ALong journey home came to an end on Monday night .

Welcome home from our mission was the best !  Memories of Palmyra and those we left behind who have come to be a big part of our lives will always have a special part in our hearts.  This poster welcoming us home made by Lovedones will always bring fond memories of home and family, and those we left behind in Palmyra.

Lots of hug and kisses were shared, with tears galore because we have been so blessed with the best family and friends ever.

Liberty Jail visitor center in Liberty Missouri

The view through prison bars.

A very cold and miserable place that is referred to as the prison Temple because of the many revelations that were received here by the prophet Joseph Smith.  A sad time for the Prophet, but a place of much tutoring for him as well.

We should be home on Tuesday depending on the weather! Yea!

Thanksgiving dinner at the Barney's.

When it comes to a feast the Barneys get the award for perfection!

Welcome home poster made by our granddaughter Claire Barney.  Could not have been more excited to see everyone and get lots of hugs.  It feels like a dream, and I hope I don't wake up.  

Doing some Temple stops on the way home

This is the St. louis Temple in Missouri.  We attended this Temple tonight, and it was one of the most exquisitely decorated Temple I have ever visited!  The chandlers were breathtaking, and after cleaning the chandlers in the Palmyra Temple, This one would be undaunting to say the least!

This is the Kansas City Temple.  Another beautiful temple!

The last pictures of home in Palmyra as we set off for home and family and friends in Utah

The trailer is loaded to the top, with the bike attached to the side!   can't wait to go riding with the grandkids at home!

Fall colors to bid us goodbye from our home away from home.

These forget me not flowers are blooming in their prime before winter.  We will never forget this wonderful year in Palmyra, and the friends we have made!  A small part of them goes home in our hearts!  Saying goodbye brings tender feelings on both sides.    Homeward bound!  Homeward bound to loved ones waiting at home!  Can't wait for that reunion with them!!!

On our way home from an incredible year serving our Mission in the Palmyra Temple !

 The sky seemed to want us to go away with a sight to remember as we drove away from our apartment on Stafford Street, in Palmyra.  Before leaving we spent time in the Sacred Grove, which never seases to be an amazing experience.  This year went by so fast, but has changed our hearts forever.  

Our favorite memory will be the people we've met who have tucked their hearts in ours, and have come to this place and shared a part of their lives with us in ways we will never forget.  Heaven has been close as we have served this past year.  Heaven really is right where you are!

More pictures of a fun party !