Final Furlough Thoughts

- our family at Flandrau State Park, Minn. in early January 2012

Last night we returned to Leon, Mexico. It is great to be home!

After Mike and I tucked in the kiddos, we dove into the eight suitcases that held our things from the almost two-month trip. While we unpacked, we talked about what a special time we had in the U.S.

From English worship to delicious meals to watching cousins play together, we now have many memories to keep us going while we're back in Mexico.

And I have to say - it's good to be back. Both Mike and I feel refreshed and recharged, and ready to hit the ground running.

Here's a quick scattering of furlough pictures that made me smile when I downloaded them onto the computer this morning:

This little guy was so fun to have on furlough. During our trip, he started rolling over, sitting up, and smiling more than ever.


Have to be prepared for wintry weather in the Midwest


And Mike's love of trying new things extends to all places. Here is a German-style chimichanga he tried while in the U.S.A. It's similar to the Mexican version, which usually involves a tortilla wrapped around a filling and then fried. One difference, however: the filling in this one consisted of a bratwurst! Fun times.