Where in the States are the Amors?Missouri

We stopped in Springfield at Anthony’s grandparents’ house for little more than 18 hours. We are working our way to Knoxville. Though it was a quick visit, it was wonderful! I am incredibly blessed with the greatest in-laws…including my grandparents-in-law. We chatted and ate and walked. The kids got to play at an outdoor playground and then an indoor play area in the mall. Masami went down the slide for the very first time all by himself! He was so proud. The kids liked their great-grandparents, even if they were quite restricted in what they were allowed to touch. So many breakables! We also stopped in on Anthony’s great-grandma…still spunky at 94!

Next we drove to St. Louis to have dinner with our dear friends who moved from Germany last year, the Tucks. We have missed them greatly, so it was fantastic to see them! Their kids are two of the best, and they played great with Alethia and Masami. A few hours was not nearly enough time with them, so we look forward to dropping in for a longer visit in August.

We hopped back into the car late in the evening and are headed to Knoxville. The kids will sleep and we will trade off driving. Hoping to roll in around 6 am and get a few hours of sleep in a real bed.