Welcome Home Janet!

When Madison was six months old Ross' sister Janet left on her mission to Chile. We were so excited for Janet to serve a mission. We always had a blast with Janet when she was in Rexburg for her first year of college. I was so grateful that Janet was finally coming home! She came home on Wednesday and that happened to be Madison's 2nd birthday. It wad fun to celebrate Madison's birthday with Janet. 

 Todd dressed up for the occasion like usual. He is also holding the sign that I made for her. 

 I made this sign for Janet. I didn't even hold it up though because I was taking pictures. Janet and I would always fight during board games so I thought she would enjoy that. 

 Madison and Grandma waiting for Janet. Madison did a good job coloring a sign for Aunt Janet. She also had a mouth full of grapes. 

 Todd, Diana, Ross, Janet, Madison, Anne and I. 

 Todd, Madison and Diana at the airport. 

 Madison was excited to open her birthday presents.

She did a really good job opening her presents this year. It was fun to think about how much she has changed from last year. 

Madison was harassing Aunt Janet to open the toy for her. 

Madison loved when Ross put her new bunny pillow from Grandma on his head. 

Aunt Janet brought back lots of fun souvenirs for us from Chile. Madison looks so cute in this little jacket. I also think this a great picture of Anne and Madison.

I know that I am blurry in this picture but I love the look of Madison's face. She was so excited about the things that she got for her birthday.She loves the little stroller. It is so cute to watch her put her baby in there and wrap it in the blanket. (She is doing that as I type.)


I decided that I was going to make Madison an orange cat cake this year. Madison loves the color orange and she loves cats. She was so excited about the cake but she didn't even really eat it. She just ate the ice cream that was with it.

Madison and her kitty cake. 

Madison getting ready to blow the candles out.

It was really fun to be in Burlington. I always enjoy visiting with family there. It was wonderful to see Janet and look at the pictures from her mission. I'm sure that she was an exceptional missionary. She has been a great example to me of faith and patience.

Welcome home Janet! We are so glad to have you back!