Sunday, September 14, 2014

Michigan & Tennessee Summer 2014

Each year we make the long journey back "home" to Michigan to see all our family and friends that we miss dearly.  Natalie and the boys also spend valuable time with Grandma and Papa in Tennessee, creating priceless moments.

It is impossible to capture in words the memories of summers back home with friends and family, which photos can clearly show the smiles the visit brings.  Living abroad we always feel challenged and little out of our comfort zone.  However we love the departure from the "norm" our lives have taken.  Life for us never seems to feel stale, the new experiences keep us growing and learning as a family.  However each summer when we come home we fall in love again with the close comforts of friends and family.  It is great to see our kids growing throughout this experiences and gaining independence.  Yet at the same time understanding how important family and relationships become, regardless of where you live.

Here are a few photos from the wonderful memory of our summer which we reflect upon often throughout the year.