my dad was there as we got off the plane for a couple quick hugs.....
and my mom was there to drive us all back to hood river. we had her sit in the back with the kids and they were all wrapped in hugs the whole way home!
the kids were soooooo excited to see their grandparents and as exhausted as we were the hugs and love made us all giddy with energy!
our beautiful house was waiting for us and the kids ran around in unbridled excitement to be home!
the first thing we did was drink a big glass of water from the kitchen facet! clean fresh and safe water from the tap is not something to be taken for granted!
the next thing we did (the adults that is) was have a delicious northwest seasonal ale! oh have i missed good beer!
we have the very very best friends in the whole world and there was beer in the fridge, wine on the counter, a basket of fruit, a vase of flowers, balloons and cards waiting for us and welcoming us home.
we loved our travels but home is good. home is really good. we love our community, and our friends and family. we love our home. it feels really really good to be home sweet home.
the kids found themselves not sure what to do with separate rooms our first morning back....they ended up snuggled together.
i have a couple more blog posts in mind. a sharing of the best and worst of our travels, and a reflection of the adventure in general.
for now we are grateful to be home safe and sound.
hasta luego!
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