Saturday, April 19, 2008

WELCOME HOME ELDER HUTCHINGS

SWEET ANTICIPATION, BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT. We were so eager to meet Elder Ryan during his layover in Atlanta, coming home from Switzerland. Jake had quit work a day early to travel the 4 hours home in time to see Ryan. We had set aside the whole day in order to be there in time after an hour drive to the airport. We waited for a good hour when the phone rang---could it be Ryan? YES!!!! It was and it was so, so good to hear his voice. Then, he delivered the bad news. It had taken so long to go through customs that he didn't have time to come out to see his 2 nephews that he's never met and chat with his brother and sister-in-law. Were we disappointed? Absolutely. Will we survive? Not until we get to see him next Friday. We love you, Ryan, and are so proud of you!! We are SOOOOO excited to see you next Friday!!!!

Pics of our fun wait at the airport:

7 comments:

Rebecca said...

Major dis.

Shalie said...

Well, I guess that's what happens when you move away!! Just kidding. We miss you guys and we will be there on Fri to pick you up, with Ryan in the car love ya

Rachel said...

What a bummer! that sounded like the perfect plan...I'm glad you guys still get to see him pretty soon though.

Lindsey said...

sad story...but at least you got some cute pics out of the deal! your kids are so precious. your comments on my blog crack me up. i just view my life as one big comedy. it's what keeps me going. :)

Kimberly said...

I bet your brother is going to be really excited to see your cute boys! They are so cute, I just want to kiss their cheeks!

The Allred Family said...

Looks like a blast...right. Coop likes he's howling into the moon or something. Cute little guy.

Anonymous said...

aww...too bad!!