While Reed was waiting in line to go through security we had a man waiting in line take this picture. I don't think Reed was happy with us. We followed him the whole length of the line like loyal puppy dogs. We just couldn't leave him. We were all crying. Well all of us but Reed and Will. Reed was so ready to get going. Once he was through security he was off on his adventure- not looking back once. That is the way I would want it.

 
Reed with Will and Mickayla. Both of these kids will change a lot in two years. I wish I had a picture of Reed with each of his brothers and sisters but my camera ran out of batteries. I hope someone who took the pictures will put them up on their blogs.

 
Reed Saying goodbye to Lily. She sure will look different when he gets back

 
Reed the night before he left for Brazil.

Thanksgiving with the family
Ann helped me learn how to put on a slide show. Some of the photos should have been deleted. But I just didin't take the time to do it. We had Thanksgiving early so that Reed could be there with us. We had a wonderful time with the whole family with there.