It's always hard to say goodbye...

I'll admit that it has gotten a little easier to say goodbye to my family over the six years I have been gone...there are certainly less tears; but it still isn't fun! I love spending time with my family and unfortunately, there is never enough time to do everything, or see everyone I would like to see. I'm so grateful that my family is willing to place their busy lives on hold to spend time with us!

My parents spent a little extra time with Oliver this morning as I drug Michele to 24 Hour Fitness with me to a cycling class at 8 AM on a Saturday morning. Michele was a good sport and it was fun to be able to spend that extra time with her, even though I know I drove her crazy trying to talk to her during the workout! :) When I arrived back at my parents house, Oliver was still in his crib with both Grammy & Gramps in the room. Apparently, he wanted to wait until I got back to take him out. They certainly were making the best of it tossing Oliver's bunny back and forth, reading stories, and lots of giggles to boot. It was too cute! Thanks for keeping an eye on him Grammy & Gramps!

Oliver and I found our favorite window seat at the airport

And then he decided to back himself into a little corner and actually asked me to take a picture.

Oliver is covering his ears because he refused to drink to pop his ears and they were starting to hurt. He cried a little on the descent, but as soon as I convinced him to drink and held him he was just fine. Poor guy.

It is always hard to say goodbye...but the reunion at home was totally sweet!

Oliver is yelling "Surprise"!

Do you think he was happy to see his Daddy or what???