we're home again

The old saying 'time flies when you're having fun' still stands true! We arrived home last night after a really wonderful holiday. It was so great to spend so much time with family and friends. I feel this trip made some big changes in Lilah, she really got to know her grandparents and close family so well. She also has more confidence than I've ever seen her with before.

On the other hand Lilah was pretty excited to be going home again. She told us all she was "Going to Tanada (Canada), see Baba". She did absolutely wonderful on each of the flights and even sang 'Jesus loves me' the whole way on the flight from Dublin to London. I've never truly appreciated all that my husband does until I had to handle three flights and navigate four airports (with a buggy and coats and carry-on baggage) AND little Miss Lilah, alone. Phew! I think I lost those few extra pounds I may have put on at Christmas!

After being apart from her Baba for almost three weeks Lilah was thrilled to see him. She ran straight into his arms and now I'm not sure if she'll ever let him out of her sight again! She did great without him in Ireland though. I was worried as it was her first time apart from one of us, other than her 45 minute Sunday School class every Sunday.

This morning she came into bed with us and as she lay in between us she turned to Colin with a big grin and said "That's MY Baba", and then she turned to me and said "That's MY Mama".

Baba brought these roses to the airport for me and also a Tinkerbell balloon for Lilah.
Lilah decided they were both for her! Did I mention she has a lot of confidence?!

[ more pictures here ]