Emotional Day

It's been an emotional day, well, actually this week has been .... our vacation was wonderful. We had cooler weather in Rhinelander -- only two days of the week were warm enough to get in the water but it was one of our most relaxing vacations ever. Lots of time spent talking, laughing and enjoying everyone's company .... but it had to end ........

Jonathan left on Monday ..... Amanda and Hayden today ..... the house is so quiet and feels so empty. Missing them already ...... sad, sad, sad ............

To end the day ..... we received more sad news. Our travel dates have been changed. Bulgaria would like us to arrive in country on September 6th and leave on September 16th. It's only a week difference ...... BUT we want Gabi home as soon as possible. I had most of the arrangements ironed out for our trip on the 30th of August ..... will begin the process again tomorrow. The joys of adoption ............

To end on a positive note I thought I'd post a few pictures from our vacation.

Hayden loved throwing water when he was in the lake.

Jonathan, Amanda & Hayden.

Lisa and Hayden enjoying breakfast at Paul Bunyan's.

Amanda showing off her first fish .....

Jack learned that it's best to sit when Hailee's driving the boat .... when she's ready to get on the lake she wants to go FAST!

Papa and Hayden had matching hats .... cute aren't they???



Meet the rest of our crew this year - Brian, Pat, Trevor and Kylie.

Trevor worked for hours building this volcano .... he even signed and dated his masterpiece!

Kylie and Hailee were ready to tube ....