Coming Home

There was quite a crew waiting at the airport to see Elder Roo in Salt Lake City.  Since it was Halloween the kids were in their costumes.  Olivia was only a few months old when Andrew left so she didn't remember him at all, though she had been praying for him for most of her two year life span.  She went right to him and cuddled.

Logan was too little to remember him when he left, too.  But he chatted away like he had always known Uncle Roo.

James and Jack were busy being Darth Vader.

Lily probably remembered Andrew the best out of the little kids.

Andrew got to see Bryson, Heidi and Heidi's little guy, Max.

Three of his best friends from high school came, too.  Andrew was the last of his group of friends to return from his mission. Jordan served in Armenia, Matt in Mozambique and Dallin in Mexico.

Elder Clafflin and Elder Kim Sion from Andrew's mission also came to the airport.

He loved seeing Grandpa and Grandma Niederhauser.

Then we went to Cafe Rio.  There wasn't much in the way of Mexican food in Korea so Andrew was really enjoying it.

Uncle Spencer was so good to Roo.  He brought him a money lei, gifts, and had posters for people to hold at the airport.  It was really nice of him and it meant a lot to Andrew.

It's not a true welcome home without the Kirt's sign in North Ogden. (Thanks Jud and Ash!)

Andrew couldn't wait to see his Grandpa Grose, so we stopped there before going home.

When we arrived at our house trick or treating was in full swing.  Luckily I had bought plenty of candy before we left on our trip.  They came to our door in groups of ten or more at a time.  But we loved it most when the Stowers and Masons showed up!

More of Andrew's friends showed up as we all waited for the Stake President to come and release him.

The Goons Reunited.  Only missing three of the twelve.

When President Keller finally arrived at about 9:45 pm he was dressed as Justin Beiber.  I wish I would have taken a picture.  It would have been nice to have a little blackmail item so I don't ever have to speak in Stake Conference, haha! 

Yes, it's good to have our little boy back home.