Home

So I'm finally home.....It was a wonderful trip. So much fun.  I've tried to keep up with everyone, but leaving comments from the phone was a bit tedious....so sorry about that.  I might not have left words, but I was there in spirit...now back to the real world...Ugh!

I know I paint a pretty picture when I talk about this trip and how wonderful it is that the children and adolescents get along so well, but they truly do. I sometimes wish that the "littles" were a bit older so they could do more with the older ones, but looking back, I'm actually glad that they aren't.  It's so amazing to watch these teenagers who are so willing to be with these young ones. They play with the babies, take care of them, watch them and totally adore them.  It gives me so much hope and happiness...and such sweet moments when they think no one is looking.....

Little cousins are so cute...

When they want to feed you gold fish

Let you steal kisses and snuggles

And just let you hang out

These are the moments that I'm going to miss the most.  They are all growing so quickly.  Before I know it, the little ones won't be so little.  But the greatest reassurance was that every last one of them is looking forward to doing it again next year.  If you hear that funny noise, don't worry.  It's just my heart swelling.