. . . homecoming . . .

. . . well . . .

. . . let me just say that

homecomings are much more fun

than farewells . . .

. . . first, i was bossy

and tried to get

everyone organized . . .

. . . some were cooperating more than others . . .

. . . but we finally managed to find our places . . .

. . . amanda was really insistent

about which letters she wanted to hold . . .

. . . tate was super ticked off . . .

. . . he really wanted to go on an earplane . . .

. . . then ~ about 45 minutes

after their scheduled arrival time . . .

. . . we caught a glimpse of

{first} elder arnett

and then elder romney . . .

. . . that is one l • o • n • g hallway! . . .

. . . check out that smile . . .

. . . see mother throw down

her exclamation point . . .

. . . and cue the ugly cry . . .

. . . i think i scared him . . .

. . . one glad dad . . .

. . . and happy sister . . .

. . . second happy sister . . .

. . . i know there was a third sister hug, too . . .

. . . but, alas ~ no photo . . .

. . . meeting tagg . . .

. . . and elliott . . .

. . . greeting big girl addi . . .

. . . and gramma romney . . .

. . . best photo of the day . . .

. . . amber, drew, amanda and amelia . . .

. . . love it! . . .

. . . he said he was super nervous to come home . . .

. . . i'd say he hides it pretty well . . .

. . . what a joyous day . . .