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It’s been a cuh-razy week around here, dear reader. I had high hopes and plans for several other Valentine’s-themed recipes posts and a trip recap from visiting my family. Instead, I was up to my eyeballs in diapers. Poor Sophie’s had a tummy bug, an infection, and a hard time sleeping. She’s hopefully on the up-and-up, but I wanted to pass along the start of our trip pictures.
What better place to start than the main event? Jordan’s homecoming!
Jordan and I are twins the hard way (born a little less than 3 years apart). We shared a room for 14 years, and for some reason (I went through a bit of a persnickety phase) she still likes me enough for us to be the best kind of friends.
Since almost the advent of this blog, Jordan has been serving as a missionary for our church. I was completely thrilled for her to go on a mission, I just missed her terribly while she was gone. I found out shortly after she left that I was pregnant with Sophie, and I couldn’t WAIT for Jordan to meet her.
The whole family flew in for the event. All of us but my sister Katie and her husband Chad were able to be at the airport when she arrived (they arrived a few hours later). We set up camp, trying to make ourselves as conspicuous as possible–balloons, neon posters, a banner, even “hello, I’m ____” nametags (you know, in case she forgot us).
It was amazing. Fun, fun, fun. And amazing.
I couldn’t get over how fun it was to see her.
I’d missed her SO much!
It also melted my heart that she finally got to meet Sophie.
Love you sister! SOOOO glad you’re home!!!
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What a beautiful homecoming!
That’s so exciting! I remember when my brother came home from his mission and just reading your post I started to tear up. So happy for your family.
Emily thank you so much for posting pictures of Jordan’s arrival. I love and miss your family! And I absolutely loved the named tags. Y’all are awesome!
Best. Weekend. And. Week. EVER! As always, thank you so much for capturing it so perfectly!!
I have been waiting for this Post! I worked with Jordan a while back and I have been dying to see pictures of her and know she is safe and sound! : ) Thanks!
yay! I’m so happy for you that she’s home! My favorite memories growing up are the times my 6 brothers and sisters came home from their mission. There is nothing like seeing someone you love so much again after so long!
I have been waiting for this post!
What a fabulous and fun event. I remember meeting my 6-week old neice (my very first one!) when I came home from my mission! I’m so glad you were able to be there.
I totally cried! Oh those family reunion! I have to admit that I am super jealous! My BFF Sister won’t be home for another 13.5 months. It’s so hard having her gone… how will I ever send my little men? I want them to go but it’s going to be a heart breaker.
You have a very cute family! I see where Miss Sophie gets her good looks!
Love it! It brought back memories of handing my baby brother my two week old baby at his homecoming five years ago. Best possible reason for a family reunion!
I am weeping. Thank you, thank you for capturing and sharing these precious moments!