Thursday, March 19, 2009

How Do You Spell "R-E-L-I-E-F?"

Chad came home after a week away on a business trip. Can you tell where he was from the "treasures" he brought home? We were all SO excited to have him back with us...safe...

An Olive Wood Nativity Set - definitely hand carved.


An Olive Wood Chess Set. The boys were really excited to have a chess set with "Big" pieces. Although the horse all gave us a laugh. They all took turns playing. Chad was surprised how good Trevor is--they haven't played for awhile. I guess Trevor has learned a lot at Chess Club.
Jenna knew right what to do with her "treasure." Hopefully, the video will load and you can see it. (I didn't load, so a picture will have to do. It was a scarf with "jingles" on it. She put it on and immediately began to shake her hips.) She took it off, only to sleep. At least I can hear where she is...

We all just didn't feel "complete" with Chad not here. It was a grand adventure for him--once in a lifetime. Gratefully, he took pictures as I don't think I'll ever travel there. It's in a area of unrest. Kinda scary for me to have him there. However, he said he was safe. He's got a nice case of jet lag now, but we're glad to have him...HOME.
If you didn't guess already...he was in Israel.

2 comments:

runningfan said...

I'm looking at pictures/stories of Jenna with new eyes now...all the fun and crazy things we have to look forward to in a few years.

Glad Chad is back in your neck of the woods! Did you sleep at all while he was gone?

kaylie jean. said...

What at trip!

Your kids are just so darn cute. I can't wait to see you guys in April.