Steven's Mission Homecoming

On January 10th James' younger brother Steven returned home from his mission and we were able to go up to Utah for it! Steven served in the Alpine Mission, which encompassed Switzerland, Austria, Liechtenstein, and parts of Germany and Italy. It was so wonderful to greet him at the airport! 

Marissa and James so anxious to see their brother!

After waiting for what seemed like forever, there he is! He's 4th from the bottom.

Hugging Mom.

Hugging Dad.

Hugging James.

Before he came down the escalator we made a quick "sign" from an old receipt Mike had.

 It's hard to see but it says "Elder Chapman."

 Laughing at the "sign" we made for him.

 Talking to Preston, Mike, & Holly.

 Brothers Spencer, Steven, and Preston and youngest sister Marissa.

 All the kids minus Danielle who is on her mission. Preston, James & Chels, future sister-in-law Natalie & Jason, Mike & Holly, Marissa, Spencer, and Steven.

 Lookin' sharp Elder Chapman!

 WELCOME HOME STEVEN!!!

Saturday we went bowling!  

 It was so fun to spend time with Steven, Marissa, Jason & his fiancee Natalie!

Steven's first bowl of the evening! 

Go James Go! Look at that form...

Love my man.

 These brothers are so cute.

 Sunday we enjoyed Steven's homecoming talk at church. It was so wonderful to hear about his mission and to hear his testimony.

Here is the scrumptious cake that Aunt Emily made!

 Marissa's science project was too pretty to not take a picture of. These roses started out white...

Love hangin' in the kitchen with Mom. 

The newly-engaged Jason & Natalie. 

We played card games. Oh and my brother Peter came! 

He's glowing. 

 So is he.

Aunt Emily and her precious Brooklyn.  

 I just had to hold her.

Family photo. We miss you Danielle! 

Natalie, Jason, Dad, Preston, Mom, Marissa, Steven, Spencer, James, Me, Peter, Holly, Mike.

Couldn't decide which photo was better. 

 Had to take a photo of the boys playing hoops with their dad.

We always love spending time with our families!

P.S. look how cold it looks in Utah...I love Arizona winters.