Learning Thai

Three years ago today we were leaving for Thailand. Nervous, excited, and scared are a few of the words that come to mind!

Claire was three years old then, so she's now lived half of her life in Thailand!

We flew out of New York, so our last night was spent at the beach and eating Nathan's famous hotdogs.

Special last moments with Grandpa.

And Grandma.

Thanks to Tom's mom for sending most of these pictures. I guess we were to nervous to remember to take pictures!

I had to cry while looking at these pictures of the good-byes with cousins and grandparents:

Claire and Dara

Eliza and Allison

Baby Laci was born just a few days before we left.

Saying good-bye to Grandmom and Grandaddy.

I hope you don't mind us being a little teary and sentimental today. My heart is very tender and my throat is choked up when I look at these pictures and remember the good-byes and all the stress and change that was to come. God has been so good to us in seeing us through that very exciting yet stressful and sad time. Although we feel at home now and happy in our life here, we don't miss our families any less!

-Candice