Monday, May 27, 2013

72 hours 'til launch!

Thank you to everyone who came to Carley's farewell on Sunday! We were so grateful for the wonderful support from family and friends.

We had to leave the Watson Family Reunion early for Carley's farewell talk at church, but that didn't stop our exteneded family from tuning in and listening to her address! Big thanks to Uncle Rick for figuring out how to work the satellite feed and Uncle Fred for bringing the big screen and projector!

Our last family picture for more than 2 years! (Dallas leaves in September of this year and won't return until Sep. 2015)

From left to right: Dallas (leaves for  mission in Brazil in September), Mom, Carley (leaves this Wednesday, May 26 for the Czech Republic), Aunt Mindy Schoen, David Lee (leaves for mission in Spain in August)

Carley and Devin, best cousin friends forever

The 3 Schoen grandchildren leaving for missions in 2013


There was an incredible turn-out from our family ward (church congregation), Carley's single ward (young adults ages 18-30), family members and of course, our dearest friends.

Even old friends from high school made an appearance!




Carley and I have a tender spot in my heart for this lady :)

Proud grandma

Czech cupcakes


Mindy made kolaches (a genuine Czech treat)