Enjoying being together

Although we've been home now for about 12 days....we're just beginning to get back into the "swing of things". When we returned home, Kyle had caught whatever it was that Nat had in China - high fever, aches & also a bad congested cough. He was actually getting sick when we left and throughout the travel day. Megan was also getting sick just as we were leaving China and now she too was sick. We ended up taking Megan to see the Dr. on that first Saturday home and were relieved to learn that everyone had the good ole' INFLUENZA. I was concerned we had brought some unusual Chinese virus home or something but it was just Flu type A. Whew! So, plenty of fluids & rest for everyone. Thankfully, I did not get sick.

We had a wonderful group of church friends bring us dinner for several days and Kyle's mom came to help us get through the weekend. Thank you to all who helped us and fed us - we appreciate each one of you!!

Fortunately Nat had Spring Break right after we returned home so we had another full week to spend together before heading back to regular activities. Kyle went into the office for a few hours each day towards the end of the week but still wasn't feeling 100%. The girls were feeling better at the end of the week and we were able to enjoyour favorite Chinese restaurant, play outside (even though it's still cold) and do some errands. Here are some photos from our week.
Tulips from Kyle in celebration of our 16th wedding anniversary! He also surprised me with a beautiful necklace he bought in China. I am very blessed to have a husband who loves God and desires to serve Him, loves his family and is committed to our marriage & me. Thank you Heavenly Father for our 16 years together!

Megan could not wait to get outside and blow bubbles! Even though the sun has been out, it has been quite cold and windy. The kids had a great time playing outside!

She wakes up in the morning and says "good morning swingset" in the most adorable fashion! She is learning so much everyday adding lots of words to her vocabulary. Thank you to JieJie (big sister) who taught her some very "important" words - "ooh la la" and "no way". She loves to use them often. :)

Sorry these photos are small - I hit the wrong button. ooops.

Coloring Easter eggs - Megan loves to eat scrambled eggs and she had a hard time understanding that I wasn't going to cook them for her to eat. Eventually she got into it and had fun decorating her eggs.

The girls made door hangers for their door too. They really are getting along quite well. There is of course the occassional spat but I secretly like them (it reminds me that I have TWO blessings now) ;)

Megan has definately started to show her full personality more and more each day. She is quite the entertainer and loves to get a laugh or smile. What joy she brings to our home and our lives!

Daddy and his girls! He couldn't be happier!

Easter morning...While we were in China one of the ways we would try to calm and soothe Megan during her grieving or difficult times was to sing "Jesus Loves Me" and "Jesus Loves the Little Children of the World" along with a special personal song we made up for her. I would sing it to her at night while rocking her and anytime she was distressed. Well...she's a quick learner because when we were in Guangzhou one night at bedtime she just started singing these songs. We were so surprised she had picked them up so quickly. It so sweet to hear her sing these words....we pray that she will come to know the full meaning of these songs and that she will personally accept Christ into her life. It's such a blessing to introduce her to the love of her Heavenly Father!

Having fun dressing up while JieJie is at school.

JieJie is home and together they play well and are silly. I love the laughter & giggles!