Spring Exploring

 We had the opportunity to attend the Azalea Trail again this year - the  wonderful home and garden tour by the River Oaks Garden Club. The weather was less desirable, but still made for some good early spring exploring and the opportunity to wear our new rain boots! I didn't include most of the home and garden pictures, but I took a ton for my idea book!

Our Last Day in Utah

 We got to see some dear friends - especially Taylor's latest true love, Tanner. What a handsome guy!

 Tanner and our dear friend Lisa

 And we got to play with cousin Amelia! How fun is that!

 And sport our new princess dress (which she found on the clearance rack herself at H&M!) all over BYU campus and eat some snow.

Good times.....!

Visits with Grandma & Grandpa Turner

 While we were in Utah, we got to visit Grandpa Turner at the Rehab Center! He had recently had double knee replacement surgery and was regaining his strength quickly. We were able to go almost every day and the girls loved to see him, ride in the wheelchair and visit the awesome fish tank!

 They also loved playing in Grandma Turner's great stuffed animal collection!

Seeing Jordan Off

We had the opportunity to see so much family in Utah right before Jordan went into the MTC. It was a great little reunion for all of us! Here is my Dad with the boys and Taylor.

My brother Rob and Tatum

Cousin Wendy with John & Tatum

Our dear friend James came by to see Jordan off

Brianna, Shellie, Jodie and Kelly's little guy

Rob, Liz & my Mom, and a tired little Megs

Cousin Mitchell & Jordan - Mitchell recently returned from serving his mission in Washington state too!

My parents and the boys!

Grandma Turner and Taylor!

Taylor showing off her stuff!

Goodbyes and New Chapter

 We have had a full few days leading up to Jordan's start of his mission. He came back to Houston for a going away party, an opportunity to speak in church about his testimony of the Savior and the power of repentance and forgiveness and then to be formally set apart as a missionary. My parents came as well, it was great to have their support.

 President Allen and Bishop Harlan with Jordan

 We all flew up to Utah for a series of dinners, errands, and goodbyes. I'll post those separately but here is the last visit for lunch prior to entering the Missionary Training Center on February 29th.

We then drove up to the Missionary Training Center and said our last goodbyes in the parking lot across the street, last check of his luggage and then piled into our rental car mini van and drove him over to drop him off.

 

There he goes! Love this picture! We love you, Jordan! (Elder Turner!) and are excited for this new chapter in your life!

Tatum's first snow!

 While saying goodbye to Jordan and checking his luggage - the girls had a bit of winter fun with Johnathan! Tatum was fascinated with the snow! And ate a handful or two!

 she had quite the snow bum when we picked her up!

Taylor loved snowball fights!