Most of you aren’t up right now to read this, but naturally, I can’t sleep. After 4 weeks, tomorrow we bring our Eastern European friends back to the airport. They have reassured…
Open Wide & Say, “Awww!”
I have been dreading this week. This was the week that the boys would be visiting the dentist. I have heard horror stories of the multiple-thousands-of-dollars’ worth of work that some of…
Photo Blitz.
First of all, I would like to give a shoutout to Dr. Kimberly Cruise and the staff at the 10th Street Iowa Eye Care. They took such good care of the boys…
The Gospel According to Seuss.
Traditions are big for our family. So even though our family is enhanced with two extras this year, our Christmas celebrations continued as usual. We explained to the boys that the final…
I love Jesus. I believe Jesus. Jesus changed my life.
Those words are embossed on three bracelets that O. wears. On this very holy day, as you are tempted to rush around to buy one more, rush one more, stress over one more…
Quick Photo Update.
There’s nothing earth shattering to report, but I wanted to share a couple of great photos from today. Today was Jeremy’s birthday. The love of my life and the best father I…
Sunday Funday.
Wow this was an action packed day! I think the boys must be exhausted. I know I am. We warned them that our church would be very different from their church. When…
Day by Day.
Well, another successful day with these sweet visiting brothers. The day began with a big breakfast of eggs, hash browns, toast and juice. They eat everything we put in front of them and…
O&V’s Excellent Adventure–Day 1.
So Day 1 is basically under our belts. Wow, I’m exhausted and Jeremy did most of the “heavy lifting” today. He was up before I was making pancakes and all psyched up…
The Adventure Begins!
After a 3-hour wait at O’Hare we have finally met the boys! O. Is super tall! And they both just have the sweetest smiles! Now for the 4-hour drive home. We are…