Big News

We have been approved to start another Ethiopian adoption!

About four months ago, Tony and I both realized that our hearts were still back in that orphanage half way around the world. However, we just started feeling somewhat normal again...finally over the big adjustment hurdle...figuring out how to raise three kids...and an aggressive, high energy one at that. It was such a crazy thought that we both hesitated to even share it with one another.

About that same time, without our prompting, Mya began voicing her desire for a baby sister that would have "dark skin like Silas". We are in disbelief that our future daughter was born into the heart and mind of her big sister. We prayed, wrestled, and cried (ok, at least I did!). So, here we go...walking by faith that these crazy thoughts are not our own!

July Pics

We spent the 4th of July having a beach bash at our brave aunt and uncle's house. Wouldn't you like to have this many people staying at your house?? :)

A month of firsts:

Silas' first 4th!















First time to eat grilled frog legs!
















Silas' first time to fish.















Birthday boy!! Silas' first birthday with us. :)