Elder Allen IV Returns!!

After two long years my little brother, Derek, is home!! I got to spend a week in Grantsville with my family in honor of this momentous occasion. It was sooo good to be with Derek again! He is a stud!! (and for those who are wondering, the "IV" is because he's the fourth brother to go on a mission)


I could go into detail about everything we did this week... My brother Matt's birthday party... going to the airport.... hanging out.... going to the temple (which was really neat by the way).... Derek's amazing talk... My sister Hannah getting the flu... Family and friends all getting together... BUT I'll spare you. Because I'm lazy. I will say this: It was one of the best weeks ever. If Russ had been there the whole week (he joined me for the weekend) it would have been perfect!

I will share a few pictures (I kinda petered out on the picture taking towards the end of the week)

Matty-boy's Birthday party...

And cake...

The Clan at the airport (woo-hoo! he's home! that was the vibe)...

Derek and his newest niece Naomi (he had four new neices to meet!) Isn't she a cutie??!!...

Later in the week, Brecken just being cute...

Grandma's cat she affectionately calls "The Gideon"...

And we finally got a picture of all 5 granddaughters! (it took some doing. a 3 year old, two 1 year olds, a four month old, and a four week old aren't exactly the most cooperative:) but hey they're all in there!)...

All in all, a great week! Good to have you back Der!