Whitley's new place!

So Whitley had to be at the school by Monday morning September 6th for orientation and parent things that were going on that day and to move into her dorm.  She is staying at Helen Lamprecht Hall, which is a cooking dorm and she shares a bedroom with Brooklyn, and then they have another bedroom which Camilla, and Jessica share.  These are pictures of her new dorm.  So Monday we got her all moved in and then on Tuesday we needed to go shopping to buy her things that we couldn't really buy in advance and bring with us.  We already brought 9 suitcases between the 5 of us and the 4 biggest ones were hers.  But we went and bought supplies like paper towel, detergent for her laundry, a bunch of food at sam's like butter, cereal, cookies, milk, etc, and then a trunk type thing, and some decorations, laundry basket, hangers, etc.  Whitley stayed with us in the hotel room while we were there, she wanted to spend as much time with us as she could before we left.  That night in bed we were just all talking in the dark about old times and Dan asked me to say family prayer that night and I couldn't do it because I was bawling so I asked him if he could do it and he couldn't so we just all sat there crying for a little bit.  I will miss her so much.  It's going to extra tough on me to see my oldest baby go and not be in the house anymore. Makes me sad just thinking about it, but I know without a doubt that this is where she is supposed to be.  But,....on with the pictures,

                                                   The spacious living room, or shall we say "great" room,.....

  Her place is small, but it's enough for them, and they seem to like it.  I doubt she will be staying on campus next year though.

                                                                  The dining room,

                                              Looking out the door from her apartment,................

Whitley being silly with the kids!

Whitley had fun with the kids in the cabin at night.  She had brought this with her, (talk about bringing the important stuff) and was playing with the kids and they just thought it was hillarious!

Whit's Graduation Party!

Well, graduation day has come and gone, and now it's time for the party!  We had Whitley's graduation party at Morton park which is not too far from our house, and then we rented the pool in the same park from 8-10 that night.  It was a lot of fun, and I think Whitley enjoyed herself.  Thank you to so many friends and family who came to support her and wish her well for college.  We have so many good friends and awesome family! 

                             Uncle Eddie was so nice to come and cook for us!  He's awesome, we appreciate all his hard work.

                                                                Uncle Bernie with Sydney

                                                                    Aunt Gloria with Sydney...............

                                                         Grandma Annie & Grandpa Haws................

                                                          The barbers Paul & Frank,.......................

                                                            Whit's friend Angela, Whitley, and Kelsey,.............

                                                         Cousin Carmen, .........

                                                Whitley and Steve, her then boyfriend who is no longer her boyfriend....

                                             Keith and his wife (below) with his 3 daughters Maegan, Massey, & Clare

                                                             The Moss' and Millie

                                                          Uncle Bob, Uncle Richie, and Pauline...............

                                                                        Pauline & Lynn..................

                                                        Lynn's dad John & PJ, Dan, and Aunt Debbie, .............

                                                                            The Harris Family,..........

                                        Dorothy & Mike Zielke, (Dorothy is a member of the Pinnocle club I belong to.)

                                                                                   Greg...............

                                                                       Cameron & Kevin

                                                                 Auntie Lisa with Sydney.........

                                                                   Spraypark that is right next to the pool,

                                                                        Mini & Tricia Packer

                                                                      Kent, Ed, & Dan,................

                                                          Whitley's other friends, Michelle, Angela, and Bekka,

                                                           Ian eating cake,.....it was a free for all for him that day!

Fun with Grandma & Grandpa on their trip out to see us!

We were so glad that my dad Grandma & Grandpa Haws could come out and see us.  We know it's a hard trip for them and a lot of extra expense and a lot of planning but we LOVE to see them and are so glad they could be here for some important events, like Sydney's blessing, our sealing, and Whitley's graduation party. We love you guys!  Thanks for making it extra memorable for us.