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A couple of weekends ago, Adrianna had four days off of school, and since we hadn't heard anything from Uganda, we headed to visit my family, and here are some of our blessings from that weekend... - Finding a Cars backpack and bike for Abel at the local Savers - Returning to the Ethiopian restaurant for our annual Ethiopian food "fix" ... and the sweet owner bringing out extra allergy-free food that Adrianna could have - Adrianna and Abel getting to play with Bennett at Smalland (Ikea) and meeting up with family for lunch there - Adrianna getting to redeem her Christmas present from grandparents at the American Girl Store  ... And Abel finding the one thing with wheels in the store to admire (a doll convertible)  ... And him being determined to be in her pose out front - Having dinner and early birthday presents with Grandma Elizabeth and Grandpa Richard ... And more early birthday presents from Grandpa Bob and ...

Continuing our blessings from California... - Abel meeting my grandparents for the first time - My grandma making the most delicious allergy-free meals for us - Taking the kids to Travel Town -- a hands-on train exploration! - Adrianna playing in the hotel while Abel and I took a nap - Abel looking so tiny in our giant hotel bed - Picking up a few toys for the kids to use ... Like parachute man - My grandma sharing with Adrianna the dolls she made when I was young - Abel using the doll stroller to transport his tractors - Bubble time - A morning at my aunt and uncle's house - Meeting the most tame chickens - Seeing my aunt, uncle, and cousins again - My cousin, Kristina, sharing her home-made jams and pickles with us - Kristina taking Adrianna and Abel to hunt for eggs in the hen house, and Abel completely decimating the one he found  - Adrianna and Abel having wonderful adventures, surrounded by chickens and dogs  - Moments to catch up with my re...