Departure day....

The kids took the last opportunity to play before heading off for the airport.

They had so much fun together, and I know Tyler is very sad to see Tanner go.

He held it together all of the way to the airport, and even said goodbye just fine. We drove home and were just about to get off of the freeway and I looked at Ty in the rear view mirror...and he looked SO SO sad...and I said...honey, what is the matter, and he said...I don't want Tanner to go..and BURST into tears.


Oh it was so sad. He cried like that when his daddy left the country on business last year. I find it to be a very mature emotion for a five year old...to show sadness like that.

Losing his built in buddy proved to be very hard for the next 24 hours...

He now just keeps asking when he is coming back!