ALEX'S HOMECOMING

Truth be told- I was a little too anxious for 'awkward, goofy, return Missionary, Alex'.  I didn't get it.  The kid didn't skip a beat.  He's confident, self assured, and cool, calm, and collected. Dang it!  He's also a more grown-up, and amazing version of himself.  He exudes love.  (although I would never tell him that directly!)  His growth was evident as he spoke in sacrament meeting  today.  I was so impressed that this kid that loves to tease me, and wrestle my husband- had turned into a pretty incredible man.  Alex is still Alex- but he is a most definitely changed Alex.  His first week back he was taking the girls (mine and others) to ice cream, and helping Bompie on the farm.  Those are pretty standard 'Alex things' to do- but he did them a little differently somehow.  Pyper asked him to talk at her baptism.  I was so impressed at the way he talked directly to her, in a way she could understand and appreciate.  The Lane family really has missed Alex- and for now we're glad he's home.  However, a few more jokes about my 'hooker boots'- and I may change my mind!

I wasn't in the mood to annoy people with my camera today.  I really like my family- and I wanted to talk to them instead.  I did get a few pictures.  I'm not really sure why Pyper looks so scared in this one.

Cute little Tandi, will forever be Crew's first kiss.  He fell in love with her in the foyer during sacrament meeting.  This little girl, got lots of kisses from the boy who WOULD NOT KISS.  At least at this age, kissing cousins are still cute!

Seriously, LOVE HIM!  I'm not sure how I got so lucky.  (although, as much as I chase him around, I should be skinny!)

At Alex's house after sacrament meeting, Crew fell in love with Tandi's mom Stacy.  Did I mention that he doesn't kiss?  Well he does now!  I went from getting NO kisses- to a rather violent make out session overnight!