Welcome Home Elder Rory Murano.

So last Wed the 22nd we were able to go to the airport and finally bring Rory home. He had been serving a mission in the Philippines, Angeles Mission for the last 2 years.
My girls were super excited to hold up the sign for him but of course they both didn't remember who he was. There was only a few of us that showed up to greet him, but you could tell that he was super excited about those who could make it. My poor sister Becca got lost driving around the airport so she was able to welcome him home once we headed back to my moms house. He was released at my parents home with all of us there to witness it. They asked him to bare his testimony to the family and it was so sincere and beautiful. I teared up several times listening to him. The spirit was so strong. Since having kids I seem to tear up about everything. lol
The Sunday the 26th, was his homecoming. So many family members, extended family, and friends came to welcome him back. It was definitely a packed house barely any room to move but I really enjoyed seeing my family. I loved watching how excited Rory was to be home and visiting with those who he hasn't seen for 2 years. I love my brother Rory so much. He is so awesome and filled with so much happiness. I am so grateful that he was kept safe and was able to return home safely.

Waiting for Rory still.

Such a handsome brother so watch out ladies. :)

Bill look a little too excited to see Rory. lol

Happy Valentines Day!!

I really do enjoy all the holidays. Each one has something fun and exciting to do. So the Sunday before Valentines Day we had a fun family day and decorated cookies as you can see. The girls were way excited. Kaylin of course would spread some frosting on the cookie and then lick the butter knife. Over and over again. :) She was definitely a messy one, but fun is suppose to be making messes at this stage of life. We also ended up watching Tangled, one of the girls favorites. I love Disney movies also so I enjoyed it as well. It ended up being a great Sunday.

This is what happens when Kaylin gets a hold of the sprinkles when my back is turned.

Sprinkles everywhere!!! She used almost the whole container. lol

That cookie is just going to be extra sweet.

So now we are on Valentines Day. Lets just say Madi was rolling in candy. First she had dance and all the girls brought treats to hand out. Then she had Pre-school afterwards and all the kids handed out even more candy and of course I bought the girls a little something for Valentines Day also. I got them Hello Kitty heart boxes with some chocolates inside plus a coloring book with crayons. So more than enough treats floating around here now. Bill brought me home some roses that he ended up sharing with the girls also. He gave them each one flower from the bouquet. The girls were so excited to get a flower from daddy. Super cute and I didn't mind sharing. He also brought home some tasty raspberry filled powdered doughnuts. Not the healthiest breakfast but it only happens occasionally and they are delicious. :)

So Saturday we will be celebrating Valentines Day and I am super excited. It has been forever since Bill and I have been able to go out just the 2 of us. He picked the restaurant, Wingers, and I am in charge of picking the movie. I am thinking Reese Witherspoons new one. My awesome sister Becca is going to watch the girls so I hope for her sake they are good. Either way I am not going to let her get out of it. :)

I love this picture of Ava. :)