It's Tuesday I think? I slept through the night and so did Sarah and Philip. Sarah is at school, and poor Philip is still sleeping. It will take us a few days to get over the 9 hour time change. I always find it harder coming home. I have some more photos to post, and some more thoughts on the trip, but that will need to wait until I feel a bit more awake. It's great to be home. I missed my family, especially Jessica. I could talk to Juergen ,Nicole and Thomas on the phone. Jessica can not talk and I just miss her sweet self so much when I am away. She loved all the new videos and books I brought her. Her smile is so beautiful! I miss my family in America. This is the other side of this coin! I had a wonderful visit...but as always it was way too short. I'm just so grateful I could come . I hope some of my family will be coming to see us next spring. The thought comforts me. It will be a joy to travel with my parents and hopefully my brother and his wife down to Italy next spring!