President and Sister Simpson

Here is the group standing in the hall by the offices of the first Presidency.  Very fun.  While waiting we were also able to shake hands with Sister Beck and Sister Christiansen.

Here is a picture of the group.  Margy and Craig were able to have at least one representative from each family.  The only two who were MIA were David (who tried really hard to make it, but with unexpected weather conditions and plane issues, got in several hours late...in fact by the time we made it to Elder Oaks office, he was sitting at the airport...very sad, but cute he tried.  Becca, his sister was the only other one not there because she had a baby only days before.

We were able to be there when Elder Oaks and President Snow set them apart.

The main reason we went home earlier this year, was to spend some time with Grandpa and Grandma Simpson.  Last fall, they were asked to serve as mission presidents, it was a very long process for them to get everything ready, but I think in the end, they were honored excited and nervous all at the same time.  We were actually hoping they might move closer to us, but instead they moved about the same distance away, just in the opposite direction.  We are excited for them and though it sounds like life in the mission is keeping them busier than they would have ever dreamed, I am sure they are doing great.