Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Hellogoodbye





I love the Beatles song that goes something like hello goodbye, I don't know the title ofcourse but that is the song that comes to mind when I think of this weekend.
Josh flew in on Saturday for a brief visit. He left today and those 4 days went faster than I could have realized possible. On Saturday Clay, Cregan and Collin made a poster for Josh and we went to the airport and waited, and waited and waited... he's flight was delayed.






Finally Josh arrived, and after a tearful reunion we went to Josh's mom and dad's for our annual Easter party.






We all had a blast at our Easter party, Josh's sisters were there with thier kids and husbands and Josh's sister-in-law was there (Ryan had to work) and their kids. Josh's friend Hunter and Brianna were there as well. We ate, dyed eggs, went easter egg hunting, played games and watched a movie. It was a full day.



The next day was Sunday and church. This Sunday was extraspecial, not only was Josh home! But Kayla had baby Kiley blessed so we had Josh's entire family there! We was a wonderful Easter! We all went to Kayla's for lunch and got to visit with Josh's extened family too.

On Monday, we went to the Play Place at Polaris and then came home and played with the kids, in the evening, we had FHE and family over for dinner and desert.

Today, we got our pictures taken!!! It is only our 3rd time ever getting professional pictures as a family and I was excited! I was a little disappointed with the pictures because of my double chin and squinting eyes but it was worth going anyway...

After our pictures we came home and Josh packed, around 1:oo, we (Josh, the kids and I) went to the airport with Bob (Josh's dad), Kayla, Jon and the girls. We ate lunch and hung out, it was very nice to spend those last couple of hours laughing and enjoying ourselves. He left around 3 PM, and I am SOO sad, but I'm more sad for the kids, they will miss there daddy so much and don't understand how long he'll be gone or the reason why...



7 comments:

  1. You're silly you look absolutely beautiful in the pictures.

    I'm so glad you had a wonderful weekend. We thank Josh for all he does for our country.

    SHi

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  2. I love the picture of the kids running up to Josh. It made me cry. Hang in there.

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  3. You're pictures turned out WONDERFUL!!! It was great to see Josh on Sunday and I am glad you had a great weekend. And yes, that picture of the boys running to see Josh is priceless!!

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  4. hey i was trying too hard not to cry after i read this yesterday, but great post, i love the pictures!!! you are so lucky to have such a wonderful and beuatiful family!! love you, pokey

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  5. Hey...I think ALL the pictures were Beautiful!!! You looked wonderful, and you are an amazing mother!!!! I am so glad you were able to spend the weekend together, and sad too! But I'll keep praying for you and Josh!

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  6. You guys are so brave to let your hubby/ daddy go seve our country!! You will be blessed for such a big sacrafice. It looks like you had a great weekend!

    BTW, I am reading the same book right now!!

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  7. Your family is gorgeous! Thanks for allowing me to read your blog:)

    Jill

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