Today's the day

Today's the day the travel begins from Texas to China. We finally got all the bags packed after taking over our aunt's house (while they're gone) and making a huge mess of the dining room with all our stuff. While it seemed like the things would never fit into the bags, everything made it's way to the bag. We even had some room for an extra trip to Walmart to pack some last minute food goodies.

The carry-ons are packed and loaded with snacks for Kanyon and M'Lynn. One full bag with nothing but snacks is a much for the mini flight to Dallas, but hopefully enough for the long haul to China. And the laptops are loaded with movies to entertain the kid for a while. We've again packed the new toy to reveal on the flight. Let's hope Kanyon still likes motorcycles and Hummers.

The summer has been great and busy at the same time. We've traveled tons of miles, seen almost everyone, and spent time playing with family. While it's always sad to leave, we are looking forward to being 'home' again in China and meeting all the new students. We can't wait!

Tuesday Morning Image

As we finished out our time here in the states for the summer, we had a great time fishing on the Taylor Ranch. We had a great summer visiting friends and family as we traveled around and back and forth. Please remember the travel/transition back to China. Also remember the friends and family who remain in the states as this time is as big a transition for them as it is for us.

Tuesday Morning Image

What an upgrade! Due to the Cash for Clunkers program my family finally retired Big Bertha after 396,000 miles. M'Lynn even took the old car out for it's last spin. Throughout the summer we have been traveling around by car and soon will board the plane back to China. Please remember the travel back to China, specifically for good health, good behavior on the 12 hour flight, and safety for us and our luggage.

Final Summer Travels

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We are rounding the last corners before we return to China, or as a recent speakers put it “We’re on the short rows now!” It has been a great time and we’ve enjoyed every last minute of the time here in the states. As I said earlier on Facebook, we are almost running on empty with 2 weeks remaining. Not to worry, we have strength from the Father and are abiding in it daily.

Cities Visited: 14 - Midland (8 times), Garden City (3), Big Spring (3), San Angelo (2), Eola (1), Austin (2), San Antonio (1), Dallas (2), Wichita Falls (1), Quitaque (2), Turkey (1), Plainview (1), Lubbock (2), Amarillo (1)

Miles Traveled: 3428

Visiting Friends and Family: Priceless!!

Round and Round

Since coming home to Gramma's house, the Kanyon has been constantly playing with this toy. He has mastered pushing the train around the track, but gets upset each time it gets derailed. He waves his hands in the air waiting for someone to come to the rescue and put the train back on the tracks.

In other news, we returned from our Tour de Texas after visiting San Angelo, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, and Wichita Falls before heading home with parents for some rest before we head out again. We enjoyed seeing friends and family through the state are are looking forward to seeing you too!