pouting!

Amy Jo, Mimi, Grandma, Mom and Kat

Skyler and his best buds, Kyle and Preston

Skyler and Shayla

All of Skyler's friends.

Random pictures of everyone.

Mimi videoing this special occasion.

Baylee stealing a roll and getting caught.

Don't drop the rolls Britt!

Skyler's Friends

"Grandma and Sky"

There were so many people to the luncheon they had to split the group in two to get a closer picture of everyone.

Mom and Elder Wilcox, whom she is so proud of.

Skyler's Biggest Support System - The Wilcox's and The Carters

Gifts from DuMayne

And Aunt Eddis and Uncle Stan gave him this album for his misison.

Tracey, Ginger, Aubree, Dalton, Daxton and Paislee with Skyler

Baylee and Madey. They love Skyler!

Aubree and Paislee with Skyler

Kathy, Beau, Madey and Skyler

Baylee wanted some pictures of Skyler for her own photo album

Madey and Daxton decided they wanted their pictures taken alone too.

Mark, Bonnie Anne, Wyatt and Baylee with Elder Wilcox

Skyler's extra sister, Sarah.

Ginger gave Skyler a special tie from their family.

So did Bonnie Anne and Kathy

Some of the ward members getting ready to eat.

Sister Cabrera and Kordell, with Skyler. They were very close.

Ward members who meant a lot to Skyler

After some of the people had gone home, Skyler and Brittanee and their friends decided to play a game called Swedish Twister.

Skyler was liking this game.

They had a good time!

Later that night Skyler had an interview with Bishop Sainsbury. I can't believe in 3 days Skyler will be on a mission. We are so proud of him and his decision to serve the Lord.