MTC Drop-off

The big day was finally here - April 18, 2012 - and time to report to the Mission Training Center for the next nine weeks.  When you get to the MTC you just drop at the curb and there really isn't time for a lot of pictures so we stopped at the Provo Temple to get a few pictures.

 Jenni, Jackson, Mom and Dad

 Jackson, Mom and Dad

Jackson

 Jackson and Jenni

 Jackson contemplating this adventure

 We arrived at the MTC, unloaded the luggage and then it was a quick good-bye, first with Mom . .

 then Dad . . .

 and he is off . . .

with no looking back.

Farewell Sunday

Jackson spoke in church on the Sunday prior to leaving on his mission and then we held a luncheon at the County Courthouse after.

Just some a few pictures from the luncheon:

 Gramps, Michelle and Rachel

 Jackson getting a few words of advice from Karen Tucker

 Jackson with some of the girls

 Jackson with the Wilkinson Family

 Mike Ratcliff and Jackson

 Jackson getting a few words of advice from some of the returned missionaries

 A rough gang (LtoR) Ryan, Tisah, Jackson, Jenni and Tyler

 Some of the crowd

 Jackson listening intently

Jackson with his favorite group of girls

It was a great day.  There was a big group that came for lunch and to visit.