Hello from HOME SWEET HOME!!

We traveled ALL day Saturday, all flights were on time, uneventful, and pretty much painless considering how long they were. Lyric slept a lot for us which made it easy for us. The hardest part was saying goodbye to our new friends Matt, Laura, and Sean at the Chicago airport as they had to catch another flight home to Kentucky. We miss you guys already and can’t wait to see you all this summer. Sean, give me the rock dude! J

We came home to welcoming arms of family and friends. My friend Joe started it off, picking us up in my freshly washed van, loaded with refreshments, snacks, and gifts for Lyric. Thank you Joe and Karen. Laine was first in line when we arrived at the house, waiting on the driveway for hugs and we couldn’t wait to squeeze her. I jumped out of the car so fast, as I was hugging her I thought, did I put the car in park? I think she grew a foot in 17 days. All the neighbors were out ,waiting to catch a glimpse of the new kid on the block. One of my neighbors (Ryan) even had mowed my lawn. We missed Ferdinand Lane, the hood,  and can’t wait to hang out and get caught up with everyone. Ryan, thanks Bro!

My in-laws (Mom, Pops, Karen, and O) made signs welcoming home Lyric, had streamers and balloons in the house and had even stocked the fridge for us. Within the hour of being home, I was embracing a beef sandwich and enjoying a nice glass of cabernet (yeah baby)!

It was a warm welcome home, thank you everyone!

Laine was very excited to show Lyric the house, and stated repeatedly the offer that Lyric could sleep in her room with her. Lyric took Laine up, and they both zonked out around 10pm. It was too cute! Laine is proud to be a big sister and fills the shoes well!

Mar was up at 2am, myself at 3, and Lyric and Laine 5. The next few days we will try and get adjusted to CST. I will try and post some pictures of the girls later today and the steak that Pops is going to cook for me!

Thanks again to everyone! Mar and I are sooooooo blessed!!

Doug