Good-bye Charleston

Sunday night was a very restless sleep for me. I had felt this way once before - right before we decided to move back to Utah: The decision to move home was not easy - I loved Charleston. The history, the culture, the church members, Tony's family, but things worked out for us in ways we never thought possible. I couldn't believe that our trip was over - only 2 days to play and feel at home. Funny how one place could feel so comfortable, and another place - nearly 2,500 miles away, can feel the same.

We went to Gail's work to say good-bye to her. Jack took her to work, so we were lucky to see him and say good-bye to him too. Instantly we were surrounded by Gail's co-workers who were so gleeful to see the girls. They said Gail posted pictures of Rebecca & Mary-Gail on her office door, and each time we sent a new picture, Gail would move the older pictures down, and put the most recent at the top of her door. Apparently, Gail's whole office door was plastered with Rebecca & Mary-Gail (and their many wires and monitors and oxygen cannula's). These ladies were so sweet too. They just praised the girls and the Good Lord for watching over them and blessing them with miracles.

Gail announced to her co-workers that she was a new Great-Grandma and proudly showed off her 3-week old great-grand baby to them. Jada was oblivious as she was sleeping soundly. Here are some pics of our last few hours in Charleston.

Wow! 2 new grandbabies & 1 new great-grandbaby in less than 9 months!
Rebecca looking @ Grandpa. Mary-Gail wonders where her bottle is
Grandma mimicking Rebecca's coo's
Sweet Mary-Gail sucks her thumb as Grandma tackles two-at-a-time

(Welcome to my world!)
Tickle-tickle Grandpa

Babies galore!

Jack & Rebecca; Gail & Mary-Gail; Calli, Avery & Jada
Calli, Avery, and 3 week old Jada
Tony getting used to the idea that he's a grandpa (and a new dad at the same time!)
"Paw-Paw" Tony
Gail "loving up" Mary-Gail

Lots and Lots of Kisses