We made it! Last Thursday we flew into Chicago safe and sound. The flights were uneventful and Aden did a fantastic job. In fact, a few people commented that they didn't even know he was on board. Go Aden! We're hoping for the same success on the way home.
We've been in the Midwest now for a week and everyone is finally back on schedule for sleeping (mostly). Aden still has trouble sleeping for 8 hours like he did in Saudi, but we'll take 6 or 7 which he is doing consistently. Visiting friends and family has been wonderful this past week! It has been so nice to see familiar faces that we haven't seen for awhile and catch up. There are still many more people to see in our last few days here as well.
Culture shock is something we have to deal with each time we travel. It has become less of a shock now and more of a "watch you wallet" feeling. We get really excited about stores and restaurants that we don't have in Saudi. For example, I'll never take Target and Wal-mart for granted again. To be able to go to one store and get everything on your list is amazing. Amazon is my new best friend. I love putting together orders while we are in Saudi and having it be in Wisconsin when we get here. It's like Christmas all over again.
Here are some pictures of our adventures thus far!
We've been in the Midwest now for a week and everyone is finally back on schedule for sleeping (mostly). Aden still has trouble sleeping for 8 hours like he did in Saudi, but we'll take 6 or 7 which he is doing consistently. Visiting friends and family has been wonderful this past week! It has been so nice to see familiar faces that we haven't seen for awhile and catch up. There are still many more people to see in our last few days here as well.
Culture shock is something we have to deal with each time we travel. It has become less of a shock now and more of a "watch you wallet" feeling. We get really excited about stores and restaurants that we don't have in Saudi. For example, I'll never take Target and Wal-mart for granted again. To be able to go to one store and get everything on your list is amazing. Amazon is my new best friend. I love putting together orders while we are in Saudi and having it be in Wisconsin when we get here. It's like Christmas all over again.
Here are some pictures of our adventures thus far!
First plane ride!
Becca, Katie, and I with our boys
Snow!
Spending time with Steve and Mere
Bundled up for the REI scratch and dent sale
4 generations!
Auntie Annie
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