Madrid to Hong Kong...via Texas

I know...it's been TOO long since I've posted here. And so much has been happening in our lives!

Our biggest news...we're moving AGAIN! :) (That's actually a forced smiley face for me)

Our short, 6 week assignment in Hong Kong has turned into a one to two year assignment there for Brendan. We are excited about the possibilies for us. While we were there earlier this year, we had a chance to connect to a church - Island ECC - and are really excited about making it our church home while we live in Hong Kong!

There are many things we will miss about Spain...but of course there are things that we are happy to leave behind. :) What I'm most excited about in our move to Hong Kong - that will be different from Madrid - is the much larger English-speaking, expat community there. While the Asian culture isn't as interesting to me as European culture is, I'm really excited about forming relationships. Brendan and I both know that it will still take much intentionality on our part to surround ourselves with Christian community...but having so many more people that speak the same language we do will help! :)

Almost two weeks ago, Charlotte and I left Madrid and spent 2 days (and 4 flights) traveling to Texas to spend time with family. Brendan has to be in Hong Kong right now but still needs to travel back to Spain in November to close out our personal stuff there, then he'll join us here in Texas for Thanksgiving. We didn't want to subject Charlotte to all that back and forth flying so we just headed straight to the U.S! And we've been enjoying our time with my parents.

Charlotte & I on our flight from Madrid to New York
(notice the empty seat next to us...AWESOME!)

Brendan is definitely missing his baby girl...and probably me too. :) We talk to him on Skype as often as we can. Charlotte really recognizes his voice and face when he gets on the computer. It's too cute! She's even attempted blowing him kisses a few times. And, of course, her favorite thing is to wave "Hello" and "Good-bye".

Charlotte "drinking" a coke



Playing with potatoes

 Charlotte spent the first few days here running to me for everything. It took her a little time to warm up to her family who she hadn't seen in a while. In a way it was sweet that she would want her mommy, but I'm glad she's grown close to her Papa, Popo, Uncle Boo, Mommie Mop, & Daddy Jack.

Me & Charlotte and Maranda & Grant

Charlotte and I got to have a fun playdate with my friend, Maranda, and her son, Grant, who is about 3 weeks older than Charlotte. Maranda and I grew up together and our moms were close friends so it was fun to catch up with her and let our two little ones play "together".

I'm missing Brendan a lot, but am grateful that I am getting to spend time with my family before we move overseas - again. :)