Enjoy the Bubble - The Real World Awaits....

Super fun surprise phone call from Missionary Madi! They moved up her departure date and she was to be on a plane headed to the Philippines March 11, 2013 at 5:00 AM. She had attempted to call us all and we kept ignoring the phone calls because the caller ID showed "unavailable". Her dad finally called us and told us Missionary Madi was calling and we needed to answer. We were in Washington and it was so awesome for all of us to put her on speaker phone and be able to tell her we loved her and hear how excited she was to be heading for her final destination. Hearing her voice erased all those many days apart. Sister Kramer is so excited to serve the people of the Philippines.

We cannot wait to hear of her adventures in the Philippines as they will surely be much different than living, learning and studying in the Missionary Training Center.

These are Missionary Madi's English Mates - They apparently LOVE HER (of course they do - can't blame them)!

There is some very serious business that goes on in the MTC. 

Apparently wearing the Sisters jackets is an exciting event. I am guessing that when you put thousands of 18 to 24 year old's in a controlled space for an extended period of time. There is likely to be some silly antics. Leave your maturity at the door.

There is nothing like a little humor to help one get through a hard day.

Big Elder in a little jacket!

Elder Young was apparently in a one man eating contest he was trying for 10 plates only made it to 9.