Goin' Back to Cali...

We just spent a fantastic two weeks hanging out with family & friends in sunny California! It was Hunter's big introduction to his American family and we managed to at least see almost every relative and quite a few of our dear friends. The toughest part about visits home is that though we may see many people, we don't really have time to connect with everyone... but I do appreciate the effort people made just to drop by and see us if only for a short hello!

Sweet Reunions

It was great staying with my parents - they're so generous and they so enjoyed having Hunter around at all times of the day/night/morning. He's a totally different person than the baby they met in Taipei... a real little boy now!

First-Time Introductions

Uncle Matt (my brother) and Aunt Tori (my sis-in-law) were so excited to meet Hunter, they came over the night we arrived around 9pm. Not much help for getting the little guy to sleep, but definitely a warm introduction to the rest of the Ambrose family!

Aunt Tori was a favorite with Hunter's taste in jewelry.

Meet the cousins... Trevor (6), Madilynn (4) and Travis (2)... and a sweet reunion with Aunt Amber

Hunter was in heaven with so much attention and cuddles! He really seemed to enjoy playing with the older kids. Aunt Amber was in her element having all her nephews & niece together in one place.

Great Grandpa got a first hand glimpse at why Grandma had such a good time with Hunter in Taipei.

Again a wedding set the stage for us to make lots of introductions! Thanks, Johnny & Kim for letting us join in the festivities. It was a beautiful ceremony and wonderful day to touch base with the rellies!

Aunt JoAnn spent some quality time with Hunter at the reception so I could spend some quality time with the rest of the family... I don't think she minded so much.

Future Pen Pals
(do they still have those?)

Having kids changes timing for parents... we met up with the Cash's for dinner at 5:00pm!!! It was a lovely time sharing stories of our new additions and our personal transitions into parenthood. Hunter loved poking at Isaiah - he was so curious about the "baby"! Thanks, guys, for sharing your lives with us!

Tatianna is Hunter's senior by 2+ months and she's got a few inches on him... she's a real personality and her mom is a treasure chest of helpful information about all kinds of baby/mom related things! It's always fun spending time with other first-time moms... thanks, Anissia, for making it happen.

In my extended family there are several babies born every year... Sean (middle) was born a month before Hunter and Wyatt was born a few months after. Of course, there have been other babies already born this year a few already scheduled to arrive in 2008... he won't be at a loss for playmates when we go back for visits, that's for sure!

Vanessa is another first-time mom... she's enjoying little Annalee