Heart Throbs (kidding, of course)

Sometimes we take pictures that we just don't know what to do with.  This occasion was one of those times.  Leon and I spent our Anniversary together doing some shopping, eating out, and then to the Riverwoods to see their Christmas lights and to hear Alex Boye.

The mini concert was a lot of fun and made us feel old and young at the same time.  After the concert Leon insisted that I go get a picture with Alex Boye.  I really hate imposing on people, especially when there are a lot of other people wanting to do the same thing.  But, Alex was very kind and really took time to greet each person.  (He was much shorter in person that I thought he'd be, by the way.)

My two "heart throbs" - yeah, right.

Leon knows I have a "thing" for Alex Boye, so he also insisted that I get a picture just with him.  I was a bit embarrassed, but hey, now I can add this photo to my collection of "heart throbs" ...

(Jack Sparrow was short-lived, by the way, but if I ever run into a TC [from Magnum P.I.] look-alike, he had better watch out.  Leon will make me pose with him, too.)

They're Here, They're Here!

The long-awaited day was finally here.  Grandma and Grandpa are home from their mission in the Philippines.

This is just part of the welcoming committee. We tried really hard on our signs, we really did.

 I'm not very good at taking pictures, especially at times when I just want to be there rather than behind a camera, so this is the only picture I got of Mom and Dad.  They are headed out the door to meet with the Stake President to be released.  

Okay, so you'll have to turn your head to the side to "see" the first half of this video, but I think you can get the idea.  (I'm only assuming that anyone is going to actually watch it, aren't I?)

We are so proud of and grateful for our parents and the service they gave in the Philippines.  They are great examples of obedience and sacrifice.  We spent the whole Thanksgiving weekend with family, hearing mission stories, and just enjoying our time together.  I enjoyed it so much that I think I forgot to take more pictures. Boo.