So Grown Up

We were gone for 9 days, which is the most we've ever been away from either girl. It was over twice as long as any previous trip away from Addie. So needless to say, everyone was filled with big smiles when we returned.

Addie is now grown up. She decided to do so while we were gone. She is a big girl with big words and even sentences. She can get dressed by herself, as well as wanting to do just about everything else via "I do it" mode. Her hair is about an inch longer and I think she might even be twice as tall as she wsa when we left.

We're told she had a rough time towards the end of our trip so I'm sure it'll be a relief for her to go back to our normal routine. What a sweet little girl she is.

Ellie was so excited to see us, but this time it was a little different. She is now old enough to know that we will return. Being able to talk to us on the phone and send us letters (via email) seemed to make a world of difference for her. Since she was able to understand that Mommy and Daddy did not just mysteriously disappear. I'm not sure when she got to be so grown up but she's there. She seems to be such a mature girl.

The girls even made us a gift. Sniff. It's always so nice to come home.