Military Ball

Had to share this picture of Brittany and Steve going to the Military Ball!! They look so gorgeous!! Can't wait to see them this next week.

Steve is HOME!!

We had to wait for over three hours till the soldiers came in but it was worth it! We are so glad to have him home and safe. Brinley took right to him - no hesitation at all. Steve was sure glad. They had all sorts of stuff set up for the waiting families - pizza, drinks, jumping tent and a video of the soldiers getting off the plane. It was still a long time though. Check out some of these pictures.

Steven is coming home!!!!!!!!!!!!

Steve is out of Afghanistan and on his way home. We hope to see him sometime this weekend. We are so proud of him. He is definitely our hero.

Arizona in May!!!

We got to go to Phoenix for Brandon's graduation and visit with Grandma Walker, Aunt Doris, Aunt Virginia and Uncle Mike. They are all looking great and expecting lots of company for grandma's birthday next week. Check out the five generation picture!

The next day was Brandon's graduation from ASU with his MBA and Master's of Health Sector Mgmt! We are so proud of him and Andrea and all they have accomplished and now they are moving to Utah to start his new job. Hurray - They will be back in Utah and grandma will get to see Jocelyn even more.

We really are alive and well!!

I know it has been forever since I have blogged and life has been busy. Some great things and some really sad thing. I thought I would put up a bunch of pictures from the past few months to show how our family is growing soooo fast!!



We had everyone together for Christmas except Steve, and he was able to call on Christmas day and talk to everyone and even listen while Ian and Brinley opened their presents. We really miss him but are sooo proud of him and how he is serving our country. The kids had a gingerbread house contest and you can see a few of the finished results. We could not pick a winner. For Christmas Eve dinner we had prime rib and salmon (Andrea fixed the salmon) and it was all yummy.



On December 20 Miss Mady turned two and we had a LARGE party for her at their home. I can't believe how quickly they grow.



Most of these pictures are from the luncheon for Dad's funeral or during the days around it. I don't know how people without the gospel can make it through such sad times and the loss of someone so close but I know how greatful I am for my knowledge and the comfort it brings. It was wonderful having Steve home for the funeral and the two weeks following it. We got to spend lots of time together and even gave Steve and Brit a couple of days by themselves. We are so grateful for all of our family support, both local and from Missouri!!! You guys are what helps us get through it. We love and miss you all. I will try to do better about posting more often.