Here are a few pictures from our trip back home (Double click on the image to enlarge it). It was ten days of chaos and bliss!
We were a little nervous about flying with a 2 month old, but she was just wonderful! The hardest part was definitely the increase in luggage.
Our first two days in Spokane were very relaxing. Lily had the opportunity to meet her cousin Caleb and Auntie Carli for the first time. Although Caleb wasn't too impressed with Lily, he was very sweet and gentle with her. He was practicing for when his baby sister comes in January!
Then we were off to the Tri-Cities for four days for Lily to be reunited with Grammy, meet our kind friend Larry, meet the extended family, and be introduced to her Grandpa Delgado and his new family. While in Kennewick, we also celebrated Auntie M's 20th birthday, carved pumpkins, met Auntie M's boyfriend Robert and played with the lovely baby Grayce.
We headed back to Spokane for two more days of family time with the Smiths, a visit to Auntie K's school, an open house with Grandma and Grandpa's closest friends, and the chance to meet Uncle Landen.
From Spokane we headed to Portland, Oregon for our friend Brent's wedding where Lily got to meet a few of our college friends. The bride was beautiful and in seven years, I've never seen the groom happier! Everyone agreed, its a strange thing that we are all married and starting families because it seems like only yesterday that we were freshman! Although Lily was a bit tired at the rehearsal dinner, she was an absolute doll at the wedding.
To answer the question on many people's mind, we ARE considering relocating back to the Northwest. We certainly love our Kansas City life and will be sad to leave our home, our favorite places, and most of all, our dear friends! However, as expected, having a baby has reminded us of how important family is and we are faced with a decision of what type of family structure we want for Lily. We are still in the very early stages of planning and are praying for God's guidance.
Hi Kids! It's my first chance to look at the photos of your visit. I love the collage and I loved every moment of my time with you. Thank you both so very much for sharing Lily so unselfishly (I didn't mean to hog her, Honest!). You did a great job of planning your time here so that everyone got to enjoy her and catch up with you 2. I was sad to see you go, but I know Christmas/New Years is right around the corner and we'll be re-united again..Hooray! PS..that is the cutest little Kitty Kokonuts I've ever seen!!! Love you guys!
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