Big Events!

I had such a busy week last week that I didn't even have time to post two big events. First is that Wesley started fourth grade! He is so excited and loves his new school so far. I asked how he liked his teacher and he told me that his teacher hadn't been there yet. I asked him why and Wes replied, "He had his independence out or something." I laughed out loud and replied, "Do you mean appendix?" It was so funny so I guess his poor teacher still isn't back yet. Wes is a great student and extremely smart. We are so proud of him! Wesley's mom was so nice to take pictures and email them to me because I couldn't be there to take some. He is so handsome, don't ya think!

The other exciting thing is that Kaleb is finally home! He is adjusting quite well. We all went to the airport to pick him and my parents up and it was so fun to see him after so long. Kadence was the first to run up and hug him. We talked to the kids alot about him so they wouldn't forget him too much. Wes even spoke a little Spanish with him. My brothers little girl Reagan was born just after Kaleb left so he was excited to finally meet her. Kaleb told my Mom that he was so ready to come home but when he was actually released my Dad said that he was quite emotional. He had a successful mission with, I believe, sixteen baptisms which one of them my parents got to witness when they went to pick him up. They said that the Dominican Republic was like no other place on earth. They really had a good time meeting they people that Kaleb influenced so much! I believe that he will be greatly missed by the people he got to know! Kaleb gave an awesome talk and he has grown up so much. I can't believe he is the same kid we sent away two years go. Last weekend was so fun, full of family time and lots of catching up.

Everyone that came to welcome Kaleb

Kaleb and his nieces and nephew (and Trever)

Reagan wasn't so sure she liked him yet!

Grandpa's best girls!

Twiddle-dee and Twiddle-dum

If shoes could talk!

These are some pictures from the airport. I love the one of his shoes. I guess in the Dominican it is so hot that the missionaries don't wear there suits so his suit sat in a closet for two years. So when he went to put it on it was still brand new but obviously his shoes were not. I think it is so funny cause it goes to show all the hours of hard work and walking just right there in his shoes. If they could talk! It was so sad when Kaleb held Reagan. She started crying, but my dad (grandpa) could cheer her up better than anyone. Both Kadence and Reagan were excited to see Grandpa and Grandma come off the plane too.