Well, the traveling was totally worth the hassle. We had a WONDERFUL time visiting family. The girls spent quality time with my grandparents, my aunt & uncle, and my Dad. It really warms my heart to see my children experience many of the same happy memories that I was so blessed to experience. I watched them play with toys that generations have dug through and enjoyed. I witnessed my Grandpa read to my daughter in the same loving manner he used to read to me. I am SO happy that my girls get to experience this kind of love, and so overwhelmed with emotion that I get to feel it all over again, too. Here are some photo highlights from the trip:
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