Trip to Utah

I fell in love with Phoebe. She was adorable. I can't tell Becki enough how much I appreciate all she did for us while we were there, including putting us up (and putting up with us), chauffeuring us around the world, and being so sweet the whole while. Thank you also to Brian and Fabian for what they put up with also.

I am so happy I got to spend some time with my brothers and sister and their families. It was so wonderful to see them all. I have really missed them and their sweet families. Thank you everyone for making the time to see us, it meant so very much to us. I didn't get pictures of everyone like I would have liked to, but I am happy to have gotten some of Joslynn with her sweet girl- cousins Brooklyn and Faith.

I love you all, Scott, Rachel, Tyler, Mallary, Matt, Michael, Melanie, Madison, Coleman(sorry we didn't get to see you), Morgan, Tanner,Faith, David, Chelsea, Brooklyn, Rob, Becki, Brian and Phoebe. I can't wait to see everyone again, and hopefully bring my family to enjoy it all too. I love you!

I also want to let Annette, Rochelle and Maren know how glad I am I got to see them. You guys are awesome. Thank you for taking the time to see me. I wish I could have spent more time with each of you, hopefully we can visit soon. P.S. remember you always have an open invitation to come and visit us, we would love it. I love you guys.

"Our Missionary"

He is in the MTC and we will not see him for two years. But, I am okay with that, I know I showed much panic about the whole thing, but I have come to terms with it, with much help. Now, I can just tell you how proud I am of our son, and what a wonderful young man he is. It was one of the hardest things I have done yet, in this life, but one of my proudest as well. He has been preparing for this his entire life, and he is one of the most spiritually prepared young men I have yet met. He will do great, and he will have incredible experiences and adventures while on his mission. I can't wait to hear from him in the MTC and hear what he thinks of it all. We love you James, and even though you won't see this, I want to shout it out. P.S. We all miss you (but we won't tell you that , at least not very much).

Love,

Mom