Saturday, August 24, 2013

August 16, 2013 - After Two Years, He's Finally Home!!!

Bekah, Matt Eagan & Tanner Wooden waiting patiently for Elder Pinegar to arrive
After 2 Long Years He's Finally Home! We were so excited to see him get off the plane. He had friends and family come meet him at the airport. Four other Elders also returned home on the same flight. 

Bekah & Mom happy to see Elder Pinegar
Lindsay excited to introduce Mary Ann to Alex for the first time

First glimpses of Elder Pinegar
Nick & Alex greet each other

So happy to be home!

Friends together at last


Hugging Granny again after 2 years
Patrick & his family flew out from Seattle to welcome Alex home
Elder Pinegar & Elder Tyler Woodburn say hello and goodbye.
They were companions in the MTC together and came home together.

Talking to one of his best friends, Kyle Bryant in CA who
wanted to be part of the welcome home gang

Happy to have him home

The welcome home committee: L-R Matt Eagan, Tanner Wooden, Bekah, Elder Pinegar, Stephanie
Jared, Granny, Spencer, Lindsay, Patrick and Mary Ann Buchan.

He saved the white shirt just for this day
We hit Cafe Rio to welcome him home to Utah
Mom was so excited to see Alex. 


Last Picture with Elder Pinegar before his release.
We are so proud of him.
Alex grabbed the American Flag when he arrived home.
So happy to be back in the United States of America.