These past 13 days have been wonderful. It’s like a fairy tale come true–my entire family all together in our little castle!
Four days after Kade returned home, he gave a “homecoming talk” at church and then we had family and friends gather at our home for brunch. My sweet neighbors, the Jensen family, got up at the crack of dawn (6 a.m.) and made 225 Egg McMuffins for this special occasion (they were better than McDonalds!).
Many special people attended. Here is Kade with two of his former mission companions:
I was excited to see these dear friends, Becky and David Higgins, at church:
I knew they were in town and was thrilled they came to support our family. Becky and I have had an amazing journey together these past 15 years and will always be by each other’s side.
It was interesting to look around the room and realize how many friends were there who I’ve met through scrapbooking. What a blessing to be involved in this wonderful hobby!
These dear friends were my “kitchen help” and did a fabulous job.
Kade loved the day but was out the minute he sat down at the end of the day:
What a special day for all of us!
Guess what my pal, Marci Leishman, has been up to?
She took these simple memo pads:
And made them into a work of art:
Go here for the easy instructions.
Hope your week is filled with love. My hubby is taking me on a romantic getaway for a week starting Thursday. We are going to the Hawaii’s Big Island. I’ll share pictures when we return!
Love, Lisa
Lisa,
Thank you for continuing to share your family’s joys! Congratulations to Kade on this mission and journey. It is wonderful to see him back home and the love in all of your eyes with his return. You are very blessed to have such a wonderful family and great group of friends. So glad you have taken time to spend with your family. Have a fantastic time with your hubby in Hawaii.
I know you all are still reeling from all the excitement. I know having Kade home is just wonderful.
I hope you and your hubby have a wonderful time in Hawaii…perfect time of the year to get away from cold and snow!!! What a cute Valentine idea. Thanks for sharing…
Love the pic of you,Becky & David!Enjoy your trip!
Ahhhhhhhh fun…and how exciting for us to see YOU and Becky Higgens on your blog. And your son looks wonderful! I follow you both. And Lisa I have to say …this Lisa is WAY jealous about your Hawii trip…in a GOOD way of course. I haven’t been their since my honeymoon in 1986:) Truly enjoy!!!!!!
Oh, you’re such a blessed girl!!! Hope you get to see some whales while you’re in Hawaii!!! Have fun!!!
Oh, have fun! I LOVE the big island! Went there this summer and had a hard time leaving the beautiful ocean, rocky beaches, and gorgeous weather! Hope you get to stay for awhile! Lucky girl!
i love the pictures – your faces – truly so happy to all be together – again – happy happy birthday – and have a wonderful trip to hawaii – looking forward to those pictures also -
Congratulations on having Kade home. You can be so proud of him. Thanks for sharing the love note idea. We were looking for a valentines craft idea for a group of kids this weekend. Saw your post and we have our craft. Thanks. Ours aren’t as fancy as yours but they look good.
Wounded fil to see you and becky Higgins together again !!! 225 eggs????? That is America
Wow