A Trip Home

While the circumstances for our return home were not positive, we tried to make the most of our time there. 

The trip is a long one.  To make sure we had plenty of time, we left our house at 3pm for our 10:30pm flight. Leaving when we did, we ran into a lot of traffic. This resulted in sleepy children!

 We finally made it through security by 7pm, grabbed a bite to eat, and began work on some of the homework their understanding teachers sent with us!

 Finally on the plane, we were ready for dinner and some much needed sleep. 

 We landed in Houston around 5:30am and the boys were confused why we left when it was dark and arrived when it was dark!

For this flight, since we booked last minute, Zane had to sit in front of Alden and I. He was nervous and didn't want to be by a stranger but he did a great job! (This picture makes him look so grown-up!!)

We were greeted by my mom and my sister, Marcie, who came bearing donuts which was a request from the boys!

We ate out a lot while we were home as we had so many things to do there wasn't much time for homemade food. The boys had lots of requests for this as well and we tried to get to all of those. My request - Mexican food!

 The boys spent a lot of time snuggling and playing with their family. 

 We were able to watch Rylie play some Volleyball...

...and Dylan play some Basketball!

 They spent a lot of time with their Mamaw and Papaw and even had a surprise visit from Grandma Diane. 

 They begged and begged and begged Mamaw and Papaw to put up some Halloween decorations. 

 They especially wanted to set up Susie...a mechanical witch that all the kiddos have been afraid of. 

 We went to BD's Mongolian Barbeque at a request of .... well everyone!

We made sure we had some time for homework.

 And lots of time for family. 

All of this wore the boys out in addition to the time change!

 We managed a quick visit to see some Westview peeps.

Even a lunch at Fritz's!

Because daddy was NOT with us, we even enjoyed a dinner at Olive Garden. 

Mom made biscuits and gravy, something that we can't find or make down here...yet. I came back with a meat grinder!

Heading back home, we were all tired and had long way to travel. We said our good-byes which were much easier this time as we already have a countdown for our return in December!

Landing in Brasil and heading back to our house. 

After sleeping until about 11am the first thing they wanted to do was jump in the pool. Nothing like going from winter coats and gloves to tank-tops and shorts and swimsuits!

 We look forward to having more time in December and January!