FYI on Rach and Ry: Home again, home again, jiggity jig...

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Home again, home again, jiggity jig...

When I finally got home from 24 hours of traveling, this sign greeted me:

It made me smile. I really missed Ryan.

To celebrate his being done with the Boards and my returning from Israel, we went out to dinner. I have been sweaty, greasy, and disgusting for the past 10 days, so I wanted to get all dressed up. Ryan wore his new birthday outfit from his mom (isn't he HOT?), and I wore my new skirt from Jerusalem.

A better view of the skirt, which I got in the Arab section of the Old City...I love it.

I miss Jerusalem and my dad, but it feels good to be home with Ryan again. I am headed out for another international adventure Thursday morning--but at least Ry will be with me for this one! We are returning to El Salvador for a week to see the kids at the orphanage and for Ryan to help at a dental clinic in the city. We can't wait!

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LauraJuly 29, 2009 at 3:22 PM
Adorable skirt, sis! I can't wait to see it in person.
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MegJuly 29, 2009 at 4:29 PM
You look so great Rachel! What a pretty skirt too. :)
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TiffanyJuly 29, 2009 at 7:49 PM
Rach! I have SO been missing you! I can't wait to get home from Mexico and have some time to read about your adventure. I have honestly never been more jealous of someone's vacation. It is one of my life goals to swim in the Med, the Dead, and the Red. You are so lucky. I hope you have fun with your sweet kids in El Salvador and I can't wait to see you in a little while and catch up! I was really wanting a good "Rach and Ry conversation night" not to long ago. I'm so glad you had fun!
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Sarah McKJuly 30, 2009 at 6:54 AM
I love your skirt!!! And yes, Ry does look hot! I really like your hair that length, too.
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NeldaJuly 30, 2009 at 8:14 AM
Does your house really have blue walls? So cool! I spent some time yesterday reading through Molly's words and pictures on the Hogar blog... and I missed El Sal more than I have in a long time. I hope your trip goes well! Talk to you later!
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AnonymousJuly 30, 2009 at 12:37 PM
Rachel, I loved reading about your adventures in Israel! Sounds like a great trip!
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Doro VoelckersJuly 31, 2009 at 8:58 AM
Rachel! Your whole trip looks amazing! I'm so happy that you were able to go there and experience those one-of-a-kind feelings. Ry was so sweet to make that sign for you! You two are absolutely a match made behind the veil. I can't wait to see you when you come back from El Salvador!

P.S. ~ Your blog posts are FAR FAR FAR from boring... nice!
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LaneyJuly 31, 2009 at 1:26 PM
you look beautiful in that full length picture! wow.and I also love the skirt.
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HiyaAugust 1, 2009 at 2:05 AM
Where do I find a guy like that?:)
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Katie DillonAugust 2, 2009 at 6:37 PM
You look so beautiful Rach! I'm glad you are home safe and sound.
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Home again, home again, jiggity jig...

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