09/16/12 Taylor's homecoming

Andy & Elder Squires

9/16/12

Maddy & Abby with Aaron & Mason

Taylor is home and spoken in church!  Bam.  Just like that.  He's trying to figure out how to fit into the "real" world again!  He seems like he's still adjusting.  English works but he talks a little funny and can't remember some words.  His talk today was good but short.  I was disappointed.  He only talked maybe 10 minutes at most.  And it was all doctrine with only one story from his mission.  After the meeting was winding down the bishop got up and said, Taylor, Elder Squires, I mean, you didn't bear your testimony in Spanish for us.  Come back up and do that before we close.  So he had to get up and who knows what he said!!! (not me!)  So he kinda got to speak 2x!We had a nice luncheon afterward with ham sandwiches that were broiled in the oven.  Yummy.  Chips, fruit, veggies, cookies, soda.  The usual.  All the squire kids and family were there but no grandparent squires.  Gma and pa griffin were there.  No SLC Griffin's.  Us of course.  Some friends and ward members we don't know. It was nice.  The weather was perfect.  

Next week is the Brigham City temple dedication so there is no church.  In fact, in order to get into church you have to have a temple recommend.  (are they doing this there? Kinda doubt it.  They did this in the past with other temple dedications.).  So after church today we went and got the girls and Dallas recommends.  Me and Dad and Bryce already had one.  Should be nice.  

So did you get to keep your current companion?  Was that who the teeth whitener was for?  I was waiting to hear if he was still with you before I go get some.  If he's transferred than I'm just sending yours!  The mag should be out very very soon so your package will be sent by Wednesday this week I hope.  So any last requests?  This is it!!!  Course you can pretty much get whatever you want in 6 weeks!!!!  

Grandpa and Grandma Griffin

Bryce's Maddy told him she doesn't want to hold hands and be "Bryce and Maddy" and he's been in a funk.  Poor guy.  I think they are still going to prom (he asked her last night) and they'll still go out sometimes but she says she doesn't want to feel like she's cheating on him every time she goes out with someone else.  I'm like, yeah Bryce...that's what we have been telling you all along that we want you to do!!!  He's still not happy!  Now if only Dallas' girl would get the same idea...!!!

We have been busy getting situated here in the new place.  We are getting closer and closer to settled.  The girls room is done...they have a desk, bookshelf, bed and cupboard for their clothes.  Bryce is done...desk, nightstand, dresser and bed.  Dallas, same. The kids stuff is all the old stuff they had and then some used pieces that I have stained dark to match the dark colors of the house.  We bought us new bedroom furniture and just got our bed last week.  Dad's so happy to not have the mattress on the floor anymore.  We are still waiting for our dresser. We also got a new sectional for the family room.  It is SO comfy and nice!  We realized that none of the rooms had ceiling fans upstairs or the office.  So that will be on our list for a little while.  Unexpected surprise.  They aren't cheap or easy to install either!

We will start working on your room soon.  Right now you have a big overstuffed, over-sized comfy chair.  I plan to get a king or queen bed so that your room will become the "guest" room when people come to stay.  I figured you wouldn't mind since we don't have company often and you'll probably be away at college anyway.  I need to get you a nightstand and dresser too.  

What size clothes are you wearing?  I would like to make sure and get you a little something.  The boys pretty much took all your clothes so be sure to bring back at least an out fit or two so we have time to shop!

Switch in plans on the sacrament meetings.  Turns out the 3rd ward had the primary program on November 11 when they told us you would speak.  So we talked to 8th ward and they want you that Sunday.  So you'll speak on the 11th in your ward you left from and the following Sunday, November 18 in our new 3rd ward.   I told the new bishop today and he was like, o, I already switched the primary program to another week.  And I was like, ooops, I already told 8th ward.  So he said...k, leave it alone!  We'll have AJ on the 18th!  You'll like him.  He seems very very nice.

Laura and Elder Taylor Squires

Well anyway things are staying busy and happy and the kids are growing like weeds and we can't wait for you to join us!  We found the airport so now we know where to find you when you come home!! It is WAY out there past Bloomington.  Very nice facility.  We went to see Tay come in and were just a few minutes late and missed the actual off the plane part.  But we got to hug him and see everyone.  He looked like he was kind of in shock and overwhelmed!  I imagine after all those hours on a plane you would be pretty messed up!  Who knows what day/time it felt like for him!  

I hope you enjoy your last days there.  You are almost  "on the ark"...40 days and 40 nights!  Can you believe it!?  Keep up the good works!  We love you so much!  Love Mom.