Back in Two!!!

Elder Askins left for Dallas and then onto Sao Paulo on Tuesday, March 30.  His family is so proud of him but we will miss him SO MUCH!

Allie and Elder Askins before we left for the airport.

Katie and Elder Askins before we left. (I may be partial but I think he is the most handsome missionary I've EVER seen!)

Mom and Dad with Elder Askins (they really are tears of joy!)

Kiss-n-tell... We hit up Chilis before we went to the airport. (He loves us!)

Many of his friends met us at the airport.  Aren't they a cute group?

Elder Askins and the future missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints!

Another love from his sisters. (They can't get enough!)

Aud got her turn...

Goodly parents

  the brothers

One last sibs pic.

Our Elder is off!  Can't wait to get a letter now!  Two years...hurry up and get here.

Setting Apart

Elder Askins was set apart as a missionary on Monday.  It was a very special experience to have in our home.  He is blessed with a Bishop and Stake President who are wonderful.

Elder Askins with President Laney

Elder Askins with his friends

Open House

Nathan and his Nanie and the Dyers

Nathan with President and Sister Brignone

Brother and Sister Wilcock

The Andersons

Miss Cheryl

The Georges

Sister Taylor

Soon-to-be Elder Dahl

The Brough family

The Roots and Sister Palmer

Schmidt Family

Sister and Bishop Larson

The Whitlock family (with soon-to-be Elder Whitlock)

The Dahl family

The Brignone family

Soon-to-be Elder Church and Elder Askins

The Parrys

The Steinaker family (they color-coded!)

The Smith Family

Nathan is very blessed to have so many friends, ward family members and family who care so much about him!  Thanks to everyone who stopped by to offer encouragement and love!

Family Time After Nathan's Farewell

Thank you to everyone who was able to come to Nathan's Missionary Farewell.  He has so many friends and family who love and will miss him during the next two years.  We are so proud of him for making such a selfless decision to serve the Lord and the people of Brazil!