Almost home!

We say goodbye to paradise... and look forward to family visits!



The Recife Temple...
The gardens...

and the fountain;

The Brazil Recife Mission... President and Sister Emerick.


And say hello to America the beautiful, to children and grandchildren...
Our welcome home sign made by the Groll family and displayed by Brayden and Spencer. We played tennis, did some walking, saw a soccer game, played lots of catch with the twins, enjoyed piano playing, reading, scripture time and family prayers.


Davis, Andria and Brianna get ready for a Rook game. Meanwhile, Jeanette dips out double-decker ice cream cones.


To top off our visit we got involved in Christian's Eagle Project plans and made sample puppets with him for his project proposal.

We had an adventurous trip to Connecticut via plane and train, lugging lots of luggage.


We took a hike together. This tree was up-rooted, but is still growing. We avoided toe catchers, found some blossoms and a great view of New Haven. From the top of the hill we could see Jared's lab.
The special crown on top of Kelly's head seems to be attached to the end of Matthew's hand. Hmm... could it be two fingers?



Whitney and Katelyn enjoy blowing bubbles in the rain after a trip to the dollar store.



New Sunday clothes for Matthew, Whitney and Katelyn... and Easter Sunday smiles!
It is heavenly to be with family! We look forward to seeing more families!