Monday, September 8, 2008

Kevin Has Arrived!

Just wanted you to know that our Korean student arrived safe and sound this evening after a slight delay. They missed their scheduled flight and arrived over two flights later this evening. We still made it home for supper and some playtime and now....bedtime.

Kevin seems very small when he stands next to Joe, a real big brother for him. We have discovered that Kevin has two siblings. A 14 year old sister and a 4 year old brother. So ...he's not an only child. He will spend the whole year with us. So far he has been very quiet, shy and polite....just like Eddy was the first day and we all remember Mr.Chatty!!! We know enough not to draw or jump to conclusions yet....

This was my second trip to the airport within 24 hours! I picked Ray up at 9:30 last night. He too arrived safe and sound and related many of his adventures on the drive home. What a good time he had!! I'm not sure when he'll get a chance to share his adventure here but...keep checking!

We are now into our second week of school, hope it went well for you! So far the boys are both really enjoying their return to the classroom. They are enjoying their teachers and being back at school with their friends. I miss having them home but know that they are enjoying their daily routine. Well...on that note...I must go and make lunches! YES, it's that exciting!

4 comments:

Mary and Isaac said...

So, Kevin is staying for the whole year? He's Joe's age, right. Man, it would be crazy to be away from home for the whole year. Is he going back for Christmas?
It looks (and sounds) like you guys had a wonderful vacation. I wish I could've joined you... alas, I was alone for a goodly portion of the summer, and now that Isaac's started classes again- here I am. Such is life at this point in my life. I'm waiting for my new employment authorization document. My last one expired aug 31, and I assumed that they'd send a new one to be in effect right away. Nope.
Anyway... after catching up on everyone's blog... I feel inspired to update my own. I admit, I became a slacker this summer... but our comp has been non-operational most of this last month.
Love you guys! Say hi to the "men".
~ M

Karen Nieuwhof said...

A whole year?!?!?!? That's crazy. I hope you like him as much as Eddy. Wow -- he'll miss his family.
So glad to hear that Ray enjoyed his trip. We'll await his stories with anticipation. :D
So... go make those exciting lunches and remember this excitement when you're making the 200th one. Sigh. I always find lunches hard. Where's the variety? I'll have to be inventive.
Hi to the boys. Love to all, Karen

Matt n' Amanda said...

Yay... is his name really Kevin? Or is that his "canadian" name? Sounds liek you are busy as usual. I cant imagine sending your kids away to school after being so used to having them there all day. I will be thinking about you during the day especially ok? Love you... Have fun.. and I hope Kevin is as great as Eddy!
Love Amanda

The Nieuwhofs said...

Welcome Kevin. Hope he will enjoy himself with you guys. Wow, a whole year, that is a long time.
Hope to hear some about Ray's trip too yet.
Have a great week, love, Randall