NJ Trip- Missionaries

We went to New Jersey at the beginning of January to welcome my brother, Tim, home from his mission, and to celebrate Christmas (a week late) with my family. It was fun, and so good to see my family.

Doesn't everyone looked so enthused and excited to be welcoming Tim home? We were all tired, and his flight was delayed, so we had to hang out in the airport for an hour or so. Yes, my baby brother has a fro. Don't get me started on it.

Welcome home brother (I mean elder!)
Tim served in the California San Jose Mission. From what we hear, he was an excellent missionary. We're so very proud of him, but glad to have him back!

Proud Mama.

Here's a shot of Rowan and Tim meeting for the first time. She looks kinda scared....

Um, who was that, and why was he touching my face? What's going on????
Don't worry, they warmed up to each other throughout the week.

While we were in NJ, my little sister Jessica got her mission call. Weird that it all happened in the same week. Here are a few highlights of her opening her call...

Reading....

And reacting...are we happy about this? Excited? Doesn't look like it...

But, actually she really is happy about it. She's going to Argentina. Resistencia, to be more specific. We're excited for her. But I'm scared to death. I don't think I could've ever done the whole mission thing. More power to ya, Jess.

Oh, let's not forget to show Jess telling each person in her entourage.

So there you have it. You should be proud of yourself Mom. You raised some good kids.

More to come on the NJ trip...