Santa Maria Trip- Justin's homecoming

Last weekend was very exciting.

My cousin Justin returned home from his mission.

He served in Croatia for two years.

We were super excited to go see lots of family!

It got me really excited thinking

that my brother will be coming home in November!

Here's some pictures of the wonderful time we had.

This is everyone that got to be there.

This is Justin and his family (minus Uncle Tom,

who's working hard in Africa right now.)

Gracey was being pretty cute during the pictures

and lifting her skirt to show off her tummy.

This is Justin with Grandma Betty.

Stud muffin Jason shootin' a pose!

Matt and Terra looking good

Alex and Jason looking hot...

Our family -Tyson +Justin

Our cousin Jay, with Justin and Aunt Brenda and Skip

Justin and Jeff smiling for pictures

Me holding Maddy, only 1 of the 5 kids my cousins have.

They are all adorable, but I only could snatch a picture with this one.

In the picture, you can see Grandma Betty with her hand out.  She was tickling Maddy's arm with her long fingernails.  This must have gone on for like 15 minutes.  After she tickled one arm, Maddy would stick out her next arm, and then lift her shirt for a belly rub, and then her back, and then go back to the other arm.  Over and over.  She loved it!

It was so much fun being able to visit with Justin about his experiences. He gave such a great talk on sunday, talking about his opportunity to become closer to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ over the past 2 years.  It truly inspires me to strive harder for focus on those important things.  It was fun to talk with aunts, uncles and cousins. We had such a nice time. I am so grateful to have such wonderful family!