our little angel!

Ruby and I got a chance to spend a long weekend in Colorado with my sister and her family. It was really fun. Ruby got to meet two of her cousins Grace and Jack who are so sweet. It was hard to leave them. We picked up this sweet little angel costume at a consignment store and had to get it. She certainly is our little angel!

Isn't she cute!

She is the biggest sweetheart and she brings so much joy to our family.

First day of Kindergarten!

Well today was Wyatt's first day of Kindergarten. He left with a smile, and came home with a smile! I on the other hand was nervous the entire time and finally ended up calling his teacher to see how he was doing about half way through. Ehh I cant believe I am that mom!!!! I really can't believe that our boy is in Kindergarten. It seems so weird and quiet when he is gone. Now Owen will start preschool, 2 days a week, next week...how exciting! Oh the times that Ruby and I will have, no trains or trucks allowed!

attempting the impossible!

SO Joe and I thought while the kids were all in their Sunday best we would try and get a photo of all of them. This proves easier ssaid that done! Cory...you have your work cut out for you! This one if Wyatt tickling Ruby under her chin to get her to smile. Also Miss Audrey came over to meet her newest cousin last week. Totally fun. She is so precious and I cant wait for the 2 girls to grow up together and be great friends.

A few more pics

All of these pics were taken when we were in Africa. When I get around to downloading pics from our camera again, I will post more pics with family. Oh this is Beza'a most beloved nanny. She was very sad to see her go. You could tell that she loved her very much, something we will tell Beza about later and hold dear to our hearts.

She is finally home!

Ruby "Beza" is finally home! We got in on Friday the 3rd. She is beautiful, smart and healthy. She is everything that we could have asked for and more. We truely feel SO blessed by this little one. She is all girl and we LOVE it. The boys are loving their new sister and are taking their role very seriously. Wyatt has really stepped up into big brother mode and is being VERY helpful and sweet with her. Our stay in Africa was life changing with so many wonderful/sad/moving experiences and stories it is hard to know where to start. We are just SO glad that she is home safe and we are now a family of 5!!!!

We are off!

It is 11pm and we get up at 3:45 am to leave and go get our new baby girl! As soon as we catch a breath we will post some pics of our trip. Oh my goodness!!!!!