Farewell Party

Since Tyler, Robert and Dimitri all leave within one week of each other (Robert and Tyler on July 30th and Dimitri on August 6th), we moms thought it would be fun to have a farewell party for all three of them on July 29th.  It was so much fun to see all their friends and be able to say goodbye to them.

Dimitri has been called to California Bakersfield, Provo MTC August 6th.

Robert is called to Ecuador Quito North, Mexico MTC, July 30th.

As a mom, this was one of the hardest things to watch...Tyler and Dimitri will see each other next week because they are at the same MTC, but Robert is going to the CCM in Mexico.  They are leaving on their missions on the same day, but heading in different directions.  Robert has been such a blessing to Tyler and is a true friend.  The "goodbye's" were the hardest.

Traditional GQ pose.  :)

Lots of hard goodbyes....

These boys are all like brothers.  Well, to be fair, Robert and Nate really are brothers, and so are Tyler and Parker.  It's fun when your BFF's have matching kids who all really love each other!

Last picture before Tyler got in the car and headed to President Platt's home to be set apart.  There are some red eyes...

We are so grateful for the amazing friends and support Tyler has as he heads off on his mission.