Parker's Home from his Mission

 New Zealand Airlines - he landed!!!

We got rooftop parking of course! 

We met the Long's and Uncle Brad at the airport to welcome Parker home from his mission to New Zealand. The kids were very sad to be taken out of school early that day for this :) 

 Here he comes!

The first embrace! Happy tears! 

Love this! 

The brothers are back together! 

Jake and Parker 

 Maren was so sweet 

Love seeing all the smiles! 

And there they are! All of the Long kids together! 

Jacob doesn't remember Parker at all - he was just 11 months old when Parker left! I'm sure they'll be good friends soon enough! 

Bex wrote letters and drew pictures for Parker all throughout his mission! She sure missed him! 

Every single prayer she said had words of blessings for Parker! It was so cute to hear! She has such a big heart! 

 Parker's fan club

 Even Uncle Brad missed Parker while he was away!

This has to be my all-time favorite of Amy and Parker 

 The kids were not as enthusiastic about holding the giant signs for Parker's return but they did it like champs! Jacob obviously did not like being stuck in his stroller at all! We are so proud of you Parker and each of us look up to your great example of serving the Lord in New Zealand for 2 years! We hope it's easy for you to get back into the swing of things and enjoy hearing all your stories and experiences you had on your mission!

WELCOME HOME ELDER LONG!!!