Update: Long Overdue!

The first day of school

Braeden's first day of school

Happy Birthday Garrett!


Daddy's birthday celebration, now he is 34


This is my Dad, who came to visit us over fall break. The beard was a new thing and it took a little getting used to. Love you Dad!!!



Papa braved the trampoline with the boys. He didn't realize how hard it is on the legs

The gang, plus Adi, all dressed up for Halloween. See my little ladybug! So cute!!



Well a lot has happened in the past three months and I figured I'd finally get around to updating the blog before I can no longer remember what has happened. Mostly I think I'll just post some pictures, because aren't they worth more than words anyway.

In the past 3 months the boys have all settled in to the new school year and are doing very well. Ethan really likes his third grade teacher, Mrs. Johnson, and she has truly been a blessing to us. He needs firm guidance but also needs to know that he is liked and that he can be successful. She has been excellent at helping him in all ways. He is so smart yet his energy is difficult to harness.

Garrett, my kindergartner, is doing fabulous. He loves school and wants to go full day everyday. Right now he is in the afternoon class and goes to the YMCA K+ program 2 mornings a week.

Braeden is in Pre-K and is truly a social butterfly. He loves everyone and wants everyone to be his friend. I get kinda sad when I see my baby getting so big, but I will be thankful for the day when he stops wearing diapers at night:0)

Todd and I celebrated our 13th wedding anniversary in August. I still find this hard to believe, not the marriage thing, but the fact that 16 years have past since I met him. We have certainly changed over the years and our love has grown in to something special and long-lasting with the help of our Father God.

Otherwise we have celebrated birthdays (Garrett's and Todd's), gone on field trips, volunteered at the school, had a visit from my dad in Texas, and had our first family picture taken in three years. We also had a really big milestone pass in October, our 1 year LID anniversary has now come and gone. Bring on #2!!!!!!

*****Note to Genei************
Genei my baby, no matter how long the wait we are still coming for you. You were promised to us by God and we know He is faithful. I think of you everyday and hold you in my heart. You are a big part of our family and we miss you so much. May God hold you in His arms and give you comfort, may He keep you safe everyday of your life and fulfil His promise in His perfect timing. I love you!!! Love, Mom

Enjoy the pictures!