Home

After a very smooth but long journey, we made it home safely last night. Mindy was at the airport to meet us and it was wonderful to get to see her again. We were able to stop in and see my parents on the way home. They even had some dinner waiting for us which was much appreciated and enjoyed! (Mom's cooking - the BEST! Hot and hearty soup, fresh rolls, chocolate cake!! It was yummy.)

We arrived home at about 10 PM and were greeted first by Alyna's friends. They had been standing out on the sidewalk, for I don't know how long, in the 20 degree weather. Now that's true friends. It didn't take Alyna long to disappear to the cousins where a party was in progress. It's no wonder she loves being here!! She has so many wonderful friends, and she even gets to be related to some of them.

Andrew was also waiting and it was so great to see him. Less than a week and he'll be a married man!! Wow, my baby boy is all grown up. I am so excited for him and Lindsay. They will be wonderful together.



The house looked great! Lisa had come up on Wednesday and she and Andrew worked hard to change it from it's frat house condition to a home that will be ready for all the activities and guests of the week. It looked great and I so appreciate their hard work and willingness to have things ready for us. THANKS KIDS! Mindy, Alyna and I are going to do some work this week to get our stuff out of the office and upstairs kitchen so that Lindsay and Andrew can have their own little "apartment" to decorate and do as they please once they get back and settle down.

I am so happy for the chance to see and be with all my kids, their spouses and fiances. What a lot of great memories to be made in such a short time. It is also wonderful to have a chance to see all our extended families and friends. I certainly appreciate all their support and love. It certainly makes these big events in our lives a lot more fun when surrounded by those we love and who mean so much to us.

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This is my favorite view from my kitchen window. We will have several opportunities to be in the Logan temple this week. Wonderful!!