Down in the Arkansas

My baby is going to serve a mission. The letter came surprisingly on a Monday. 

Katie of http://katetakesthecakes.blogspot.com/ made the cake in just a few hours (I frosted it, which is why the ocean part looks like an amateur job)

And he's going to Little Rock, Arkansas! The bestest thing in my mind is that my sister lives in this mission! If Matt serves in Memphis, Jenni might be able to see him! 

We don't know much about Arkansas, but Jim has been looking up pictures and it seems to be a scenic state with several national parks and many state parks. We like that kind of thing. 

It may get really hot (which Matt did not want) but at least there will be winters to cool him off. He'll get good food and friendly people. And he won't have to struggle through learning a language. We can send him packages without worrying if he will get them or if they will take forever to get to him. 

I can't believe this kid is old enough! He will leave just days after his 20th birthday, which gives us about 3 months to get ready.