Thursday, August 8, 2013

Home

It is hard to believe that we are actually here, in Colorado, home for the next year.  We are slowly but surely settling in and adjusting.  We are unpacking (just what we need at the moment), organizing the bedrooms, filling out paperwork for the boys to return to school, making sure the boys have everything they need for school, and re-connecting with our friends and family.

We left England May 1st and have spent the last 3 months with family in Canada and Mexico.  Michael has finished third year and all his medical school exams, he is now settled in Detroit for some 4th year rotations and living with family (we are so very much thankful for this).We left Ontario and spent time with some McGlue family in Detroit before finally arriving at home.  Home for the year is with Grammy and Boompa and we could not be more thankful.


the boys were exhausted from all the good times with family, the road trip to Detroit was perfect for an afternoon nap


leaving Ontario

as we saw this sign we realized it had been almost a year since the boys and I had been in the U.S.

the Ambassador Bridge

Detroit



not long after our return Uncle Kevin and family experienced one of Colorado's extreme summer storms with large hail and tornado activity - we are very thankful they were all safe

Ella was so happy to serve Ronan tea - we have kept in touch over Skype and she always asks where we are - finally we could spend time together in person

we were so lucky to meet Madeline just after her arrival

Ella was happy to wear the dress I knit for her



such a sweet, sweet baby girl




Although Michael is not with us here (we will get to visit here and there until he finishes in Detroit) we are very thankful for the home that Grammy and Boompa are providing during this next year.  We are thankful to spend time with family and meet the new ones.
We are thankful for the wonderful schools the boys will be attending - it allows my mind to be at ease a bit as they transition into attending school once again.
We are thankful for the chance to get into some sort of normalcy as we adjust back into life in the U.S.
It is comforting to know that all our family is on the same continent (U.S. and Canada).
Thank you to everyone (friends and family) for everything, we would not be where we are today without your love and support.

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  1. Oh these photos are beautiful! The bridge photos are divine!

    What sweet family photos as well. I can't imagine how exhausted you all must be! Hopefully things will move into their own rhythm and you will have some time just to take care of yourself. Denver is where I grew up so hopefully it treats you well in the coming days. xxoo

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    1. Thank you so much Rebecca, I do believe in time we will find the rhythm here, it is all about patience. My husband grew up in Denver as well, we look forward to being in a familiar and comfortable environment where you see familiar faces.
      Hope you are all in preparation for the school year.
      Chey xo

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  2. Welcome home Chey!!! What an adventure you have had!! You know you aren't far from where I am if you ever want to stop and say hi :).
    xoxo

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    1. Yes MJ, what an adventure it has been. I would love to catch up with you one of these days. I will let you know when I head your direction.
      Chey xo

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  3. Love that little knit dress on your darling niece! Those little girls look a lot like your boys. They must all love each other so much. So nice to be back in the homeland.

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    1. Anushka you are so right the homeland, it really is amazing the difference you feel being on another continent so far away. I was so happy the knit dress fit perfectly, it was my first (dress). The cousins adore each other and it is lovely to watch them together.
      Chey xo

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  4. How exciting that another new chapter is beginning! Different again from all the others :)
    Great photos — the dress you made is amazing, and Madeline is SO adorable! And glad everyone is safe after that storm — that hail is unbelievable!
    xo

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    1. Thank you, and yes another chapter has begun.
      Chey xo

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  5. What a blessing to have family in Detroit for Michael to stay with. I'm sorry you will be separated for a season... hope the time feels short. And, all the unpacking (but only what you need), filling out paper for school, organizing bedrooms... it all sounds very familiar. Glad you are all well.

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    1. Thank you Casey. It definitely is a process getting settled back at "home" again. Sounds you are all doing well and in a good place. It is amazing how quickly the time goes by.
      Cheyenne

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