Trip to the US
This past month has been action packed and finally, I sit to write all about it…
Our trip was divided into 3 segments which took place in California, Utah and Nebraska. Danny had run out of pages in his passport, so we first flew to LA where he could take care of the passport issue. It felt great to be back in California where we could spend time with Mom and Dad. They are such beautiful people, filled with warmth and love, and being with them is such a great treat. The temperature was about 20 degrees cooler than Thailand, and far less humid, so we felt chilled much of the time. I wanted to walk the beach one evening, and it was so freezing!
The evening light was beautiful though, and we lasted about ten minutes before heading in for hot chocolate and a warm meal.
On our drive to and fro LAX, I sat back and admired the gorgeous rich color of the hillsides. Beautiful blue skies, rich green trees and shrubs, and golden rolling hills. This is truly a beautiful place where one could easily become lost in the beauty that surrounds.
The initial primary reason for our trip was for Aundrea HS graduation. It’s so hard to believe that our sweet Aundrea has graduated!
Aundrea is an amazing example of all that is good and pure in the world. She has a sweetness about her that is unmatched, and a sense of humor and spunk that keeps us laughing. She may be small in stature, but her huge heart, smarts and integrity makes her a giant in the world of goodness and beautiful people.
Ashley and Mike joined us for a couple dinners and for graduation, and as always, it was wonderful spending time with them too.
Aundrea has returned to Phuket with us for a month, then she’ll be returning and working till college starts in the Fall. Her plan is to study Physical Therapy. We are so proud of you and love you so much, Aundrea.
Kjira and my mom also met up with us in Utah, as we stayed at our beautiful sister and brother in laws home. It was so good to hold Kjira in my arms. Though she is my first born and the same height as me at this point, she will always be my baby and have a place in my arms.
Aidan is so proud of Kjira, because she has also taken up long boarding. She showed us her skills, and she is quite impressive. Even with a sprained wrist and ankle, she carved up and down the streets at impressive speeds. It definitely made me feel like I am missing something in my life…maybe long boarding is in my future?
Our third and final leg of the trip took us to Denver, where we rented a car and drove to see our baby(…and her parents). The last time Danny saw Zailyn, was when she was a week old, and due to video’s on the Marco Polo app and FaceTime, she recognized him and kept going to him for hugs and kisses. She LOVES her Oupa!
We played at the park,
Picked flowers,
Our favorite time was picnicking
and running through the sprinkler park.
Even though her lips turned blue and she was shivering, she kept wanting to go back for more.
She cuddled up with Oupa afterward and warmed up enough go see a beautiful train.
Our next adventure was so go for ice cream, and Zailyn loved it!
Every time she fell asleep in my arms I fought back tears and kissed her sweet face over and over again. She is such an Angel,
and Hunter and Nonna are amazing parents.
Saying ‘see you soon’ to our baby, and Hunter and Nonna, was painful! We sat outside on the grass and played as long as we could.
We love you with out whole hearts, Baby Z. Forever and ever!
Adventures of a Tribe 
June 2, 2018 at 10:25 pm
Love these!!! Miss you all so much. But we are so grateful and happy to have the members of the tribe that we have with us now!!
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June 4, 2018 at 9:49 pm
Loved all the pictures!! Thank you so much for making us feel like we all along with you on your adventures!! We hope you know how very much we love you! Mom and Dad
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June 5, 2018 at 3:31 am
Thank you Mom, we love you and Dad so much. We miss you when we aren’t with you.
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