Preparing for Vacation

I work this weekend so I spent the day getting the laundry caught up and planning out a week's worth of clothing for the boys. I have their stuff mostly ready to pack. I still need to fold socks. (Why is folding socks such a chore? And why is it so hard to find their proper mates?) I work Saturday and Sunday so I will spend the afternoons/evenings finishing up my packing and we'll be leaving super early on Monday morning. We have a direct flight into LAX from Austin so hopefully things will go smoothly. We are planning to go to Bill's grandma's apartment in Santa Monica to spend the afternoon. My brother-in-law will meet us there and hopefully our nephew sometime, too. Our plans are for DisneyLand Tuesday through Thursday and then a day in San Diego on Friday. We'll also see Bill's aunt and uncle and his other grandmother in Encinitas. Should be a good time, but I have so much to get done before then!

A Great Family Day

Bill was able to take the day off today since he had just returned from overseas. He slept so-so last night, but still wanted to join us on our trip to the Cameron Park Zoo. Fresh air and sunshine generally help with jetlag anyway! So off we went! We enjoyed the zoo before it got too crowded and even joined in for the story hour and craft. Then we went to Don Carlos' for Mexican lunch and to Best Buy where I got a new laptop! I am so excited. Mine was on it's last leg. I've been trying to clean it up so that Bill can take it to Afghanistan if he wants though I wouldn't be too surprised if we don't get a new one. I've spent the afternoon loading my favorites, etc, and getting everything set just the way I like it!

Back on US Soil!

Bill called this morning from Atlanta! They finally made it back to the USA after some frustration leaving Afghanistan. They had flown them to Qatar because they couldn't seem to get a flight out of Kuwait. Well that wasn't working so they had to fly them to Dubai in UAE. Finally they were able to get to Atlanta from there and are awaiting a flight back to Special K this morning. Thank you to all of you who prayed for safe traveling mercies!

The boys and I anxiously await hugs and kisses from Bill when he gets home today!

My Sweet Boys

They really love each other and it makes my heart swell to see them interact.

Wishing and Hoping, but Mostly Praying

I got an email last night from Bill. He said that they had been successful in completing their work, but that they were having a hard time finding a way out of there. Typical of a war zone, I suppose. Anyway, he knew they would be delayed in getting out of there and I am just praying that he and his 3 traveling companions can find a safe way to return home very soon.

Please pray for safe traveling mercies for Bill and the others. Thanks.