Working with Papa

There was lots of computer work to do that day.

Happy 90th Birthday Sweet Grandma!

I had to post this one by itself. It's hard to believe that my grandma is 90. (She still played ball in the hallway of her apartment complex with the girls!) I thank God for this dear woman. I thank God that she has been such a great influence in my life. I thank God that He has used her faithfulness in daily prayer for my life. I'm so glad that Gabi got to meet one of her greatest prayer warriors!

I love you Sweet Grandma!

Florida Trip

In October (I know, I'm a bit behind on my updates!) the girls and I got to fly to Florida to meet Aunt Beth, Cousin Sammie, and Sweet Grandma. We met my parent's and my sister there as well. It was a great visit and we loved being able to be there to celebrate Sweet Grandma turning 90!

Gabi loved the airplane ride! Anna was prepping in case of an emergency.

In Orlando, waiting for the others to arrive.

Enjoying the swing time at the ranch. Aunt Beth (pictured swinging with us), treated us like royalty at her "bed and breakfast."

Anna and Grandpa out on the truck to check on the cattle.

Gabi loved the truck rides and all the animals.

Stopping to remember cooking out at this very spot many times for holidays, when Uncle Steve and Sweet Grandpa were still with us.

Riding practice.

Sweet Grandma helped serve communion to us on her birthday. A very special memory.

Gabi got to meet Aunt Kelly and her newest baby, Samuel.

Aunt Kelly letting Anna play with her stuff. She wants to beat Aunt Jamie for the "favorite aunt award."

Anna wanted to hold her new cousin every chance she got.

The 90th birthday celebration!

We didn't go to Disney World, but we found this princess to pose with at the airport.

Sleeping beauties on the way home.

It was a fun trip. Thanks Sweet Grandma for making it possible!

Popcorn

Gabi is so happy! She is having popcorn for her snack! This is huge, considering she was only able to handle baby food consistency just 5 months ago. Since then she has learned to use new parts of her mouth, chew different textures, and enjoy so many more things. She continues to work on taking small bites and feeding herself independently, but she is gaining in this too. She was thrilled to be able to have this special snack.

Thank you, Show Hope.

We were blessed to receive a generous grant for our adoption from the ministry Show Hope. http://www.showhope.org

Recently, we were invited by Steven Curtis Chapman and his team to come to a concert in Rochester, MN and help promote adoption. The boys and I attended the concert and worked at the Show Hope booth. David and the girls enjoyed staying at the hotel while we were gone. It was a nice family get-a-way.

Night football

David woke the boys up after they had gone to bed (10:30pm) and took them out to play a night game of football under the lights. They had a great time!

Jeremiah is all ready for hunting this year.

Snuffy's Malt Shop

Happy Birthday Thailie!

Thanks Mr. Mike!