Home - Hit some turbulence upon re-entry

Thank you for the emails and texts checking on our well being. Sorry for falling off the face of the earth but as you can guess we did make it home all in one piece.

Having gone through child birth with 3 kids I somewhat equate the flight to labor. At the end of the second and third pregnancy there is this "oh no" moment when you remember you have to go through labor and delivery before you get that precious child. Knowing a full day of travel was ahead of us kind of felt the same way. However, I am more than happy to report it went well and is all just a foggy memory at this point.


Our wonderful travel group

The Million dollar shot of 2 kids looking out at our plane

Steve looking a little worn (with one bad eye) and Liam enjoying stretching out. One time it pays to be short !!

Mom and Jenna looking a LOT worn and Kinley snoozing~

My one ditch attempt and capturing the look on Lauren and Ryan's faces as we got home. XOXOXOX

Our wonderful family and friends who greeted us at the airport. Most of what you read says to keep welcome home gatherings small but Steve and I said before and will say again, we needed it more than Kinley didn't need it.

I would say Kinley has Ryan right where she wants him. I didn't choose the picture that clearly shows he is wearing a headband and playing baby dolls at this time.

Lauren was such a blessing and worked with Ryan to be ready to welcome us home. She may never completely realize what a gift she gave us.

This might work out after all ~ Kinley even likes riding shotgun with Liam !

Poor Jenna went back to school on Monday to a mountain of school work to make up. The sacrifice she made for 2 weeks to help us in China was made so selflessly. She was rewarded upon returning home Monday with a big kiss.

The two seater wagon now has two passengers

Enjoying some wind down time before bed with popcorn and a movie

So despite the relatively smooth flight and cute pictures, this has been the hardest thing we have ever done in our lives. The truth is that Kinley will probably want to read this one day and no one wants to put their entire life out there for the world to see. Please just know we covet your prayers. I am not one who likes to talk much about what isn't going well so truth is if you ask I will probably share the things going well.

Upon feeling like I am living minute to minute at this time, I made a point of opening my bible this week much to the dismay of a 3 year old. As she made her discontent known I opened up to

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:2-4

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12

Thank you for following along. You may never know how much a simple email, blog comment, text or FB comment can help and we have appreciated each and every one of them. I haven't been great about following up with many or being very thoughtful of other people's needs right now and for that I apologize. Praying it will only get better.