Uncle Owen

He's home! Ryan's brother, Aaron (affectionately called Owen), flew in from Sweden last night. Aaron is currently serving a 2 year missionary stint at an International Church in Sweden (click here). He left last January, prior to Olivia being born, and has not had a trip home since. So it was so exciting last night that they finally got to meet!

Ryan went down to the airport with his parents, brother, and of course, Olivia, to meet Aaron. She loved him instantly. There was lots of "face-patting" and "nose-grabbing"...sure signs of love and affection. La Vonne (aka Ryan's Mom, aka Mucka*) took pictures which I will post when I get them.

This weekend we will be heading up to the North Country to celebrate Christmas with Ryan's family. We waited until Aaron was home to celebrate, and we are sure looking forward to it. It is wonderful to have him home--even if just for a short time.

*Mucka is what the grandbabies call La Vonne. It originated with Morgan (the eldest) who was unable to say Grandma. It stuck. And it makes for funny looks with La Vonne is out in public with the kiddos yelling "Mucka!!" :)