Pioneer

Jayden was able to do the Pioneer Trek in June with the young women and men in our Stake. She was so nervous and didn't really want to go. She kept telling us that she was going to die on the trek so she left us this message on the easel white board the morning she left.

Funny that she didn't mention her mom and dad in that note but hey we can't forget Justin Bieber!

A few weeks before the Young Women left they made aprons and bonnets. Grandma Leishman let Jayden borrow her old evening dress and also made her pantaloons. I made her dress up a few days before so I could get a few pictures of my cute little pioneer.

This is the morning I dropped her off at the church with a couple friends.

Here she is on the trek. I am so grateful to my friend, Sophia who was Jayden's "Ma" on the trek. She took a few pictures and emailed them to me. I think they are priceless!

Jayden ended up having a great time! Of course there were a few things like port a potty's and not showering for a few days that she didn't love but this was an experience that she will never forget!