Fun Times With Grandma and Darlene

A few weeks ago, we had an amazing visit with Ruth and Darlene. They took time away from their reunion in Mesquite to be with us. We are so lucky! Brad and Chris slaved away (as seen in their photo) in the kitchen making legendary fondue - a delicious cheese fondue, hollandaise sauce, chocolate and butterscotch fondue as well. We were in fondue heaven. Then we got to listen to a concert - a little piano, violin, jazz combo and improv and singing. The best part was games and talking together. We are so grateful to Grandma for her faith, courage and example. Our prayers are with her this week as she recovers from her first round of Chemo.

Our adorable Gabriella!

Here's our adorable Goo. Yes, we call her our little Goo. Don't ask us where that came from - starts with G, like Gabriella? Anyway, we are unashamedly in love with her - all 7 of us! The fights over who gets to hold her have only decreased when she is poopy or really fussy. She is learning to push herself up and wants to get a hold of everything she can, especially if it is not a toy. We call her the Grabby Gabby. We are truly creative with our names :) She is just starting to eat food and loves to brush her teeth!

Our beautiful Gabriella!

House Updates

Things are coming along well with the house. Here are Emma, Benny and Gabby in front of the door leading out to the back porch. Gabby loves to help, too!

We've had a chance to do some of our own work on the house. Here are Chris and Brad installing the side door (with Kent and Greg's help). They were so much heavier than any of us imagined.

Here is a picture of Dan and Ben opening one of the crates from China with one of our wrought iron doors. Ben LOVES working with his Dad and brothers at the house.

Beach Pics

Here are some pictures from our trip to the Beach in North Carolina: