we hadn't called to talk or skype with them during our 5 day trip in the D.R.
we discussed it briefly, and realized it would upset scoutie if we did,
so we chose not to. we did check in via email with grandma and she
reported all was well with the boys, which allowed me to relax and enjoy myself.
the boys welcomed us home with BIG hugs and LOTS of kisses,
but after about 5-10 minutes, they were off playing again.
there was no clingliness or acting out which reconfirmed
they got along 'just fine' while we were away.
we only had a day and a half left in florida when we got back, so i was
on the telephone coordinating times to meet up with those i hadn't seen.
my girlfriend robin and her son met us at a bowling alley in orlando and we
all bowled and had a great time. more than once, we said we wished we
lived closer to each other. *sniff*
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| scout (3), finn (6) and reagan (8) |
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| first time bowler - he loved it |
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| reagan (8) and robin |
from here the boys we headed to my brother todd and s-i-l heather's home
to meet the newest shappard member - jayden collin.
he was wide awake when i arrived and later feel asleep in my arms.
i literally held him for a few hours - taking in all his sweetness and newness.
i enjoyed watching the new parents in action. they were wonderful!
i've been waiting to see my brother in the role of 'dad' for a long time and
he was amazing. he changes diapers, feeds, burps, bathes, you name it.
i'm know heather must love having a 'hands on' hubby.
these sleep deprived and exhausted parents actually invited all my siblings
over for dinner that night so that I could see them all before i left.
not only was heather playing hostess (after just having a baby),
she cooked AND baked for us all.
i can't thank these new parents enough.
i'm kicking myself for not having a group photo taken.*sniff*
we were up at early the next morning to catch a 6:30am flight back to san diego.
it was a whirlwind vacation, but a very satisifying one.after the passport scare at the beginning, everything just came together.
without mom and dad, c and i wouldn't have been able to getaway and
for this we are so very grateful. 
