Just back from the USA. This time, when we entered both the US and NZ, the passport screeners said "Welcome home."

And, somehow, both feel like it.

That's Ivey and Kiko.

It was a great visit back to the states. Our first day started with the USA v. Ghana in the world cup. Then it was on to Tom's big b-day, the pride parade, and hurricane Alex started burbling out in the Gulf. Yep, you're not in Montrose if the streets aren't flooding and someone's chucking beads at you. Here's to watching people drive where the street used to be.

It was pretty much nonstop from there. Loved playing Oh hell with Hlavinka boys, the epic volleyball re-match at Rice U, Scrabble night, and a string of other great chats and visits with family and friends. One thing about having only a few days, we really appreciated each and every get together.

We'll get some more pics up soon. Now it's back to folding clothes in the goblin hat.

Miss you guys already.