Still waiting.....

This week was filled with anticipation as we waited for the news our niece was being born and ready to meet the rest of her family.    My brother and sister in law will be great parents there is no doubt, but it does seem weird to me that my “little brother” (by 8 years) is grown up and going to be a Daddy!    And we are still waiting!   We have enjoyed the extra time we got with Gabe and Katelyn as we tried to distract them and keep them company.   

Sweet girls before church.  It is a miracle we got one with them both smiling and looking at the camera. 

Wednesday at small group we started a neat video series and this week focused on when the rains come, when we have storms in our life, how to we respond and what is the purpose.    The first question was what is one moment in your life that is burned into your memory as perfect.    It was a fun reflection.  For me there are several, however my top two are 1) our wedding day as I walked into the sanctuary for pictures with the bridesmaids and Betsy was singing “How Beautiful” by Twila Paris.   At that moment to me everything was perfect and I had such a peace about our marriage!  2) was after Maggie was born and Gracie was meeting her for the first time.   I had such a peace that our family was complete and our commitment to raise our daughters was solid.  There is something about the peace God gives us when we make through life and decisions!   

One moment I wish I could capture, but don’t have the privilege to as it is a quite moment between Jimmy and Maggie that I only hear about!   Maggie loves for Daddy to tuck her in last so she gets extra snuggles and to rub on his “whiskers”.   Gotta love that girl!   She is defiantly opposite of Gracie and me who would much rather NO whiskers! 

Another Daddy's Girl for sure!   (yes, she split her lip early in the week.  It was pretty bad at first but don't worry, she enjoyed sweets for dinner that night) 

This week Gracie celebrated 100th day of First Grade on Wednesday.   WOW.    The year is more than half way over.   Tonight we did our re enrollment for CCS.    It was so easy.  There was never any second guessing our decision to put her back at CCS and now we eagerly wait to know who her Second Grade teacher will be!   

The 100th day of school is a big celebration complete with a crown and glasses!