WeLcOmE HOME UNCLE B!!!!!

My youngest brother, Brendon, returned home from his mission to Independence Missouri

(he spent a majority of the time in Kansas-thus the OZ theme for his signs)

In February

Out of 9 siblings in my family-he made the 8th to have served

(my youngest sister may still serve)
Since my oldest children are boys and they are going to have the opportunity to serve,
I feel like it is important for them to have a a good example of someone they love, serving a faithful mission. Since they will not have an older sibling to look up too.
Colton has always been close to my brother-as my brother is closer to the age of Colton then he is to me.
I thought it was important enough to drive 12 hours to and from, for my oldest 2 boys to see him come home from his mission.
So Sterling, Colton, Amberlyn and I took off for a long weekend in California.
and I was grateful we chose it!

On our way to the airport

Patty Play pal was our favorite person to dress up in Dacie's clothes and make a Dorothy sign holder.

Anxiously awaiting Brendon's arrival at the airport at 11:30pm

(we had to wake Sterling up to go)

Just kicking back

and goofing off

He FINALLY made his way down the escalator as one of the LAST people!

&

Mom gave us the reaction we wanted- ha ha

(2 years is a long time for a mommy)

Colton was absolutely in awe

He was the first one to wait for him

he even got squished between the first hug-as he jumped right in

The whole night my boys just literally looked up to Uncle B and stared

(which they typically do not show allot of emotion that way)

I am so grateful for my brothers righteous example

and for the opportunity we had to welcome him home!

It was a quick weekend of shopping, exercising, luncheons, pictures, homecoming talks, church

BUT we LOVED every minute of it!

WELCOME HOME BROTHER, WELCOME HOME!