No place like home

I'm behind on my blogging duties!  Before I dive into vacation updates, I want to give a big shout

out to my in-laws for transforming our yard and garage into a HGTV-worthy makeover while I recovered in Houston.

Michelle and Lorne worked so very hard to completely organize our garage, which is so beautifully spotless now....

Michelle transformed our back patio into a much more liveable and enjoyable space.  Isn't it pretty?  Such a lovely spot for morning coffee!

Lorne worked hard to clear up the trees and bushes in the backyard, as you can see (don't be fooled by Captain America, trying to take credit)!

Lorne also arranged for our fence to be painted, which was very overdue, and updated the hose bibs.  I honestly was so shocked when I returned, I could hardly speak.  I also kept looking around for the camera crew...

The home and garden transformations were amazing and such a wonderful welcome, but these kiddos made the return even more festive, complete with crowns, sparkly dresses and handmade welcome signs....

Our golf cart arrived right before we pulled in, so we gladly took it out for a neighborhood spin.

I'm no expert in return-from-surgery-welcome-home events, but I find it hard to believe that this could be topped!  From my beautiful kids' faces to the garage and yard makeover, it couldn't have been better. I'm so grateful to my family for making this happen.  We are having a great vacation but just blogging these pictures makes me excited to return home tomorrow...there's no place like home sweet home!