Adventure #1 - On April 13, the triplets turned TWO!!! Getting birthday photos of three active toddlers together spanned a three-day time period in four different locations. There were bubbles, a bubble gun, balloons, wrapping paper, bows, a wagon, six balls, a bright yellow bus complete with three little people and music, wipes, books, fruit snacks, Smarties, juice cups, two umbrellas, and several playgrounds. We lost the three little toy people, broke the bubble gun and one umbrella, retrieved two balls from a stream, and popped one large bouncy ball. We did a couple loads of laundry mid-photo shoot and took 1600 total pics. So, please, please, PLEASE enjoy the final product. I know that I sure do.
Taerik Andrew
This smart little red-head can proudly point to his nose, ears, eyes, hair, mouth, and belly-button. He has a great throwing arm with fantastic aim and could play catch for hours. He loves snuggles and balls.
Drake Alexander
Affectionately known as "Doodle", he is all giggles and goofiness. He loves to flop and wrestle. He has no clue where his eyes, ears, nose, or mouth are because frankly, he doesn't care. Drake loves cars, wrestling, and his daddy.
These two little men just melt my heart.
Keira Ashleigh
Little Miss K isn't really little at all. In fact, I just got rid of several 3T dresses that were clearly too small and replaced them with 4T. She loves to clean and help mommy. Her favorite things include jewelry and pink nail polish. She absolutely hates dolls, though, and will quickly throw them on the floor if offered.
Along with their birthday came the farewell to pacifier's and the Sunday morning nursery, These big kids are now in the two-year old Sunday School class. I consider our family so very, very blessed and cannot imagine our lives without these three precious gifts!
Adventure #2 - April 7-18 found me once again touring with Forever Be Sure. On top of singing thirteen concerts, I also had the privilege of speaking four times at ladies meetings. Though I lost my voice almost completely and arrived home totally exhausted, it was a profitable and God-honoring trip. These sweet ladies are a hoot to be around and serving the Lord together is priceless. Many lives were touched and many memories were made!
Adventure #3 - We have begun preparation for the May 24 transfer of our remaining two babies!!! God just keeps on opening doors. A saline-infused sonogram this week miraculously revealed a clear and healthy uterus, ready for medications. And so, the shots have begun and travel plans are in place. This is our sixth and final trip to the NEDC in Knoxville. It also just so happens to fall on the week of our 14th anniversary. God has always provided, but this time He sent an extra special blessing when $1500 was delivered for us to travel more comfortably. We are super excited to be able to fly this time and spend an entire week together in TN. Isn't God good? Another aspect of God's provision - we have not needed to buy diapers in OVER A YEAR. That's diapers times three, people!!! Every few months, we arrive home to find a stack higher than our front door. We are SO thankful for a God who provides and for the people He uses to inspire our thanksgiving!
"You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God. For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many thanksgivings to God."
(2 Corinthians 9:11-12)
