Owen's 3!!

I can't believe our little miracle baby is 3. How did that happen? I can remember the days, months, and yes, year of rocking that screaming kid...and yet I was so thankful he could scream!! Our joke is that he came out screaming and didn't stop for a year. Isn't God good? Who would have thought we would have had a baby girl and then a baby boy go to heaven and then God bless us again with a baby boy by adoption, and then another baby boy and baby girl!! wow! He continues to show me the blessings of walking with Him.

Owen's birth was a memorial day for sure. I was so nervous that he wouldn't live. I didn't sleep a wink the night before he was born. Those first cries of his blessed me so much. I still look at him at times and think "I can't believe you lived". It was/is truly a miracle.

He is the sweetest 3 year old. Just yesterday I heard him say "Marley, guess what, I love you." He really does love her and watch over her. He is helpful and funny. Owen, we love you so much and are glad God blessed us with your life.

We've had a busy couple of weeks. Nate started work...like a real true job. He's finally doing what he's trained 8+ years to do!! He LOVES it and I couldn't be more proud of him. I love hearing him come home and talk about his day. I have no doubt he's right where God wants him to be...which means that I'm right where I should be as well.

Aunt Jess came to visit last week. We enjoyed playing with the kids, stealing a girls night for dinner and shopping, and going to see Laura in the play Willy Wonka!!

Rob and Marty came for the weekend to celebrate Owen's birthday. We enjoyed going to Rainforest Cafe and lounging with them (we vowed not to work, since last time they came we worked them to the bone).

This week my good friend HB came and her 3 kids (2 are 2 y/o twins). Our house was full of life!! I'm sure the neighbors wondered what we were doing!! We went swimming, played at the park and had a big party for Owen!! We also enjoyed a girls night with dinner at The Cheesecake factory and some shopping. Holly also gave me some room by room decorating advise. She is good and I can't wait to apply her tips!!

Today and tomorrow I will bless my house and prepare for Nate's first weekend of call. Hope it's not too bad!