We were beyond thrilled to have my friend Luke and his wife Annette stop by on their way back to Japan on Monday. Luke and I have been friends since around age 5 and it had been almost 4 years since we had been able to get together. This Oklahoma boy surprised us all by heading off to Japan for Annette to take a teaching job on the base there. Yes they have weathered the crazy earthquakes etc there and are hoping for a much less eventful two years they have left. They will come back about 6 weeks each summer and we hope to see them longer next time!
He was, of course, great with Lorelei and I'm wishing he was here for babysitting! He comes close to having her level of energy and she had no trouble giving him a work out.
Two of their friends brought them to Dallas so we enjoyed having some wonderful company and giving them a big send off with their "last meal" with "real food" for a while. :) They don't seem to mind the sushi so much but he does love his beef.
After hearing about Brad's amazing corn cob eating abilities Luke was not to be outdone by a Nebraskan, so they had to see who could eat the fastest. Brad won and I think the time was something like 35 seconds or so? :) Lorelei had to join in too of course. :)
I drove them to the airport and we are sad for a short visit but glad we got to see them for just a bit. Looking forward to hearing this years adventures!
That's great! I'm so glad you got to visit, even if it was very brief.
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