Getting Closer!

Well, we’ve made it. We have about 2 1/2 weeks left before our summer trip to Lake Charles and we couldn’t be more thrilled!  Lately my emotions have caught me off guard and I’ve been getting a little weepy when I think about going.. (in a good way).  We haven’t seen family in 10 months and it is just TIME! Last year we were only away 5 months before our summer return – this year the time was double!! 

Through the year, I have been so strong and keep my ‘game face’ on… I honestly don’t even allow myself to feel emotional about being away or the time that has passed and the distance between us.  There are moments of sadness, but I mentally push them out and press on.  Right now, I feel like I am at the end of my final lap and I just want to break down because I can SEE THE FINISH LINE...  we are so close!

I am sooooo looking forward to a long wonderful summer stateside.    Being able to just hang with family and be a part of their lives will be amazing…. We also get to finally meet Audrey and Will’s first and only cousin, Alivia – our sweet niece. 

I have to say it is hard to believe this is already going to be our second summer trip to the US.  I think back what seems like yesterday before we moved and I couldn’t even wrap my head around it.  The time has just flown by.  I really enjoy our life here in Abu Dhabi and have a wonderful set of friends that have become like family to us.  We miss our real families though and cannot wait to hug their necks!