Thursday, August 26, 2010

a.FAMILY.filled.week.

We were able to spend a VERY exciting week with Zach's family in AUGUST. This week was special because Zach's sister AMY JO came home from her mission in ARGENTINA!! We were counting down the days until she got home, and were SO happy when this day was finally here. She is absolutely ADORABLE!! We know that she was an AMAZING missionary, but we are glad to have her HOME. Later on in the week, Zach's mom (Jolene) and step-dad (Burton) were SEALED in the Jordan River temple after being married for almost 18 years. After the sealing, they had a big family celebration dinner where we were able to visit with family and close friends. We were so glad that we were able to attend such a SPECIAL sealing, and share in this happy day with them. Zach's brothers and sisters and their families live all over the country. Many of them were able to come into town for this great week. We LOVED seeing all of them, and spending time with the ones that we don't get to see very often. We LOVE our family, and LOVED being able to see so many of them this summer!!

Here are some pictures of our exciting week...

Sister Miller coming down the escalator fresh off the plane...
Zach and Lucy patiently waiting for AMY JO

We LOVE Hermana Miller
SHE'S HOME!!!!
Part of Zach's family at the airport
Of course we had to give her some of her favorite American candy...
Me and adorable Christian
Amy Jo and her Mom
Amy Jo, Zach, Becky and her kids
The kids LOVED playing by the fountain outside of the temple...
We couldn't help but laugh after Makenna fell in the fountain after this picture was taken!!
Cute boys...


Aren't they CUTE?!
Zach decorating for the Celebration...what a stud!!
Me and Marlee from Washington
Me and the newly returned Amy Jo
Zach and Burton who was able to come home from Afghanistan for this special day
Makenna from Texas
Silly Cayden from Washington
Garrett from Washington enjoying one of his many cupcakes he ate during the party
Zach and his "twin" brother Nate from Washington
Sam from NYC...how cute is this picture?!
Zach and I with his parents
Cayden LOVES his Uncle Zach
Kenneth from Texas
Christian from Texas
Lucas from NYC and I playing cars
Abigail from Texas
Parker from Texas
Zach and I with Grandma and Grandpa Brasher

Of course Zach had to challenge the nieces and nephews to a little Basketball after the party...

Me and two of my adorable sister in laws...Amy Jo and Heather

Thanks for a great week...We LOVE you all and can't wait to see each of you again soon!!

4 comments:

Mackenzie said...

you got some great shots! it was great to see you guys and we are glad you got to meet sam. we hope to see you guys again soon. xoxo

Heather said...

thanks for all the fun pictures!!! we already miss you... thanks for such fun memories!!

xox

grandmajojo said...

Thanks for "Memory Lane". I could do it every weekend!!! I appreciate all that you and Zach did! I miss you both so very much!! Can't wait for Christmas!!!!
XXOXOXOX
Mom

nersey said...

So much fun! I am sorry we missed out but I am so glad you posted this.