Hong Kong and U.S.

We recently returned from a busy trip back to the United States. It was really wonderful to see so many family members and friends.
We started our journey in Hong Kong, where we got to see cousin Sonya. Ida Jane and Sonya became good friends, especially after Sonya introduced Ida to the chocolate fountain.

We all enjoyed the Hong Kong skyline and light show.


The highlight for the girls was Hong Kong Disneyland, where they got to meet some of their favorite characters. Harper lit up when she met the princesses and Ida Jane was thrilled to meet Buzz Lightyear.



Mickey and Minnie were also favorites, along with the Small World ride. Harper sings "It's a Small World" all the time now. We all had a blast.



After Hong Kong fun we headed to the U.S. First stop, the lake with the Zolls, where the girls and their cousins Evan and Hayley were treated to a boat ride to the donut shop.



We enjoyed seeing all of the Gerbers at Kevin and Sadie's wedding. What a beautiful day it was.


The Zoll crew came for a fourth of July celebration.



Then we were off on a road trip to see friends and some of Amy's family. We stopped by Lora, Tim, and Alexandra's house first, where the 3 girls dressed like fairies and had lots of fun playing together.


Ida Jane and Harper loved seeing Daddy's alma mater and visiting with his professors.



The rest of our road trip took us to see Howard and then Christene and Ben. We then spent some time at Aunt Kris and Uncle Jeff's house. Meme was there too! We were so busy socializing with everyone that the only picture we took is of Ida Jane enjoying the lobster feast we had our first night there.


Ida Jane and Harper spent another fun night there while Ben and Amy enjoyed a quick getaway to Block Island for Sean and Emily's wedding. It was a beautiful day and we had a blast.
Next we headed back toward the midwest, stopping first to see Jason and Jess and their lovely girls.
Finally, we were back in Indiana for a couple of days of relaxation before the long journey home to Singapore.
The girls went for a swim with Nana.


We were all happy to arrive back in Singapore. Ida Jane and Harper were particularly pleased to see their animal friends.