The return of Saia

Last Friday Saia (my nephew) got home from his mission in Uruguay. He was an excellent missionary with a passion for sharing the gospel. It was immediate family only at the airport, but I had the coveted position of being the "photographer." So I drove up with the fam to the airport to welcome him home. Looks wise, he's still the same, maybe a little heavier five o'clock shadow, but that's about it. You can tell he's matured though, in all the right ways. He started teasing Elliot only moments after arriving, which was fun to see. It was great to see the reunion first hand and enjoy the moment with them. Welcome home Sai, we're glad to have you back!

Tribute to Dallini

Dallin (my nephew) is going into the MTC on Wednesday, to the India Bangalore Mission. He came down with his friend last week to attend the Manti Temple and we had a fun little photoshoot with Luke and Dallin before they left. In the first pics they are doing donkey kicks. Luke saw Dallin do this while playing table tennis at his house last week and just cracked up laughing, so that's why they are both going to town. I was quite impressed with Luke's back strength. The others are them just hanging out doing tricks together.







Dallin will be greatly missed, no one can replace him in the family. Not that anyone else is replaceable, but he just has a way with the younger kids (not to mention the ladies). They absolutely love and adore him. He's always been so fun and kind and actually seems to like hanging out with the family (all of us) and that makes us feel real special. :)

We love you Dal and know you will be an excellent missionary!