WELCOME HOME!

Devin's parents returned from their 2 year mission to Samara, Russia this past weekend. We were very excited to see them and most excited for them to meet Hallie for the first time. Although the weekend didn't go exactly as planned (they missed their flight from Denver to SLC on Friday night, so came in 2 hours later than planned. We thought they wouldn't be in until the next morning so Hallie had already gone to bed. Devin ended up going to the airport last minute with all of his siblings and their kids except Mesha's family. So, I don't have any pictures of the airport scene!)

We spent a lot of the day Saturday down in Fairview with them and most of Dev's siblings. Sunday, they reported their mission in Sacrament meeting. I again missed that due to the fact that one of my birth moms had her baby over the weekend and her placement was at the exact same time. It was a good excuse to be missing church, at least. I did, however, make it down for the food afterward. Clearly, I would not miss that! :)


Below are quite a few pictures from the weekend. Before I even married Devin, I thought his family was so beautiful. They are just a good looking family! I kinda detract from that a bit, but Hallie adds to it at least, so we are even. I love the large family feel, too. Different from my little fam. Anyway, enough rambling, enjoy some pictures. This is classic Hallie right here. She and Ryder are the same age. Kirston had them both on her lap and each had their own wafer thing. Hallie finished hers right off and Ryder decided he was done with his too, so he took the safe route and fed the rest to Hals. So funny.

16 grandchildren, missing 1, little Ky, who would actually be 10 now I think. He passed away when he was 16 months old. I never got to meet him, but he is an important part of the family. The numbers are getting right up there! Oh, yeah, there are also four more on the way...(one of which is NOT ours, just cause I know someone will ask!) *Check out Hallie's face. I know I am biased, but that is a dang cute little face!*

The new additions to the family during the mission. Not the best picture ever. There was a lineup of cameras so no one knew where to look! Grandpa with Megan, Ren who married Alisa holding Hals, and Grandma with Ryder.

Great Grandma and Grandpa Maughan were able to come from St. George. Here they are with their great grandchildren from this one branch of the family.

The whole family. Getting big! Yes Hallie is eating a cookie. She just can't stop!Have to have a crazy face picture. My favorites are Mesha and Aaron (the kissers) and Slava (the top row, third from the right.) The first family picture I was in after I joined the family, we did a funny face one that is TERRIBLE of me. I hope that never resurfaces. I decided to tone it down this time! :)

Devin and his parents and siblings. Top is Travis, Shane, Kirston, Devin. Bottom is Mesha, Jana, Mom, Dad, Alisa, and Shawna.

And finally, a picture of Hallie with the grandparents she is finally getting to meet! That is a classic Hallie face and it was past naptime, so that is the best we could get. Although it doesn't look like it, she was happy to see Grandma and Grandpa!

I know I talk about my family a lot on here, but I am extremely grateful to be part of Devin's family too. They are wonderful and I feel lucky to have such great influences in my life and in the life of my child (and future children). We are proud of the service that Devin's parents gave on their mission, but we are happy to have them home too!