Cade's Homecoming

I just wanted to post these pics of Cade's homecoming. I will try to update captions later.

I'm sure everyone knows by now, but we picked Cade up from the St. George airport on Wednesday, August 27th. WOW!! Did he look great! There were about 4 missionaries on the same plane. There was a larger, stockier one with a cowboy hat that got off before Cade and several people in our group thought it was Cade. No, it wasn't him. He was the thinner one.

We came home and ate dinner at my house. All my children and Trevor and Noah stayed here that night. It was good to have them all here. The next day, we went to the temple with Erin. Then, lunch with everybody, including Grandpa and Kathleen at Chuck-a-rama.

On Sunday we had Cade's homecoming at the Oak City First Ward. He gave a great mission report. Then we had lunch at the town hall across the street.

Yes, Gabe, it's the same place where the lady asked if you were "newcomers". Gabe should understand that inside joke. . . . along with a few other people.

On Monday, Cade headed up to Logan to start school on Tuesday.

It was a very busy weekend, and I'm thinking Cade is still trying to recover from the whirlwind of the past week.

I love you, Cade. It's so good to have you home!!

Today is Sarah's Birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SARAH!!

Henry Scott Alder

Hello Everyone!
I just wanted to let you all know that Henry has arrived. I really thought he was going to be on the smaller side, but boy was I wrong! Henry weighed in at 9 lbs 12 oz. and 21 inches long. Everyone tells me he looks a lot like a Rasmussen, but I have a hard time telling because he is so stinking fat!!!! Fat in a cute way, of course. We are madly in love and can't wait for him to meet everyone! Love you all!
Faeth, Scott and Henry.
PS. I will post pictures just as soon as I can!

Update

Well I have been keeping a close eye on all the news stations and newspapers as well. The NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board)has been investigating this crash from the start. My mom said they came and briefed the office on their initial preliminary findings. She said that they probably won't have conclusive facts for about eight months or so. This has been a horrible tragedy, but one that has brought the whole community together. My mom said that the NTSB said they were so impressed by the whole community's outpouring of love and support to the families. It is so nice to hear that everyone is doing their part to make the lives of the families who lost loved ones a little easier during this hard time. I have been keeping a close eye on the blogs as well. What a wonderful blessing this gospel is. The faith that sustains families during hard times is wonderful. I have read about the increase in faith and understanding and it has strengthened my testimony as well. Most of the funerals are this week, so it will be a busy one for my mom as well. She says she is doing fine, just trying to help Dr. Colbert (the last provider in the office) get everything organized and put together so they can continue to see patients. My mom is such a strength to me and I admire her faith and endurance through all of this. Well if you have more questions you can probably call my mom and ask. Love you and hope all is well with you.

Prayers

So this morning I got a phone call from my mom and she said that the plane that takes her office to Moab crashed and killed all on board. It was Dr. Ellsworth, Dallin (his son), Dave Goddard, Cecilee Goddard(Dave's daughter), Val Imlay, Keith, Marcy Tillery, the pilot Dave White, Mandy (front office), and Cami (back office). Please remember my mom in your prayers and the the families that lost people in the plane crash. My mom is going to keep us updated, so I will post new information as I get it or you can check any of the Utah news stations websites. It is such a tragedy and shock to all of us, since we grew up in that office and went to school and worked with all of those people. It makes me so grateful to know that the church is true and that I can be with my family for all eternity and that these families can be together again. The Atonement is such a wonderful gift that our Savior gave to us, and I hope that I can live worthy of it's blessings. Please pray for all of these people. It will be a trying time for not only the families, but the whole office and the community. I love you all and am so thankful that you are my family. God bless.

Temple Update

Hello Family,

Trevor and I are planning on doing our sealing on Saturday, September 20th at 12:00 pm in the Timpanogos Temple. We chose that temple because it is halfway for both families. After the temple we will all be going to Tucanos for lunch. The lunch will cost you about $11.00 per person, but it is definitely worth it. It includes a drink, many trips to the huge salad, pasta, and just about everything bar, and also includes many fine cuts of meat and very good pineapple. You will be stuffed. Anyways, we would like to get a count for the temple and for lunch. If you can't attend the temple, we would still like to have you all at the lunch. Please let me know if you will be coming. We love you and hope all is well. :)

Love,
Erin