Happy Turkey Day!

For These Blessings We are Most Thankful!!

"Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise;

give thanks to him and praise his name."  Psalm 100:4

Happy Birthday Noah!!

I am not really sure how this happened but our Noah has hit the double digits!!  He's been taunting me with it for months and now it's finally here. 

Ten years ago today, Noah was the answer to our prayers and my heart hasn't beated the same since the day he was born.

He is a wonderful son, an amazing older brother and a good friend.  He is confident, strong willed, out-going, and very kind hearted.  I so admire his drive and determination.  When Noah puts his mind to something, you can be sure he will accomplish it.  He inspires and amazes us everyday!!

As much as it pains me to say....Happy TENTH Birthday Noah!

 We Love You and are SO Proud of You!! 

FOUR Months!!

Four months ago today we were handed the most beautiful little girl in China!!  Today we are not only celebrating the miracle that she is to our lives, but also the blessing of knowing that she is a citizen of the United States of America!

On this Veteran's Day, it is with grateful hearts that we say "Thank You" to all the men, women, and their families, who have sacrificed so much so that we may enjoy the freedoms of this great nation.

We say a special "Thank You" to our Paw-Paw who served aboard the USS Constellation during the Vietnam War and to Mr. Rod who served during WWII.  Because of your sacrifice, your grandchildren are living in the "land of the free"!

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who serve today.  Especially with the holidays approaching and those not home to celebrate with their families.  May we not take their sacrifice for granted!

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!

Meeting Paw-Paw B

 

Since the boys were out of school Monday and Tuesday this week, we decided to take advantage of the long weekend.  David's father hasn't had the chance to meet Eva, so we made the 9 hour drive to Tuscaloosa, Alabama to introduce the two of them.  They seemed to hit it off pretty well.

We also celebrated Halloween while we were there.  The town that we were actually in is very small, but had a community trunk or treat that all of the churches got together and sponsored.  Along with that there were also games, fun jumps and a hayride.  The kids had a really good time!

Strangely, Eva has wanted nothing to do with playing in the grass, not even walking in it, since we have been home with her.  For some reason, this weekend, that changed and they all enjoyed the Fall temperatures playing outside.  She even laid in the grass and let me snap some pics!!

Although a rather quick trip, I am thankful for the time spent with family and for the cooler temperatures outside!  I'm also thankful that we have such awesome travelers!  Since we left late on Friday, we divided the trip up over two days going to Alabama, but coming back we made it home all in one long day.  The boys have their DS's and movies so they are happy and if Eva's not watching the movie with them, she's sleeping or just looking out of the window.  They handle it much better than me!