Back home!!

We arrived yesterday afternoon and it's so good to be home and see all my other children.  Travelling went well.  When I get my act together later I'll post about our last couple of days.  J., TM, and I were awake before the crack of dawn, but A. and H. seem to be sleeping still.  D. and K., our early risers, were thrilled to find company awake before them.

There's no place like home!

Comments

Shonya said…
Welcome home! (Oh, I can just imagine how exhausted you all are!) You are in my prayers today.
3/27/2012 9:32 AM
Anonymous said…
Glad you are home with ALL of your family:) I am sure the kiddos were all happy to see you. Hope you can rest up and enjoy some down time with your new normal.
Blessings,
Kim Crawford
3/27/2012 9:40 AM
sandwichinwi said…
Welcome home! Can't wait to hear about your final adventures!

Blessings,
Sandwich
3/27/2012 9:50 AM
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