Now THIS is who we've been waiting for!


FINALLY!!!
Chris and Sarah arrived on the night of December 27. We stood and waited for them while they waited..and waited...and waited for their luggage. Agony when you can SEE each other but the pesky security rules keep you apart!! You can imagine the joy - hugs - tears - when they finally made it through the gate!!
We stayed up for a few hours together and they emptied out some of their suitcases with some of the things we'd asked them to bring. Then the exhaustion hit and they had to get some sleep.
The coffee table filled to overflowing...chocolate chips, Epicure spices, Craisins, Grandpa's homemade jelly, medicines, International Coffee, Stampin' Up! supplies...and enough chocolate to supply a small country!!
We opened our stockings and Christmas gifts in the morning - seeing as it was December 28, Josh should be commended for his patient waiting!
New shirt from Rachel.
Rachel reading letters from her friends from Calgary...Josh reading something!
Josh loves his popcorn...Sarah brought him 16 bags!!
Most of the year I am the one who cares the most about a clean house...but for some reason every Christmas morning Bob catches all the paper and ribbon almost before it even hits the floor!!
We were overwhelmed with generous gifts from so many friends and family in Calgary. Chris and Sarah played Santa Claus, running in and out of their room, announcing who had sent each item. Seriously....I finally stopped and wept...it was OVERWHELMING and such a blessing to be so loved. A very sweet memory for us and a reminder of our connection to our loved ones in Calgary.
Our traditional Christmas breakfast of fruit salad and cranberry eggnog bread. The making of eggnog bread here in Malaysia is an act of love since you need to MAKE the eggnog first!!!
Learning a new game - BANG - together. The first of many games times over the Christmas vacation.

Later in the day we headed down to the pool - Chris and Sarah thought it was pretty great to be in the pool in January! We had another turkey dinner, played more games and just enjoyed the privilege of being together. A blessed, if somewhat delayed, Christmas Day for the Thorne clan.

Thankfully...
Karin

Comments

Sarah W said…
This was the best trip ever! So many memories. I can't wait to get back!!!
February 9, 2010 at 7:51 PM
Cheryl said…
Suitcases full of joy and just the best! Are you not able to get popcorn there?
March 18, 2010 at 1:11 AM
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