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he's back

the last 10 minutes before ryan walked thru the door, we played "wait for daddy"...which consists of us sitting at the front door...waiting.

...and playing tickle torture with sofie.

...and big sis b reading "scaredy squirrel" to
 pass the time. (you have to read this book..it's a "germ free" book...so stinking funny)

there's a little encouragements from s...

and of course complaining.  and more waiting...(did i mention 10 minutes?)

...and then, it happens!!!! he's finally...home!!!!!!!

hugs and kisses all around (paige was at a school dance)...

and a deep sigh of relief...knowing that things are best when we r all together!!

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national adoption awareness month

here's a photo listing of children in foster care that are awaiting adoption in the US.  you can search by state, by age by race, etc. even if you aren't considering adoption, please look at their faces and pray for them.  take a look here at adoption.com.

Comments

WheresMyAngels said…
Those are just the sweetest photo's. My husband works the weekends, he goes to work on Friday night and gets home on Sunday night. Aysha is always so exited to see him, the other two are sleeping.
11/16/2008 6:26 PM
junglemama said…
Sweet, sweet photos.
11/16/2008 6:26 PM
Anonymous said…
You are so right! Best is when we are all together! Your children are beautiful!
11/16/2008 6:38 PM
Carrie said…
YAAAAAY! He's home and you survived!!!

The anticipation in those pics was killing me! The kids must have been dying...
11/16/2008 6:45 PM
Abby said…
Look at that smile on J's face!
11/16/2008 7:02 PM
Mamarazzi said…
oh Daddy love!! wooo hooo!

total cuteness!
11/16/2008 7:43 PM
Putting the FUN in DysFUNctional said…
How cute! I'm glad the family is together again.
I looked at your link and it just tore me up.
11/16/2008 8:50 PM
Mandy said…
Man, the smile of your daughter in that last pic, priceless!!!
11/16/2008 9:10 PM
Anonymous said…
I think my heart just grew two sizes... how sweet~
11/16/2008 9:19 PM
GypsiAdventure said…
It is always nice to have everyone home again isn't it?!
~K
11/16/2008 9:40 PM
Anonymous said…
aaaaaawwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!
11/16/2008 10:52 PM
Jennifer said…
Aw--how sweet! They all look so happy to see each other!

You have a beautiful family--thanks for stopping by my blog!!
11/16/2008 11:53 PM
Karen said…
My husband travels a lot. My girls are just like this when he comes home. Isn't it great to married to guys who are fantastic dads.
11/17/2008 7:59 AM
Rebekah said…
awww- how sweet
11/17/2008 10:23 AM
Ritch in Love said…
what a FANTABULOUS new design!
I just loved the anticipation of him coming home! Even I was excited for him to come through the door! LOL!
11/17/2008 12:27 PM
Michelle said…
How sweet!! Welcome back Ryan :)
11/17/2008 11:49 PM
CntryMomma said…
Awww, what a beautiful moment captured!! So sweet. ;o)

LORI
11/24/2008 11:59 AM
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