After our time in the States, 6 different states in 4 weeks--sleeping in 13 different locations, we were happy to be home and get back to regular routine.
Check out our time after we got back!
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After the long trip and being away from my baby for 4 weeks, we were so happy to be reunited! | COOPER DOG!! |
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Look at these two--happy to be back home after a long trip in the States |
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Our view the day after we got back--went from 30-40's to beautiful 70-80's |
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Bruce got adventurous and made a bacon crusted jalapeño popper cheese cake |
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The finished product |
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Tried it and liked it--but still needs some tweeking... |
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Of course, after we left the States, there was a big snow storm--Bruce was trying to get a free ride back!! haha |
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Leyton in his new pajamas and his new cowboy boots from his friend, Reed. |
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Getting back and playing thier new Wii games--Dance Party 2014 |
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Showing some love to one of our teams after we received these great gifts. Thanks Heritage Youth Nation |
We returned from the States and received the first team a week later. Thankfully it was from the wonderful church of Love and Truth in Tennessee! Check out their work!
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Some of the guys built a cajon drum |
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Basically finished |
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Testing it out |
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Leyton was gifted a set of Lincoln Logs from the Children's Pastor of Love and Truth, Mark Glasgow |
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Playing with them right when he got home! |
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Grandma Connie made her cinnamon rolls for the team--and us! |
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Fellowship at Thomas' with the team |
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Bruce also made a Turtle cheesecake for the team |
The team went to Turtle Island for their fun day--they invited our family. It was a last hoorah before school started back.
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It was early and cold waiting for the bus! |
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Leyton LOVED the hammock swings |
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I did too! |
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The kids in the ocean |
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Leyton, being Leyton |
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Love this man! |
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This boy! |
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Never a dull moment! |
On our way back into port, there was a pod of dolphins following us into port. It was a really cool experience for everyone
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Leyton checking out the dolphins |
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Honestly, it is a dolphin not a shark! |
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Beautiful sunset to finish out an awesome day |
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This is what Leyton looked like after we got back into San José. Tired, sunburnt and falling asleep in McDonald's |
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Brittany ate a lot of food |
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Love and Truth Team, 2016 |
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Doesn't get more picture-esque than that! |
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Two tired guys! |
The team got to do some daycare activities.
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Day of the super heroes with 3-4 year olds |
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Who is that super hero in the corner!!?? |
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Leyton painting with the girls |
We had a great first month back and loved hanging out with the team from Love and Truth!
the crawfords
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