Lots of Love from "Over There"

We received another awesome box of goodies from Christopher today.  We have the best time sitting in the middle of the floor together and sorting through all of his notes and bags and treats for us.  I know he goes out of his way to get off the ship and shop for us at each port visit.  It's not easy -- they can't leave the ship without a "liberty buddy", so he often has to round up a willing shipmate to cruise the local shops with him.  I'd love to be a fly on the wall as these big navy dudes are picking out fancy girls' shoes and baby toys to send home.

Here are a few shots of our goodies from Daddy:

Traditional headdress.

Millie got a traditional dress and scarf.

This gift is so special.  He chose individual links (her initials, a soccer ball, a dog, an ichthus)  to create a unique bracelet just for Millie

Hannah got a camel (no sound out of this one, thankfully) but she really fell in love with the sparkly shoes that came with Millie's dress.

Obviously, these did not come in the box from Dubai.  What an amazing surprise at my door this afternoon.  Mother's Day flowers from Christopher!  So beautiful and touching.