1st week back

Well, we have been home a week now! It is amazing how some things change, and some things just stay the same. I had hoped for everything to change....but after a week I realize that the sameness is good in a way. It's comforting to have the same routine, hear the same little pitter-patter of feet down the hallway, and be able to be home with the ones you love. But it's amazing how God has changed the lens that I see that sameness through. I am very thankful for that.  I pray that I can continue to see life through this lens of gratitude, of plenty, of blessing, of needing for nothing, of compassion for others, of desire to reach out and give of what I've been given.

We arrived home late Saturday night, greeted Beth and Tag on Sunday morning (Man, it was good to see those two cuties!), hung out, did laundry, and grocery shopped on Monday and Tuesday. Then Wednesday we had Beth's Field Day at her preschool, and Wednesday night started the week's wedding festivities for Luke's cousin, Sydney. Thursday was rehearsal and rehearsal dinner, and Friday the wedding at the beautiful Dallas Arboretum. So! You can see we've had a fun busy week. I promise to get Africa pics posted soon! But until then...enjoy a few from Beth's Field Day!  

Did I say how much I missed this sweet girl?

Logan and Faith Anna led the kids in Simon Says.

Tag loved the Dino Dig.

Tatoos are always a must at Field Day.

Here's another precious face that we missed terribly!  He has changed so much in 2weeks!  And his vocabulary has increased tremendously. :)  Among his new favorites are "No way!", pausing and saying, "Ummmmm...." while he's thinking, asking me to "Hold you" when he wants me to hold him, and referring to himself as "Tag!"  He is just too cute for words.  Another not-so-cute new behavior is the way he throws  himself down on the floor in a fit when he's mad.  :)  Oh well, isn't that a 19 month-old's job?  I think he's letting us know his preferences....he'd prefer us not be gone for that long again any time soon.  :) But let's not think about the tantrums right now....just focus on the cuteness of the picture.

Tag loved the Bubble station.  He got quite involved, and very wet and sticky, blowing the bubbles!

Beth and her friend Emma getting their gold medals.

And just to make sure you leave this blog with a smile on your face....Faith Anna the Rocker and her sister.

The boots are a nice touch, don't you think?