Weekend of Emotions

We spent last Saturday at my in-laws celebrating Cale's, Mya's, and our niece Sara's birthdays...and then visiting the grave site of our niece Grace. The cemetery was so surreal and peaceful and then we walked back in Tony's parents house to hear the sounds of squeals and laughter. It was such a good reminder to not take their little precious lives for granted and to be thankful for the time that God has given us. Our cup runneth over!

Did I mention that there were tigers and a band for entertainment?

Take Me Out to the Ball Game...

Last weekend was our second annual trip to St. Louis. This was Mya and Silas' first baseball game, and it was Cale's first time to know the players and truly be interested in the details of the game. It was great to see the joy as he took it all in. Go Cardinals...sure wish they would have actually won!

One Year Ago...

One year ago today, Tony and I were in Ethiopia meeting our SON Silas for the first time. We had no idea what was in store :)...it was a hard year...and a great year! God has given us an incredible love for this ornery little boy, and He has used that love to soften the heart of Silas. Praise be to God for His incredible gifts!

School Days

Cale started Kindergarten today, and Mya went to preschool. They were so excited. Their favorite part of the day was eating lunch at school with the big kids. Oh, wouldn't it be nice if those simple things would always bring them such joy!

Cousins

Our church had family camp this weekend, and we shared a cabin with Seth & Nicki. It was a great time of fellowship (well it was for us-we can't speak for them!) . It's neat to have a BC (before children) moment...staying up late, playing cards, and laughing until your side hurts...pretending that you won't be up in a couple hours to the sound of someone crying.

Two of the hi-lights this weekend were hearing my sweet nephew call me "C-tah", and then just standing amazed at how God puts families together. Would you ever guess that these beautiful, polar opposite boys would be cousins? :) I love it!