Congratulations!

So sweet....

So gentle....

So content...

So beautiful...

Oh, the joy you will bring, baby Chi!

It's an amazing thing to watch your little brother become a father for the first time. That whiny, tattle-tailing snot that used to drive you completely insane glows with pride and the respect you have for him fills your heart so much it hurts. So much, that you aren't sure whether you want to hug him or shove him to the ground. The grown up part of you wins and you hug him; congratulating him. And as you share that embrace you whisper sweet congratulationsand want to add a few snickering things like "don't screw this up or I'll tell mom and dad."

May God bless your beautiful family.

Love you.

Summer Summary

If I could paint a picture of our summer, I couldn't find enough colors! It was beautiful, busy, and a whirlwind of laughter & fun! The memories of these past months will not fade, even as the exhaustion finally begins to lessen. As we fit ourselves back into a schedule of church, school, scouts, guitar lessons and soccer we find comfort in have one another to lean against. Thank you Lord, for my family! And thank You for a Summer that's memories will warm our hearts all winter long!