Jake's Visit following deployment & Andrea's homecoming

Jake arrived late on Oct. 3rd and left on Oct. 5th just afternoon,

but his post-deployment visit was a treasured event and memory.

We drove to Strawberry Reservoir to try out Dad's boat together.

Jake picked it out while deployed and needed the experience.

It was super cold that day, and due to series of unfortunate

events Jake ended up in the lake before any fishing took place.

Dad had another jacket and Jake dried as much as

possible with a hand dryer in the bathroom...

But it wasn't enough with the frigid temperatures.

The fishing didn't last long before Jake couldn't feel his feet

and we headed back to the truck to warm him up.

The trip up and back provided the long awaited

visiting, so it turned out fine for me. :) 

THAT EVENING WE HAD A BARBECUE AT MELLORS

Jake is sharing his version of the unfortunate events that morning.

Wilkins and Ben joined us.

Uncle Kieth and Annette came, too.

The meal was fantastic.

Leia is headed for the trampoline.

Luke, SJ, Dallin and Kaleb

Haylie, Kaleb, SJ, Luke and Dallin

Baby Wil and Bethany

The morning of Oct. 5th we did a session 

at the Payson Temple and met up with Grandpa M.

Jake, Grandpa and Me

Jake, Grandpa and Darrel

Grandma Anna was at the Parkway Care Center

so we stopped by to say, "Hi".

Ron and MaryLynn soon showed up with

one of our Samoan Cousins.

Later on in the month, we met Scott at the care center

to see Grandma Anna,  Then we had dinner together.

Bethany bought a new car about this time.

It was a day celebrated by many.

 AT THE AIRPORT! WATCHING AND WAITING

Long awaited HUGS!!!

 

This is her trainer....Sister Brown!

She was recently married so now she is

Sister Hubband.

Gabe was born while Andrea was in the MTC.

The group that gathered at the airport.

 PICNIC IN THE PARKING GARAGE

On the way home, Darrel, Sister K and I did a session at the

Provo Center City Temple at Andrea's request.

This temple was under construction when she left.

HOME NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD!

Andrea with Baby Wil

These are four of the five babies born while Andrea served her mission.

Ephraim was the other one but he was in Texas.

We felt blessed that Karrie and Josh came.  Nathan did, too.

This is us rolling meat and slicing cheese

for Andrea's homecoming luncheon.

We had plenty of good because this load is headed home afterwards.

Andrea and some friends who came.

Sister Carnahan in sitting to her right.

Andrea and her good friend Jono.