Living with the Longs

About the pics: Lattes in the morning with Ian's omelettes...oh so good. Jon has a new best friend, Amelia. The kids made orange juice the first morning they were here, in their cow boy hats (Thanks, Gma!).
Erin celebrated her birthday here in Africa! We asked a friend to watch the kids and went on a date to this Lebanese restaurant. The Dads are having fun with the kids rolling down this hill at the park on Sunday afternoon.
Oh it was so wonderful to have the Longs for a visit...we are hoping they tell you the same :) What a refreshing time for us. I am pretty sure Jon and I haven't laughed that hard since we moved here. It really reminded us of who we were and who we want to be here.
Erin, the morning you left I read this verse, no lie:
"But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God's unfailing love forever and ever." Psalm 52:8
Our olive wood finds take on a whole other meaning now (its also my verse for Geek Week this week!). Longs, thanks for encouraging us as we try to flourish here. Our time with you was priceless.

They made it...6 crates and all

And a happy Amelia came bouncy right out of the airport! It was seriously amazing!! She went to bed when Kolby went to bed last night even! I have never seen such an amazing traveling 5 year old before! For those of you who are wondering, Amelia and Kolby hit it right off. They are best buds and even wanted to sleep in the same room last night.

Sorry, the video is a little short. I think we were excited :)



AND...you all are CRAZY!!!!!!!!!! Erin and I were supposed to sort through the crates last night after the boys left (for their first cultural experience, more on that later) and the kids were in bed...well, it took us awhile to get there b/c we had to catch up a little :) CRAZY. You all are nuts, you people from Phoenix! NUTS. We are so SPOILED!! I am trying to not wake Erin up this morning to come make me my first espresso :) hmmmm, what syrup should I choose today? There are only 5 huge ones to choose from....and which granola bar should I have for snack? The options are endless around here I tell you...and which maternity shirt should I wear first...I mean really it's like Walmart in our house today :) Thanks, friends!! Not only for always sending us the BEST most wonderful thoughtful gifts, but for being such good friends who know what we like, what we need, and how to love us from miles away. We are always overwhelmed with gratitude for friends who are so much more than friends...like BOZ the Bear says, "Their family!" Not to worry, I plan on having a conversation with Erin and all of you over my cup of espresso and posting it soon :) It feels like you all are here with them. Love you!