The Longest Flight...EVER!!

So, since I haven't blogged in 3 months, I thought I'd do a few catch up posts first so that I can give an update of what we've been up to in the past few months. So bare with me until I have a chance to catch up.

First of all we left England on May 23rd and had the longest plane ride ever! A few days before we left, Mason got sick and started throwing up. Jayni started the night before we left, and Mason threw up all over himself and his car seat as we were heading to the airport. What a great smell for the rest of the trip!

We got to the airport plenty early but no one was to be seen to check anybody in. Finally they opened an hour before the flight, we got checked in and by the time we made it to the terminal, we missed the flight! At first we were told we were going to have to buy another set of tickets but eventually when they determined we weren't the only ones that missed the flight and stuff, they finally booked us on a flight and at that point by the time we were to arrive in Chicago, we would miss the flight to Seattle.

I ended up being completely useless as we flew to Chicago because I started feeling sick and kept throwing up. Sorry if this is grossing anybody out, I just want to prove how awful the trip back to Washington was. Mason was a little fussy but ended up falling asleep on Tom's lap. It was so cute!

Jayni ended up falling asleep on my lap at one point.

So, once we landed in Chicago we found out that the flight had been delayed and luckily we were able to get to the terminal in time to make the flight. Finally, some luck on this trip. Unfortunately during all this we never had a chance to call Tom's dad to let him know that we'd be late. Thankfully he was there when we got off the plane! Thanks Tom, for all your help with the kids and with me. It was greatly appreciated!!

I Really Need to Start Blogging Again!

I feel so out of the loop! We've been here about 3 months now and I still haven't felt like I've had a chance to update my blog. Things seem like they're slowing down finally and we've figured out a routine that has been working well for us. This summer has been packed with lots to do and things should be slowing down after this weekend. I hope anyway!

I will be updating soon with all that's been happening with us lately and I'll be updating myself on all your blogs too!! So far behind! Until then....

Bowling with Max!

Jayni has been excited all week for today. Today was the day we went bowling with Max!

Max LOVES basketball. Just as much, if not more than Tom. Can you believe that? Max is such a sweet guy! He's fifteen and Tom has been helping him with basketball.

Tom actually arranged for Max to go to the Big Bend Vikings Basketball Camp in June! So, we'll see him again in Moses Lake!! We arranged for him to stay with my Mom, but his Dad decided to go and wanted to stay in a hotel. Tom's planning a Seattle Mariners game with them. I hope I get to go, too!! Isn't he a cutie!

Max was so sweet to Jayni. I think he helped her more than Tom and I did.

We captured video of Jayni's disappointment after not hitting any pins. She wasn't disappointed for very long though!

The way she reacted to that totally reminded me of something Tom would do after missing a basket or something to do with sports. I loved her tap dancing afterwards! She was doing it all night. She hasn't done it before but I know she saw a little girl doing it on TV, so I guess that's where she got it from.

It was nice to get out of the house and have some fun tonight! After bowling, we came home, bathed the kids, put Mason to bed and had dinner. After dinner, Tom and Max went to have a night out playing video games with some guys from our ward. I got Jayni to bed and decided to take tonight off myself. I haven't had time to post anything or read up on other blogs. Just relaxing!

Hopefully I'll be able to fit in some more blogging before we board the airplane for Washington! I'm not counting on it though. We'll be leaving the house here, at 2 am Thursday, to catch our flight. We won't arrive in Seattle until 7:30 that night! Oh, it will be such a long day. I'm really not looking forward to it!!!!

Very Boring, But Busy

I pretty much have not left the house in the last three weeks. I try to get out and walk with the kids but with all the rain these last few weeks and getting ready to move, it hasn't happened!

We have been able to get things packed and even started on some of the cleaning today. Thanks for all your help, Tom!! I've been packing and Tom's been cleaning.

We told Jayni that she'll be going home in a suitcase. She was all for it until we flipped the lid up on the suitcase.

We promised that we'd put some cookies, water and other snacks in with her but she still didn't like the idea. That's just as well since I need the space in the suitcase for more clothes.

Yesterday, Tom and I celebrated our 5th anniversary! We went out to dinner with the kids. They were great! It was nice to celebrate with them. Of course, we didn't have a choice! I hope to get away for a weekend without the kids shortly after we arrive back in the States. Tom was sneaky enough to get me two dozen roses. He got them when I sent him out on an errand earlier in the day and he had Jayni give them to me right before we left for dinner. I have such a wonderful husband...and kids!