Picture's from our Elder...

In January we got a package from our Elder... it had things that he needed to send home, a few odds and ends and 3 cds with pictures!!!

We did notice a trend in most of the pictures that were taken at the MTC...

and Zack is not the tallest kid around...

but he sure looks a little like a giant in some of these pictures!!!  :)

Maybe it's in that cafeteria food there!

He's finally HOME!!!

Last Wednesday was such a great day!!!  After two years Ben is HOME safe and sound.

He looks and sounds pretty much the same....

He thinks everyone looks blonder... we think his hair is darker.

BUT... He is different.   More calm, the same.... but better!

What a GREAT day!  We are sooooo glad to have you home Ben!  Love you!

Countdown

ONLY 5 HOURS

TO 

GO!!!!!

The Countdown!

There are 8 days left!!!  Morgan mad this chain a few weeks back and I think it has made time slow down!  

Hawaii

Last month we went to Hawaii with Russ'  mom & dad & brother and sisters (& spouses).  We had such a great time... here are a few of the pictures.

Russ always has to find an "off the beaten path" hike or waterfall... this was literally a hike through the jungle!  Lots of fun!

We had to stop at 24/7 a restaurant featured on Man VS Food.  The pancake challenge was to eat three 14" pancakes with toppings in less than 90 minutes.... Unfortunately our whole table could only finish 1/2 of our order!  They tasted real good though!

Hanauma Bay... turtles, eels & lots of fish... on my!

This beautiful sunset picture was taken right across the street from our hotel.  Gorgeous!

Girl Trip!

Last week we took a girl trip to St. George.  Brayden wasn't too uspet... he got to stay home and take care of Russ. :)   We wanted to see The Little Mermaid at the Tuacahn and celebrate Meg's Birthday!  We already have plans to go to next season's Aladdin!

This is taken in the St. George Tabernacle.

We were on the last row... which worked out perfectly!  We all had such a great time and really enjoyed the show!

Instead of cake (we had cheesecake later)  Meg enjoyed her slurpee!

See Ya... In TWO Years!

The drop off at the MTC is no longer the cry fest that it used to be... (that happens in the car afterwards!) It is literally 5 minutes from start to finish.  I think it is easier on both parties!

Last hugs! (I did get one... just not a picture of one!)

These two pictures were taken right before and right after the nervous little wave...  It is so great that the other missionaries are there to help them check in and everything!

ON A SIDE NOTE... I DID GET TO TALK TO ZACK THIS MORNING!  HE IS ON HIS WAY!  HE SAID THAT HE IS A LITTLE NERVOUS, BUT EXCITED TOO!