Sorry I've been absent so long...

I know I have such a LARGE fanbase (/sarcasm font) and I apologize for being absent for so long. As most of you know, we took a trip back to the states to visit family. We stayed there for just about a month and a half. Had a great time with family and friends, and some entertaining travel. I had an 11hr layover in Taipei for instance, and pretty much no money (they would only exchange cash, and I had none :-/) Because I know I have been slacking posting pictures to facebook for all to see, I will post a few of my favorites here for you all to enjoy. :-) Maybe I'll trow in a few anecdotes as well...

First: A few pretty pictures.

Ryan's aunt decorates for parties, weddings and receptions. I decided to help out setting one up and took a few pictures for her. This is my favorite. 

A random Kansas storm that threw golf ball sized hail at... the town golf course. In July.

Wild Sunflowers down at the river, how beautiful!

Unfortunately California wildfires make beautiful sunsets.

Same sunset as above, just with a cholla cactus. Beautiful and painful all at the same time.

More California desert sunsets. I love my home.

Now, for mommy bragging rights, because my son is friggin adorable!

Ryan and Jordan on Jordan's first roller coaster ride. he loved it!!

Jordan on Mr Z. And in his cowboy boots too!!

Dad and son on the merry go round (mom gets sick :-/)

Riding a motor bike

This is my mother in law with her horse Mr Z. I like this one a lot (the picture, mother in law, and horse.)

He has his mother's coordination

Three generations of Messengers under one truck.

Dad told him to sit down... so he did.

Signing "airplane".

Yes, that is an escape chute... in a building... in Taipei. It goes out the window and forms a slide.

Well, it is almost 11pm here, and I wanted to type more, but as it is I need the sleep. So goodnight all. I hope you enjoyed this multimillion word post (because pictures are worth at least a thousand, right?).