Elder Martin

This past month my brother left for the Provo MTC, October 6th. Ryan was so excited and his bright smile was the most amazing thing ever. It was very hard to say goodbye, especially since I had to do it over the phone, but the fact that he is so ready to go serve makes it much easier. It is hard to find such eager missionaries, I am so proud of him. He will be missed SO much. We are lingering on his every word and email. Love that kid! Shea tells me going on a mission is like a transition into manhood. It is so weird to think he will come back a man. But I guess the independent, selflessness, and the spirit on the mission really does change you. Ryan will always be Ryan though, and we are so excited to have him back already, but we are so excited to have him serve as well.

Anyways I am working on a photo album for Ryan, of family! And of course Connor is helping...

At first Connor didn't know what to think of the paper...

But it quickly became his favorite new toy!

The paper got very crinkled... Connor loved the sound it would make.

He kept trying to eat the paper, but the last thing I wanted was my baby screaming because he got a paper cut in his mouth. SO I would yank it away everytime it got close, thats why his little smirk appears in the next picture...

Connor's Mischevious Smile

(He is fighting Mommy for control of the paper)

Good Luck Elder Martin!

I am making a blog for Ryan and all his missionary experiences. It will include his emails and updates and hopefully pictures. Let me know if your interested in viewing it!