Dallas Surprise!

A few weeks after we moved in, Kelvin had to go back to Dallas to work on a Mon and Tues. So we decided that the whole family would go.  We left on Sunday night and when we got to his parents house, Maritza was crying and grabbed Jason.  I thought she was still sad we moved so far away, but found out shortly thereafter that Krystal was going to be coming home from her mission on Tues or Wed on a medical release.  We were hoping that it would be Tuesday so we could be there but alas it ended up being Wed and we had to be back in Lufkin so Kelvin could be at work on Wed morning.  So just 2 days after we got back from Dallas we pack up and head out again.  We got there late on Thursday night but they were all still up and got to hold the kiddos.  Lydia was half awake and excited about "Krissy" being home.  Jason was jsut thrilled to have someone make silly faces at him.  This was the first time Krystal met Jason becasue she left 1 week before he was born. 

The next few days were great as we got to talk with her and spend time together.  Friday night we went to Lisa's for dinner and the whole family was back together for the first time since she left.  I must say that I love how Lydia and Isabella play together now.  Before they had more of a rough time because of the age difference, but now that Lydia is getting a little older they seem to have more fun together.  Their favorite thing is to go to Isabella's room and play dress up.  In fact I went to check on them once and they were all dressed up in their fancy clothes and having a Tea Party.  It was so dang cute!

Then on Saturday the extended family came over for a welcome home lunch for Krystal.  We got to stay until after Sacrament meeting on Sunday when Krystal recieved her plaque.  We were sad to leave since we only got a few days with her but we are so happy to have her home and are impressed with her service to the Lord through all she was struggling with at the time.  We love you "Krissy"!!