Elijah Kendrick Barrera

Eli was named and blessed by Dave Markel in St. George, Utah on 7 August 2016.

Hayley Enters the MTC

Lauren's First Day of School Photo

Julie posted this on Instagram with this caption:

"First day of school for these two!  Just had to post a picture . . . it's a Mom thing.

#cameocollege"

She's going to be the best nail tech ever.  Onward and upward - one step at a time.

Oh how I love this girl and it is so great having her close once again.

Hayley's "Farewell"

Wouldn't you know.  We have so few of these extra special occasions and two of them happened at exactly the same time 450 miles apart.  Wayne and I wanted to be at both.  We decided that Wayne would go to Hayley's celebration in Henderson, NV with Chantel and family prior to her departure for her service in the Washington, D.C. South Mission.  I, with Julie, Tom, Melissa and family, would stay here for Spencer's report of his service in the Mexico Ciudad Juarez Mission.

It looked like Kim made everything for Hayley extra special.

Wayne with his sister, Relda.

Steven and Kim with the Bishop and his wife -- good friends.

Kim, Katie Reinhart and Hayley

Oliver and Hayley

Jordan and beautiful Kimbra Leigh

Lyndsey, Jordan, Steven, Kim, Jacob, Hayley

Spencer's "Homecoming"

Spencer gave a great talk weaving his missionary experiences around his theme of Families Can Be Together Forever.  He is delightful and has a beautifully strong yet humble testimony.

Ricky and Hayden

Hayden's Day at the Temple

It was a privilege to be with Hayden as he took out his endowments at the Provo City Center Temple.

We then walked to Los Hormones for lunch and that was fun.

We went to Katelyn and Luke's apartment so Spencer could see it for the first time.

On we went to City Creek Center to buy clothes for Hayden - and mostly for Spencer.

Spencer also got a new iPhone.  This is costing Kari a bundle.

Such a long, meaningful, fun day.  I love being with the St. Johns.

Hayden Spencer and Kari 

Provo City Center Temple

Natalie and Ricky St. John

Katelyn's Harry Potter map and Hayden with her Hermione wand.

Kari and Spencer setting up the new iPhone.

Elder Spencer St. John Returns!

I can't even begin to explain how fun it is to greet a returning missionary at the airport.

We are all so excited to have Spencer come home from the Mexico Ciudad Juarez Mission.

Cutest sisters ever!  Katelyn and Paige.  Paige made these signs.

Luke and Katelyn are so fun to be around.

Chantel, Dave and Tanner get extra credit for coming to greet Spencer and help with the lunch.

Then they left right after and returned to St. George.  It meant a lot to me.

I loved this sign Paige made and Ryan Butters is holding.

All the waiting and anticipation is finally rewarded. 

Hayden, Paige, Spencer, Kari, Katelyn and Luke

We had chicken croissant sandwiches, spinach-strawberry salad, watermelon, and three desserts.

It was a special treat to have Lauren (and Bonnie) with us.

Julie was glad she was at least able to get away from work in time to see Spencer here.

I am so proud of this young man.  He loved his mission and I will miss his email.