Trip to TX

We made the long journey to come back to the US after being gone for nine months. Our first stop is TX and then WV. Our flight was at 9am and it took 15 hours and 46 minutes nonstop. It is so wired that we arrived in TX the same day we flow out on at 4:30pm. With the time difference it is like we didn't travel at all, but we were pretty tired. I am surprised that Sydney did really well on the flight over and she watched Mickey Mouse on the TV and she was so cute with the headphones on. We spend time visiting family and took time out for our Wedding Anniversary of 7 years to have dinner at Red Lobster. I have to say the time has really went fast. We are sad that we had to make the trip over to see Paul's family because Paul's dad got called up to active duty and he will be gone for about a year. We are truly inspired by his dedication to our country. Way to go Jon!!! Sydney has really enjoyed her trip back to TX and I am so glad we got to see extended family as well. Thank you for making our trip back home so special.

Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

The Book Fair had over 800 exhabitors from more than 60 countries spead over four halls (19,000 sqm gross) the book fair has grown from last year. This makes the 20th book fair here. I was so excited to see that they had the US Embassy there with a stall with a few books it just seemed only natural to buy a book from there and someday tell Sydney where it came from. I plan to write in the book so she will always have it. Just seeing the eagle which is also on our passport just made you feel all warm inside that we are making a difference here.

Daddy and Sydney

Daddy and his little girl Sydney, what a priceless photo.