The Rhodehouse Family: Infront of the lighthouse in Chania, Greece

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Infront of the lighthouse in Chania, Greece

3 comments:

Eden said...: Do you know what? I think you are the bravest most amazing person I know at this moment. You had to get passports for everyone and pack for everyone traveled inter-freakin nationaly (btw that is FURTHER than international by DEFAULT because of how many oceans you crossed) You DID THAT I did the Alcan w/ Jared and the kids and I felt like a superhero. You did all + traveled to Greece alone w/2 kids....you ARE MY HERO; November 7, 2008 at 11:35 PM
The Rhodehouse's said...: Thanks Eden, after doing that I do feel pretty confident that I could travel anywhere. Although I still am not sure I could do the Alcan alone, but if I had to I guess I would.; November 8, 2008 at 9:40 AM
Melinda H. said...: Yea! You got to take the kids to Greece! Were they surprised? It looks like it was such a great trip. Email me and let me know how it was.; November 14, 2008 at 12:52 AM

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