It has been wonderful having Melissa at our house. Scott has been driving cross country with dog Leo. We hope to have them drive in tomorrow. In the mean time, Melissa has had a chance to visit with friends.
Melissa enjoyed having her friend Michelle visit her and three of her four kids. Melissa & Michelle have known each other since birth.
Michelle's boy Cayden had fun with the toys.
Michelle's daughter Ahslynn.
And let's not forget 3 month old baby Wesley.
Melissa's friend Jenna and her baby Brody came all the way from Japan to visit with us for a few days. Melissa and Jenna were able to go out on the town while I had fun baby sitting Brody.
Brody, Jenna, and Mommy-to-be Melissa. Our whole family had fun getting to know Jenna and Brody.
What a happy smile Brody has! Who could help but love him.
Jenna and Brody.
Melissa is going to be a great Mom. She had fun helping out with Brody.
Ryan and Brody. Wasn't it just yesterday that Ryan was that size?
Paul practicing his grandpa skills.
Paul had more fun with Brody than he likes to admit.
Big boys Ryan and Brody hanging out on the couch together. Brody really liked seeing Ryan and Paul. He would get all excited and kick his feet and smile and laugh.
Melissa, Jenna, and Brody visited downtown Poulsbo and the waterfront, even though it was a rainy, yucky day. We will miss having you around Jenna and Brody. Hopefully we will get to see you again in January.
Ryan surprised us by coming home unexpectedly one weekend. Melissa was in on the secret. It was nice to spend some time with him. Soon he will be Uncle Ryan!
We enjoyed having a visit by one of Paul's old missionary companions from Houston, Texas days. Mark was in our area and was able to join us for dinner and spent the night in our newly finished basement apartment. Mark is a great story teller and being a state patrolman, he has many fascinating stories to tell! He entertained Paul, Melissa, and I all evening. We all took a stroll down memory lane and marveled at how our kids are all grown up now.
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