We got a warm welcome by Aaron's parents in Pennsylvania.
Laura with Ryan and Christy
Dinner around the Kauffman table
Having Christmas with the Kauffmans
Abby knew what to do with presents this year
Ryan was able to pick up this Colombian instrument and play a tune
Reading with Aunt Christy
Abby shows off some of her new duds from Grandma
Grandpa reads one of Aaron's childhood books
We visited Aaron's high school buddy, Ryan Umble, and reacquainted ourselves with his daughter, Juliana
Abby enjoys Juliana's toys while Ryan's wife, Bethany looks on
The kids hit it off
Jason Peifer, another high school friend, spent some time with us, too
We also dropped in on Aaron's dad's Spanish class at Lancaster Mennonite School. Abby marched right in the room and found herself a seat!
Aaron talked about our experience in Colombia and invited the students to sign up for a summer trip his dad is planning for this coming June
Sleeping on the road to Virginia
After 15 months of separation we had a joyful reunion with the Souder family
Isabel, Laura's childhood cat, attracts Abby's attention
Playing piano with Uncle James
On a Sunday afternoon walk near where we lived during our first year of marriage
Laura's sister Rebecca and brother James
Donna and Paul, Laura's parents
Abby enjoyed riding on Daddy's shoulders
