After 2,486 times of
“Is it almost time to be at at Tyler and Sarah’s?”
{sadly, 2,483 of those were from Dw! – haha!}
and
twenty-five hours of on-the-road drive time,
we are here!
We had not seen Tyler in over a year, and it is so wonderful to hug that boy of ours {and hug him and hug him and hug him}. Many of you remember that Sarah {thankfully!} was able to come home for Christmas this past year and we sort of Skyped with Tyler who was overseas at the time.
and now
We are on their turf, seeing a part of the country that most of our family has never seen, staying in their beautiful home
{reminds Dw and I of our first home 33 years ago} ….
Oh, how good it is to be together with these two treasures of ours!
And boy-oh-boy, do they ever grow some gigantic
leaves around here!
I love having my kids all in the same car together, it’s one of my favorite things…laughing, talking, enjoying, snuggling, remembering, story-tellin’, sweet teasing….and last night as we road over to the water together we were only missing Autumn, Karl, Abi, Ryan, Finn, Little Miss R and Miss S.
We are so thankful that we get to be together
making memories
before that yellow ribbon goes up again.
Glad to hear that you all arrived safely.
Loved seeing the relaxing pictures of walking on the beach after a long drive 🙂
it was a beautiful day yesterday!It's fun seeing your family in my part of the world. i THINK i know that park you were at, but they all look the same around here! Enjoy your time!!
Hi! I've never commented before, but have followed your blog for several years. I *totally* recognize the park where you guys are visiting! Welcome to this part of the world! Enjoy your time here (now, if the weather would just stay nice for you all!). Still praying for Karl…
How beautiful! Glad you survived the drive there and are making many more wonderful memories together. Love that van picture.
Beautiful for sure! Praying for Tyler and Sarah as they prepare for deployment. Thank you Tyler and Sarah for your sacrifice!
Just wondering after your tweet, if Emma's leg is okay. I have been praying. I think I noticed her in a photo so I guess all is well.
Love that you are loving our town! 🙂
Please tell me you have a minute to grab coffee with a little family who wants to hug y'all around the neck! 🙂
My 3 yr old just saw the picture of Elizabeth with the big leaf and she says,"Oh, that's my friend.!!!" Too cute, have a great time 🙂
Okay you arevso in my county! If you have enough days I think a Starbucks group meet up is in order!!!!!!!!
Beautiful family, so so happy you have this time to renew yourself!
Brooke
http://www.TheAnnessaFamily.blogspot.com
Happy to hear you arrived safely and are able to spend time hugging on your son and DIL. What fun….Sorry to hear the yellow ribbon is going up again though.
God bless.
Linny – you know I'm in tears now. I'm so thankful for safe travels for your family. It's so great to see everyone together, smiling faces, and to hear the fun times you are enjoying together – and making more great memories. Just fabulous !!! xoxoxo
You have an INCREDIBLY beautiful family!!! Truly!
LOVE seeing your beautiful family in my neck of the woods! Have a wonderful visit!
Blessings,
Julie
So happy that you arrived safely. What a beautiful family!! Thanks for the pics and have an extra special visit!!
Be sure and let me know if you head north for any sight seeing. We live on beautiful Whidbey Island, north of where you are, and would be thrilled to meet up with your family:) Enjoy the beautiful weather we are having, and especially enjoy your beautiful family!
Welcome to the Pacific Northwest!
Oh my, I recognized that beach! That is where we live! I work at the medical center on the base where your son is stationed! So glad to see you enjoying our beautiful part of the country! Also, thank you to your son for his service and your daughter in law for her support!
God is good!
You blessed mom of many…thank you for sharing the wwonderfull pictures of your loved ones,
i pray Emma's leg is getting well soon, and ofcourse for Karl and Autumn.
Adriana
So great to see your photos! Were just a few hours North of you too! It's great to see you enjoying the west coast! Have fun!! 🙂
You know what? I read this post last night, but I had to read it again. After spending the week with our son….his handsome face is on our blog….I love looking at your handsome son, too! Have a blessed, blessed reunion!
So glad you are able to spend time with Ty before he gets deployed again. We were just told that Ryan is going to be deployed to Afghanistan in Feb. or Mar. 🙁 Trusting God to get us through and trying not to live in fear.