the day I lost it {my mind}

I was recently going through old photos of Brenden for a
graduation presentation.

Boohoohoo,
is what I muttered through it all.

Then I discovered it.

The very moment that I lost my mind...long, long ago:

Brenden.
With birthday cake candles up his nose.
And lighting them.


Can someone remind me again why I'm sad about him
growing up?


So my mind continues to be...lost.

Life is just easier that way.

Boys are fun.
And dangerous.
And terrifying.
And hilarious.
And dangerous.

And I'm getting two more.

The ride continues...

rollercoaster {cont'd}

I sure do wish I could tell you that our TA was safe and sound
in the loving arms of our agency.

But, no.

However, it IS on its way.
That has been confirmed.

SO, Monday (or Tuesday) it will arrive.
Next, we gotta get our CA.

Then, like the crazy people we are, we are going
to put K-man on a plane next Friday
morning...if it kills us.

pray*pray*pray*pray*pray

Oh and Brenden is scheduled to get his wisdom teeth out
that day too.

So, you know...if you need me to babysit your kids
or wash your dog or something,
I'll be free in the afternoon.

No problem.

john deere green {driving lesson #1}

TA update:
Things are in the works.
And things are moving fast.
More later.

*************

I looked out the kitchen window this evening and
I had to do a double-take
when I saw Miss Macy whizzing by on the lawn mower.

I ditched my dishes, grabbed my camera
and dashed outside.

K-man deemed it the perfect time for her first driving lesson!

And as we can all see,
she thoroughly enjoyed herself.
And like any good teenage girl, she had the foresight
to match her footwear with her
ride.

What's not to love?
Sweet freedom!

Wheeeeeee!

Dad was proud.
Always.

Country life is treating this gal just fine.

brenden is at it again {so cool}

Hey, do you guys remember Brenden's really cool
photo that he made...of himself, playing
poker...with himself (himselves)?

This time,
he involved me in a little photography project
that he is submitting to an academic meet.

It was so fun doing this!

Without further delay,
I give you....


Super Mom


How fun is that!?

Truth be told,
that's actually really me zipping around the kitchen
so fast that he was able to capture
it all in one photo.

Very cool.

charming smile {and other things}

Look what we got!

A picture of our little fella taken just last week
by another family.

He's the one smack-dab in the middle.

Look how healthy he looks!
I am SO at peace that everything is ok with him.
And I felt that even before seeing this.
God is good!

Will you also notice that he has written all over him,
cabinet-climbing, sofa-jumping,
chicken-chasing, pig-tail pulling, never-ever-ever stop
moving, then flash that charming smile...
and all is forgiven by mushy Mama?

Yes.

Boy, oh BOY.

We are in for a treat!

I think I better bubble-wrap a few things around here.


UPDATE:
Oh and I am SO THANKFUL for a family who is in China
right now who so very graciously asked their
guide to call and check on Isaiah for us.
She did and said he is FINE.
Several of the boys from the orphanage
had to go have minor surgery for
some "boy" issues.

I'm SO grateful that he is ok!!







PLEASE be sure to read my post below about Corrie if you haven't already!