Mission Call and Texas

Shortly after Thanksgiving my little younger brother received his mission call.  No one was home but I happened to be on the phone with him.  He waited for the parents to get home and then announced he was called to the Tuxtla Gutierrez Mexico Mission.  Since then he has been nervous about the language and we're all trying to reassure him he will be fine. 

Mr. H and I also went to Texas a couple of weeks ago to see my family.  We didn't see them for Thanksgiving and won't be able to make if for Christmas.  We only told my dad and surprised the rest of the family by getting them to go with dad to pick up a "coworker."  Actually said coworker was supposed to be a "big boss" who wanted to meet the family. Mom was mad at first but I think she warmed up to the idea of us staying for the weekend.  Even though she thought the house was a mess.

It's tradition, or convienent, to take family pictures anytime I am in town.  This year was my favorite.  The colors were fun and it took maybe 30 min total. Nice!  I would like to say the kids didn't complain a bit but the little younger brother was a little sick.