Goodbye's and MTC Drop Off

Mom, Dad, Mal, and Ash drove to Utah on Tuesday, April 21. They got to see the Sydney and Ben, attend the temple, and go to dinner at PF Changs.  While they were attending the temple Ashton started talking with a temple worker, as they talked Ashton shared that she was reporting the next day to the MTC to go to Milwaukee, sure enough that temple worker's granddaughter was reporting that next day to the very same mission!
The next morning they had a little time to get some last minute items before she reported. They took some pictures in the grass just east of the MTC, a nice elder asked if he could help take a group picture of everyone. As they talked with him, they found out that he too was going to Milwaukee! Ashton was so excited to have some connections. She is great at talking with others and will be a wonderful missionary.

 Mallory, Sydney, Ben, and of course Ashton :) 

Fist pump of confidence as she said goodbye for the last time. Mom cried and cried!

 Driving up to the MTC drop off!!

Ashton and Madison saying goodbye before Maddy left for college

Ashton saying goodbye to Ken and Chandler before they flew out.

Chandler is clearly saying, "Come back Ashton!"