Today is our last day in California for a while. It's been a good trip out here. We've been here for almost 3 weeks, and it has been really good to be home for a while. We've had our ups and downs while here. John's grandfather went to heaven on December 6th at 2:00 am. It has been really hard on his family, but in many ways we can see God's design through it all. He called Grandad home in His timing.
We've really enjoyed showing Lainey off :). She has been a joy for everyone in our families, and she has been really, really good. She travels well :). Hopefully it stays that way, because we're definitely a travelling family! Just this month, we have over 4000 miles of driving planned. We're headed back to Surprise later today (400 miles). Then we're going out to Albuquerque for Grandad's funeral this weekend (400 miles). Then we're headed back to Surprise for a few days (400 miles). Then back out here on the 19th for Christmas (400 miles). Then, right after Christmas, we're driving out to Dallas to be with John's mom's family (1500 miles). Finally, we'll get home to Surprise from Dallas sometime early in January (1100 miles). So, 4200 miles (about 70 hours worth of driving) in the next 3 weeks with a newborn. Yikes. Gotta love the holidays! :) Still, it will be good to be with everyone. We haven't seen that side of John's family in about 3 years, and we really miss them.
Time to get packed!
3 comments:
It was wonderful to have all three of you here for the past few weeks! Lainey was definitely the bright spot during these past few days. Her little life is singing, "This little light of mine...I'm gonna let it shine..." before she can even say one word! Thanks, John & Amanda, for sharing the Lainey Light with all of us! ( Those home-page pictures in the Santa Hat are adorable!) :)
Love,
Mimi
It has been nice to have you all home for more of an extended period of time. Seems like ages ago that you were able to spend this much time with all of us. Enjoy your trips to see the rest of the family. Time is short and you never know how often you will be able to see each other....so enjoy it while you can. Looking forward to your returning to us. See you in a couple of weeks.
Love you!
Mom
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