This weekend we went to Texas for J to go to a continuing ed meeting, ek and I tagged along for fellowship. We thought it would be a nice time to give get undivided attention and for her to see her birth town. She was quite pleased with the idea. We had a wonderful time traveling there. I can't remember the last time I was able to give her all my attention for hours on end. We played cards, colored and talked. I love spending time with her, she is delightful. 
When we got into Temple and pulled onto our old street, Kim asked her if anything looked familiar, "nope." That's ok, it sure did to us. But when we got into Kim's house, Kim said to her, "do you want to go back to Brennan's room and play?" and she took off in the right direction, so I guess there is some memory there. She and the girls had a wonderful time. She and Brennan played hours of babies, legos, games, the just had a ball. 
We were able to see good friends on Saturday and just rejoiced over the happenings of our lives and the greatness of God. Sunday we went to church and it was a bit overwhelming to me to be back in a place so full of good memories (that's another blog...), Ek is so big now! She sat so still and quiet and begged to go to class, where she knew no one, to be with other kids. Sunday evening our travel home was not quite what we expected (look for that upcoming blog too...), and Ek was am amazing trooper, no whining or complaining, she was just along for what came next. She was anxious to get on the plane and so playful and fun. She and Brennan had a ball flying paper airplanes and playing with balls made from a sock. Ahhh the simple things. It is wonderful to see 2 girls who can just find ways to play in a room full of toys and in an airport terminal. Ek slept along the way when we told her to which included an airport floor, an airplane sprawled across me and J's laps and in the car. When we got home at 8 this morning she was so ready to go to school. I tried to convince her to stay home and watch cartoons, play and snuggle, but she wanted to go, she didn't want to miss Spanish, "We learn something new every day mom!" So she went and said she had a great day. I think the trip was probably a nice vacation for her too, from her everyday life, no sharing, no getting along. She is just a delightful girl and I'm so glad we took her. 
When we got into Temple and pulled onto our old street, Kim asked her if anything looked familiar, "nope." That's ok, it sure did to us. But when we got into Kim's house, Kim said to her, "do you want to go back to Brennan's room and play?" and she took off in the right direction, so I guess there is some memory there. She and the girls had a wonderful time. She and Brennan played hours of babies, legos, games, the just had a ball. We were able to see good friends on Saturday and just rejoiced over the happenings of our lives and the greatness of God. Sunday we went to church and it was a bit overwhelming to me to be back in a place so full of good memories (that's another blog...), Ek is so big now! She sat so still and quiet and begged to go to class, where she knew no one, to be with other kids. Sunday evening our travel home was not quite what we expected (look for that upcoming blog too...), and Ek was am amazing trooper, no whining or complaining, she was just along for what came next. She was anxious to get on the plane and so playful and fun. She and Brennan had a ball flying paper airplanes and playing with balls made from a sock. Ahhh the simple things. It is wonderful to see 2 girls who can just find ways to play in a room full of toys and in an airport terminal. Ek slept along the way when we told her to which included an airport floor, an airplane sprawled across me and J's laps and in the car. When we got home at 8 this morning she was so ready to go to school. I tried to convince her to stay home and watch cartoons, play and snuggle, but she wanted to go, she didn't want to miss Spanish, "We learn something new every day mom!" So she went and said she had a great day. I think the trip was probably a nice vacation for her too, from her everyday life, no sharing, no getting along. She is just a delightful girl and I'm so glad we took her. 
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