We made it to November. And, if you've managed to catch up with us this past month... you'd totally understand why we feel like we've just finished a marathon length three-legged race. If it doesn't get too exhausting...I'll try recollecting all the 'fun and adventures' of October 2012. We started the month with our 1st Family Day and we knew that from there on out, it was going to be a crazy busy month. And, we were right. Kim had trips to Chamberlain then Huron all in one week. Chamberlain to be recognized for my National Board Certification and Huron for FCCLA. Wes was (as usual) AMAZING! Between the trips on the one day (Saturday) home between all the driving... we had our 1st family photos!
That same day- we were incredibly blessed to welcome home this sweet little Ethiopian princess.
Oh, how we have prayed and believed and prayed and hoped and prayed for that day to finally happen. She is beautiful and is an amazing answer to prayer. That part of the day really, really reminded me that God never forgets about us. He rescues the needy. And, he brings joy after times of quiet. It was amazing to witness the homecoming and uniting of a family. A family that God created and orchestrated. I think it is even more emotional to watch having been there in those shoes with those emotions before while knowing the joy and blessings which are just beginning.
And... I might have whispered in Kaleb ear something about how they'll look great together at prom and/or their wedding someday down the road ;)
By the time we got home that night... we discovered Kaleb had a fever. A fever of 102- yuck. Within a few days, he started breaking out in this weird bumpy rash. Roseolla, it was. Had never heard of it but it quickly explained the 4-5 days of sudden fevers. His bumps came back again last week but, thankfully are going away with some prescription cream.
Other fun fillers we've had this month include... still running the volleyball concessions (I sold 30lbs of popcorn seed last night alone) during the week, a VB Saturday Tournament, organizing our church Operation Christmas Child project, getting lots and lots of dangling house projects done, cleaned the carpets, purged the closets and a quick but super, super nasty bout of food poisoning for Kim. I will never, ever eat store bought spinach dip again. Enough said. Wes made a trip to Colorado to be with his brother who is recovering from his recent surgery related to his colorectal cancer. The BEST news of the month- the chemo, the radiation, the surgery and prayers were successful! Go God! Go Ryan!
And, now its November. And, we are excited for November because it means that the calendar is still full but not nearly as psycho, crazy busy. It means that maybe I'll get crazy and you know... cook. And, fold the laundry this month (maybe). It also means that within a few weekends it'll be Thanksgiving with family and suddenly Christmas will be here. And, before we know it we'll have turned the corner on winter.
They turned out great and thanks so much HH Photography!
nothing compares to an airport welcome home...
Oh, how we have prayed and believed and prayed and hoped and prayed for that day to finally happen. She is beautiful and is an amazing answer to prayer. That part of the day really, really reminded me that God never forgets about us. He rescues the needy. And, he brings joy after times of quiet. It was amazing to witness the homecoming and uniting of a family. A family that God created and orchestrated. I think it is even more emotional to watch having been there in those shoes with those emotions before while knowing the joy and blessings which are just beginning.
And... I might have whispered in Kaleb ear something about how they'll look great together at prom and/or their wedding someday down the road ;)
By the time we got home that night... we discovered Kaleb had a fever. A fever of 102- yuck. Within a few days, he started breaking out in this weird bumpy rash. Roseolla, it was. Had never heard of it but it quickly explained the 4-5 days of sudden fevers. His bumps came back again last week but, thankfully are going away with some prescription cream.
Other fun fillers we've had this month include... still running the volleyball concessions (I sold 30lbs of popcorn seed last night alone) during the week, a VB Saturday Tournament, organizing our church Operation Christmas Child project, getting lots and lots of dangling house projects done, cleaned the carpets, purged the closets and a quick but super, super nasty bout of food poisoning for Kim. I will never, ever eat store bought spinach dip again. Enough said. Wes made a trip to Colorado to be with his brother who is recovering from his recent surgery related to his colorectal cancer. The BEST news of the month- the chemo, the radiation, the surgery and prayers were successful! Go God! Go Ryan!
And, now its November. And, we are excited for November because it means that the calendar is still full but not nearly as psycho, crazy busy. It means that maybe I'll get crazy and you know... cook. And, fold the laundry this month (maybe). It also means that within a few weekends it'll be Thanksgiving with family and suddenly Christmas will be here. And, before we know it we'll have turned the corner on winter.
I'll leave you with one last picture...
This is how my guys fell asleep the other night- literally, collapsing in a heap on top of each other.
Have a good one... I'm off to bake my rock star husband some long, long over due chocolate chip cookies!
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