One of those Heart Swelling Moments in Time

After Matthew left for State, he had the family up to see his apartment and to see the campus. We also ate lunch and went swimming at his complex's pool. As we were getting ready to leave, the girls swarmed him to give him big hugs goodbye and I was lucky enough to get them to look my way so I could snap a photo. When you see such love between your children, your heart simply has to smile!

Matthew Leaves for College

Matthew left for NC State University to enter as a junior in the microbiology program. The girls baked him a cake and then got to spend some time with him on campus when he gave the whole family a tour. He has an apartment with 3 other LDS young men and either takes his big old van to school or catches a ride on the city bus. He says that taking the bus is FAR easier since there is no hassle with parking. PLUS he has to walk further from the parking lot than the bus stop! We knew he was smart! lol