Seeing Jared Off......

So Jared (my nephew)was called to serve a mission in Bolivia. All he knows about the country is that it has a temple and is full of drugs and poverty. Good Luck is all I have to say:) So He entered the MTC in Provo today. Last night Brian, Jane, Jared, Kalie and Lyndi crashed at our house. This morning was the big farewell. How many attempts did it take to get him out the door? Let's see.....
First attempt-
Jared dressed in nice white shirt and tie sits down to breakfast. Jane immediately noticed the wrinkled white shirt. So after breakfast Jared changes and Jane nicely presses his shirt. Suit back on.
Second Attempt -
Bags packed, dressed, Fed and at the door.

Just out the door and Aunt Kellie makes everyone stop for family photo op!

Jared proud of (almost) dressing himself this morning, gives us his best GQ pose.

Wait what do you notice? Yes it's his father's sense of style coming out in him. As Brian was once quoted saying, "Your suit coat doesn't have to match your pants". Jane was not going to have her son enter the MTC with two different suits on, no sir. Ordering Jared back in the house he was told to change his pants. And yes she did clarify he couldn't do it in the front yard, much to Jared's disappointment.

Ok Attempt number Three-
Another Photo Op in new pants.

But wait..... That's right Jane still not satisfied and really doubting her son's ability to dress himself for the next two years sent him back in to take of the wrinkled pants. As she was ironing them she expressed her sincere hope that the MTC had irons and ironing boards. (They probably do... but will he use it?)
Brian being extremely patient as we now him to be....

And Jane now repacking the disheveled suitcase that she already once so lovingly packed.

But where is Jared????

With the Kids of course!
Watching Sponge Bob, Playing Etch-a-Sketch, Eating Ice Cream! :)
Attempt Number Four...Out the door!
One last photo op, with son and pop. (They informed me this is a HUG....whatever).

Finally it's Goodbye as they pile in the truck..... (or is it?)

Jumping back out of the truck, Jane rushed back in for Jared's notebook he had left on the table. What are you going to do without your mom, Jared?

Jared, You know she only picks on you because she loves you!!!
Attempt number Five-
Off for the Best Two Years of your life!
Best of Luck Elder Gardner!!!