Trenton's Homecoming

My youngest brother Trenton just came home from serving a church mission in Pocatello, Idaho.  Our little family decided that we would take a trip up to Michigan and surprise him when he got off the airplane.  Trenton has been serving for two years, so it’s been a long time since anyone in the family has seen him.  It was such a wonderful trip!  We are so proud of him.

 

 Jake was so excited to see his Uncle Trenton.  He ran up and gave him the biggest bear hug.

Eli hadn't met Trenton yet, so the two of them had the chance to get acquainted.

We stayed for a couple of days in Michigan and enjoyed being with Trenton and hearing his stories, playing games, watching movies, and eating lots of yummy food (and it wasn’t even Thanksgiving yet!)  While we were there we took the kids to the Midland Santa Parade.  Before the parade started there was a 5k.  When we got there tons of people were running down the street, and Jake thought he should join in the fun.  He started saying, “There’s a race!  I’m gonna win!”  I think that must be his Dougherty genes kicking in.  My dad decided he would run along with him.

After Jake realized that he was NOT in fact going to win the race, they turned around and ran right back.

Eli happily watched from the sidelines.

When Jake returned he was so tuckered out that he had Eli push him around in the stroller.

This parade was handing out ridiculous amounts of candy!  I think I'll tell Santa not to put any candy in their stockings this year because they are set at least until Easter!

Jake thought this mini semi-truck was pretty cool.

Midland does a good job of putting on nice parades for such a small town.  The kids loved it!  

It's always a blast to be with the family and we can't wait to go back for Christmas!