Brady's first date!

So much has happened in a matter of weeks. Patrick got a promotion, Jordan made the Dean's List again, Zach is doing amazing in his math class, Becky will be the team leader for the second grade next year, Brady got invited to Sadie's, Dad and I survived a white out and our precious little Courtney Lynn was born on March 18th. Wow!!!

So this has been a wild few weeks for our family! Zach is home on Spring break. I forget what a great sense of humor this kid has, it's wonderful having him home. Patrick got a promotion at work! He's amazing! Brady got his driver's license this morning! Yes, we are finally done with driving school, driving practices and the big test! Let me add that without Dad the majority of you would never have got in your 50 hours of practice driving! I am grateful for his calm, sweet spirit and unlimited patience as you should be! And finally but certainly not least in the news department, Maran and Devin have a new member of the family, Courtney Lynn! We are so excited to visit and hug and kiss this beautiful baby. Excitement galore! And we love it all!!!

Baby Shower Presents

How many years ago was this? Let's see, two daughters-in-law, one son-in-law, four and 3/4 grandchildren and a number of college degrees ago. How wonderful that our family continues to grow and expand and love fills all the spaces! Life keeps getting better and better and this cute little family keeps getting better and better. Love to each and every one of you!!!

May I take a moment and express gratitude for the example of faith and trust shown by this young couple as they go through a trial many of us could not endure. They have never asked, 'why us' nor expressed anger as they continue this pregnancy knowing that soon this little angel will be called home. May each of us learn from their example and totally lean upon the Lord and upon family. I am so grateful that they are a part of our family.