Weekend Road Trip

Early Friday morning, we packed up Ian and all his gear and set out for Minnesota. 11 1/2 hours later, we made it to our hotel with just enough time to jump in the pool before bedtime. Saturday morning, as soon as breakfast was over, we headed back to the pool and hot tub. Ian LOVES to swim and is fearless in the water. We met Dana, Willie, Molly and Jack for lunch (I've known Dana all her life - our parents were college and Air Force friends) and had a great time introducing them to Ian. After a great visit we headed back for.........you guessed it - the POOL!
The real reason for the trip, however, was to attend the Robin's Nest annual banquet. (Robin's Nest is the childrens home where Ian grew up.) There were lots of people there that have known Ian over the years and they were so excited to see him. He passed out lots of smiles and hugs, even though it was a late night and he was exhausted from so much swimming. We slept a few hours and then, headed back to Indiana and were glad to get out of the car when we finally made it home Sunday evening.

Angela, Molly, Jack, Ian, Tom and Dana

Ian, relaxing in the hot tub

Ian and Noah

All of the kids who have "flown the nest" and were able to make it to the banquet, along with Michelle Robinette, the founder of Robin's Nest

Peter and Ian - the two children who have most recently "flown the nest." Peter just joined his forever family a few weeks ago.

Michelle and Ian. This woman has taken such great care of Ian and loved him and prayed for him since he was 18 months old. She still does!

It was a great weekend and fun to get away with Ian. We have some great videos of him in the pool, so stay tuned (if I can figure out how to get them on here!)