Sunday, June 21, 2009

He's Home!

Craig's home!
What a great day. He arrived at the airport at 9:50 am on Thursday, 18 from the Rio North Brazil Mission. We are so excited to have him home with us.

Here he is coming down the walkway. I of course was crying (now there is a surprise).

Here is our sign for we had for him. This is some of our family and his friends that were there.

Me hugging my boy! He grew a 1/2 - 1 inch and lost 30 pounds.


Our family together again.
These are his shoes... he did A LOT of walking! He never complained that he needed new shoes!
We had a get together that night with some of his friends and family. It was nice to see so many people. Father's Day he spoke and he did such a wonderful job. He has grown so much, and his testimony has grown and is amazing. I'm so grateful for his service he gave to the Lord. He truly loved his mission. He has said it is the hardest thing he has ever done and the happiest he has ever been.
I'm sure you will hear more later.

8 comments:

The Allen's said...

mercy that is a lot of walking. i am so excited that you guys have him home. what a proud moment for all of you. congrats. we love you all so much!

John and Lisa said...

What a GREAT reunion for your family. Look at Madison's smile! She is BEAMING!!! (you all are...but she REALLY IS!)

Kim said...

I thought from your other blog back in APRIL that he was coming home in april. Glad you got him back albeit less of him.

Again, does he need a date? I know two cure single girls :)

Susan said...

I am crying reading this! It is always such a happy moment to welcome them home. I can't wait to see all of you this weekend when I come to AZ for the Bell's sealing.

Emily said...

congrats on craig getting home safely!!! thats so exciting!

Colleen Coleman said...

You can't see the tears on my computer keyboard, but they are there for sure. So nice to have Craig and his ratty ol shoes home.

Cook Zoo said...

Welcome home Craig!! I'm so proud of you for serving an honorable mission! :)

I missed seeing everyone at the Bell's reception! My love to all of you.

Brendy said...

very much