June 2013

After a one year break from blogging I have had to learn to post all over again. 

This post is evidence.  Ta-dah! 

(Future updates will be easier.)

Back in the US of A 

and sooo excited for this entire summer…you'll soon see why!

After a 19 hour flight and 23 months in the Philippines 

on an LDS mission we arrived at SLC airport.

                                             We are beyond thrilled to be home!

         We get to meet Chloe Bell.                          Squeeze Jami Lyn.

                                                              Hug the Hills. 



                                            So many great girls came to greet us!

The Kelley's were there too.  

And X drove in from Gardnerville, Nevada!  

Tom came especially to deliver our new baby...

~ a 2013 black-cherry Honda Accord

Just when we thought we couldn't hug or cry anymore

we drove to Leatherby's downtown where we met up with

Tom's family, Sam's family and GREG!

Mix together this many huge ice cream parfaits, 

welcoming embraces, and excited faces (mostly mine) and 

the after party was a big tasty success! 

Faces like these…siblings Sarah and Robert.

The next morning we participated in the blessing day 

and events for Lee Ray Howell with Sam and Jamie.

                                             Mom came along.

And my babies…so proud!

                                     I made sure to bond with g'kids all day long.

                                          One of my new acquaintances…Kaelyn. 

                                            
                                            Taggart and Alta.

                                             Smiling Stephen.

                           My fellow NYNYN mission alumni Michael.

           and the man of the hour Greg, free from the snares of San Pete!!!

               On our way back to Momma Elna's crash pad we take time 
                  to be released by the new President of Ensign Stake. 
      
            Once in West Valley City we get visits from more amazing family.  
                                       Pictured here with Kyle.

                                              Here we enjoy receiving American treats!

                                  Jami is spoiling us.  We may never leave the US again.
                                         (At least for a week.)

Other visits in June: 

Layovers in Centerville with Tom's family.

Here is Emeline.

                                   Heston was born to the Kelley Clan on the 24th.

                                        Showing off with Alta.

                 Serving up strawberry shortcake in honor of Robert's HS graduation.

Dinner with best girlfriend, Lora Naylor 

and a tour of their new home in Brigham City.

Snuggling with Chloe.  Heaven.

Precious moments with Brennan, Kaelyn and Ava.                        

A family gathering with Lane's siblings in Pleasant Grove, 

the home of Perry and Mary Howell.

Britni's crew arrives in time for a BIG family birthday celebration.

Here's Dalia and Tesila with Ave and me.

 Sweet Cocoa with her daddy, handsome Rayson.

Ready for church!  A real accomplishment.

 (The only photo with Britni and Rock.)

So, June is the month to play catch up, 

see Randi get married, take a trip to China 

and plan our huge BELATED BIRTHDAY BASH.