Living close to utah is nice. We have a lot of family and friends there so we can visit often. But this time we went for a bitter sweet reason. It was to say farewell to some of our favorite friends. Kelly and Arvid Carlson. We became close with them while living in Budapest. They are two of the most wonderful people we know. It was a farewell because they were leaving to serve a mission at the BYU Jerusalem Center.
Last time we visited them was in 2011 and we looked like this.
How things can change! A mere 4 years later and we are a little older and have added a few to the family. The lighting was not as kind to us.
I always worry that it might be weird after so much time but it was like putting on your favorite pair of jeans. It was fun visiting, catching up, and just being with people who have such a wonderful outlook and handle on life. Only days before leaving the Carlsons were called to Salt Lake and asked to re-open the the Liberia Mission as a mission president! They won't leave until July but have a lot more to prep for now!
We always love visiting my Aunt Pattie and Uncle Bob but Pattie was out of town. We missed her dearly but we got to meet this little guy! Carter Evans.
He is Taylor and Sam's little guy and just SO adorable. I can tell he is spirited and I bet he and London will be friends soon enough. He isn't super sold on what she is quite yet...
It was such a fun and relaxing trip. The car ride was a little dicey but we made it. I am so grateful to have such amazing family and friends. We still missed checking in with a lot of family and other close friends so we will be making another trip shortly!
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