Papa Homecoming

My dad came home for Christmas on December 20th. We went to visit on the 22nd, Mom and Dad stayed at my grandpa's timeshare down at the Tropicana for the weekend. Riley was so funny about the whole thing. To begin with we have been counting down the days until Papa comes home on a paper chain. Then from somewhere Riley got the idea that Santa was bring Papa. He told everyone about that! So on Monday we told Riley we were going to see Papa, he was very concerned. At first he thought we were going to get in an airplane and fly to Qatar, but, and this is according to Riley: "It's night time in Qatar!" We explained that Papa and gotten into an airplane and flown to Vegas, and was at Grandma's house right now. He didn't believe us. It was really cute. When we got to my parents' house, Mom and Dad were in their room. Riley was convinced that we had lied to him, until Papa came around the corner! I'm not sure who was happier, Riley or Dad? I think Riley felt like he would burst with happiness! We weren't sure how Emma would react to Grandpa... but as you can see, she was just as happy to see him as Riley! She gave him a long hug! It's been fun having Dad home! He leaves on the 10th of January... so we get to have a nice long visit. Now, if Mya will just have that baby already!