After a year of living in the Sandbox, we were finally able to go home to America for a rather quick visit. It was a fast and furious kind of holiday, but it was well worth the many miles traveled across the South.
We had quite the adventure trying to actually GET to the U.S., but finally, after 10 days of trying to get on a plane we did it!
As soon as we got home, we basically jumped into the car and drove clear across the South to the great state of Texas (which, by the way---over here, as soon as I open my mouth these people think I (Amy) am from Texas :)). Six people crammed into a car and a hotel room (2 of which being two little giggling girls who haven't seen each other in a VERY LONG time) for 5 days made for QUICK family bonding time!!! :)
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| beans 'n cornbread....... |
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| True Southern Comfort food.... |
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| Praise the Lord for bacon and all things PORK!!! |
FUN TIMES WITH VERY MISSED COUSINS...FAMILY....and FRIENDS!
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| .....of Course we had to hit up a BRAVES game! |
While in Florida, we were blessed to be able to be with Pappy for his deacon ordination service. It was a very special night honoring such a godly man, a man who loves Jesus and serves Christ and others so selflessly!
Fun memories made with the Florida family! HG made his very first trip around the lake on skis this year!
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| It felt so good to be reunited with my sisters again! |
The summer was especially full of game nights, Phase 10 (yes, even in the car) and COLD diet Sunkists from gas stations! You never realize what you took for granted until you don't have access to it anymore!
To someone's disappointment..... (that would be Belock's) two little "niece and nephew's" were as tall as her!!!!! hahahah We love our Aunt B!!!!! :
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While the girls were in Texas, the boys reunited with the old team for a tournament.
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America, it was good to see you again! We were so blessed to see as many of you as we did. We were in need of the hugs, laughs, encouragement and family/friend time! Thank you for loving us, having us in your homes, and taking the time to hang out with us. We also want to say thank you for continuing to follow us on our journey!
Our time at home was necessary and good for the soul. However, it made coming back harder on Hayden and Riley. Halfway through our time in the U.S. it became apparent to us that we were going to have a tough few weeks/months ahead in regards to our kids being more homesick now than ever before. Please continue to pray for us as we RE-adjust to living on the other side. The new, the adrenaline rush, the excitement of a brand new adventure has worn off after a year. This time they knew what they were coming back to and more than anything, they wanted to stay home. :(
We have been here for 3 weeks now and are getting back to normal. :) Please continue to pray for us and for them. Thank you for loving us!
We can't wait to see everyone again next year! (HG already has the countdown going in case anyone needs to know!)
While in Florida, we were blessed to be able to be with Pappy for his deacon ordination service. It was a very special night honoring such a godly man, a man who loves Jesus and serves Christ and others so selflessly!
To someone's disappointment..... (that would be Belock's) two little "niece and nephew's" were as tall as her!!!!! hahahah We love our Aunt B!!!!! :
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