My little brother James returned from his mission in the Dominican Republic a couple of weeks ago. He came in at 7:45 p.m. on a Saturday, spoke on Sunday and then started school on Monday. It was so fun to see him come down the escalator and towards us. He hadn't met Drake yet, and I was so excited for the two of them to get to know each other. They are buddies now! It was a really joyous time for our family!! Definitely more fun than when we dropped him off at the MTC. Welcome home Jimmy!! We love you so much!
Our future missionary!
The crew
The last few seconds for Lauren and I to enjoy being the favorite child....because the second he walks off that plane, we are bumped down to #2!!
My grandpa was so nervous. He was pacing back and forth.
The best sight in the whole world!
Mom getting the first hug.
Dad and James
I have the best little brother ever!
James meeting Drake for the first time.
Drake wasn't so sure about this James fellow!
James and Lauren. He couldn't believe how much she had changed. He kept saying, "Lauren, it looks like you are walking on stilts!"
Mom going in for another hug!
James and Grandma
James looking at the poster Boston made for him.
James and Grandpa
Uncle Dan is so proud!
It took a few minutes for Drake to warm up to James. Like I said before, they are buddies now!
And mom in for another hug!!
The happiest mom in the world right then!
The whole fam!
The Rohwer's
He is home!
Reuniting with Lucy
James and his friends all reunited after the missions!! The bristol boys are all home now. Cute boys!
3 comments:
Having a missionary come home is the best thing ever!! James looks so mature--man I am old! I love the first picture of Drake. SOOO adorable!!
Your brother is so cute. I was about to cry looking at all these pictures. I love when missionaries come home! It's the best. My brother left right before Addie was born and it made me think about him meeting her when I saw the picture of him and Drake. So fun!
How exciting for your family! I love the pictures of James and your mom. You can tell she doesn't want to let him go again! You look so cute as always, and I can't believe Drake is so big!! We would love to have a play date!
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