Haven't had time to stop...

So...

We really haven't had time to stop, think, or process. Is that good? I am not really sure.

After our time in Wisconsin, we headed to Iowa. I was so blessed that 3 out of 4 of my siblings were there to meet us (Aaron couldn't come but we saw him when we got to Arizona, and everyday after!!!!!) It was an awesome time, we got to swim, hold our new nephew for the first time, get to know little Trinity as a toddler, I got some sister time (which I missed a ton), had some shopping time with Mom (which also I missed a ton), and lots of yummy food.

We keep telling everyone who asks that being away from our family for two years was the hardest part about Peace Corps. We can live without running water, electricity, and good food but it is not easy living without our close family and friends. We love them soooo much.

Here are a few highlights of our time in Iowa. (Sorry the pics are so small, I don't know what happened)

Trace and I, I swear I didn't ever put him down!!!

Joe and Amy, always ready to make each other laugh.

Amy, Trinity, and I walking to go meet Grandma and Grandpa for dinner.

On our way to go swimming....believe me Trinity is FEARLESS! (She for sure takes after her dad on that one.)

My cousin Stacia with her gift from Mali, a Obama pillow case. She loved it!

Me, Tio Itchy, Aunt Pam and Joe, we are doing cheers with Jerry's Pizza, because Tio and Aunt Pam held out eating Jerry's Pizza till we got home! Troopers. (Well, not the whole two years, but for long enough, still troopers)

Mom and Trace, this must have been the one time I set him down.

Trinity and I in Tio's pool, it is not a complete trip to Iowa without a day in Tio's pool.

Me and Aubrey, headed to swim, with sunglasses and diet cokes in hand. Always.