The Story of the Linne-Laughlin Family!: Melanie, McKenzie and Lili

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Melanie, McKenzie and Lili

It's so hard to believe the end of their trip is already here and they are on their way home. Lili is so happy and full of smiles. What a beauty! Safe travels!! Love Tracie

2 comments:

Unknown said...: She is so cute. Welcome home

Lisa; January 31, 2008 at 4:22 PM
Melanie said...: Hi Tracie,
It was so fun to see all of our pictures on your blog. You are so great!!! Today was a bit hectic and we are having normal jet lag issues but hopefully in a few days I will feel like I can actually handle being a mom :)
I hope you are well!
Love ya, Melanie - oh, thanks for the e-mails - I had a friend of yours (Anne) e-mail me - I need to take a second sometime soon and respond to the e-mails I could not respond to while in China... come see us!!! Good-luck packing for your next exciting trip - you are amazing!!!; January 31, 2008 at 9:23 PM

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