I figured that it is time for an end of the year post. Honestly, I'd post more often if my life was a little more exciting for people to read about. It was different when we were adopting; even when the kids were little. Now they are not so little anymore. When I look at all my children, it's like our lives are on fast forward. We had a wonderful year. Through all the good times, sad times, God is always gracious to us. I am so thankful for His Goodness!
Virginia is always good for hiking.
And tree-climbing!
(Downtown Chicago)
We visited family and friends in Illinois.
We had a beautiful weekend in D. C. with the girls. It was the first time Ivy visited the city. Eva and Joy were very little the last time we were there.
Jordan came home for a nice long visit in May. She is now out of the Navy and working and living in San Diego. She is still too far away for my liking...but I enjoy every moment I do have with her. Life threw us a curve-ball when her marriage ended. It was a hard time for everyone. But, again, God takes care of us and His love is amazing! Jordan is marrying Nate in the spring!
I've been spending more time with mom lately. She has been diagnosed with Macular Degeneration. Her eyesight is pretty bad, so my sisters and I decided to throw her a surprise birthday party. It was a lot of fun for her and us!
We had three birthdays this fall. Eva, Ivy, and Jack.
Eva wanted a soccer net.
Jack just wanted money.
And, now that Ivy is 15, all she seems to want is money, also.
We put our Christmas tree up the weekend after Thanksgiving this year. Surprisingly, I couldn't wait to get it up because I wanted to see Abraham's reaction. He has been very good with the tree. He only messes with a few ornaments, but loves to go behind the tree to do his business.
My favorite guys setting up the tree. Abe enjoyed being part of it all.
The girls and I waiting on the men to finish their job, so we could decorate!
He is such a sweetie!
Merry Christmas!
