PC Graduation

As the boys are sleeping we are resting from a day of fun and sun in the park. My parents are here helping us pack up and get ready to go. We thought you might enjoy some pics from graduation.

Some of Rob's highlights (written by Rob):

1. Being given a charge from CJ Mahaney to protect the people who Christ purchased with his own blood.

2. The opportunity to tell Jeff Purswell that he is a hero to me--and that his view of Christ is what I long to see and preach to others.

3. Being "dead on" in all my selections for the awards in the class.

4. Seeing my beautiful pregnant wife clapping for me, squeezing my hand at appropriate times, and glowing throughout the evening.

5. My mother-in-law's comment at the reception after interacting with several PC students, CLC members, and Jeff Purswell, "now I know why you came here."

6. Saying goodbye. We had a lot of "lasts." Last basketball game. Last care group meeting. Last day of class. But this night it really hit us that we won't be seeing these friends we've lived life with for quite a while. It was a joy to communicate thanks and love for what our friends invested in us and the great times we had. There were many tearful moments as well as times of great laughter.

A Little Funny...

There are many areas that our precious son, Samuel, has grown in over the past year....

what a joy and answer to our prayers!

However, there is one area that could still use a bit of work...

Below you will find the evidence!

(I couldn't make it publish very large, so I stretched the photo myself,

hence the slight blurriness.)

"Stand here son. Right here."

(All you belly lovers out there...notice my roundness?!)


Yes, posed photos of any kind are not Sam's forte yet...we continue to be hopeful for the future!

Mother's Day '08

As you all know, Sunday was Mother's Day and what a day it was for this mommy! It began with breakfast in bed brought to me by all my boys yelling, "Happy Muder's Day, Mommee!" So sweet to my ears! Quite a contrast from the past years with the boys...they didn't have a clue, but this year was especially fun b/c the boys were TOTALLY into it!

Then the card and gift opening commenced! Rob had gotten a card for each of the boys to give me (even the little guy still in the "oven") and they were so funny. Then included inside the cards were typed interviews that Rob did with the boys. Here a sample of each of their responses:

Sam:
Favorite story: "Just. Hmmmm. Just Spiderman."
Song to sing: "Umm. Just the Gospel Song. Yes, and the Nigh Night Song!"
Favorite Dreams: "Just Spiderman and Hulk and Maddie and Allie and Karis"
(If girls remain in the dreams too long we may need to talk!)
Greatest fear: "scary monsters. Big spiders. I don't want them."
What does Mommy do the best?: "I don't know Daddy. I just wuv her."
I want to thank Mommy for: "I don't know Daddy. I jus wuv her."

Joel:
Favorite toy: "Wightning Mcfeen!"
Favorite story: "well...trucks! It's a big digger! Wan to read it?"
Song to sing: "I want Thomas. Well...well...maybe the Gospel Song!"
Favorite dreams: "Umm...Thomas at Sordor with James. Hmm. Maybe Pirates!
They get on my boat. Want to come on my boat?"
Greatest fear: "Uhhhh. Wions. Not bo-boes."
Favorite lunch: "well...cheeseburger. Yes. French fries."
I want to thank Mommy for: "...wuving me in my house."

(Boy #3 was a little tied up and unavailable for interview! Maybe next year!)

Rob, my wonderful husband, also gave me a card and it included a poem! He is quite the poet for those of you who didn't know! Then he blessed me with a gift certificate to a spa for a manicure and pedicure!!!! Every pregnant woman's dream come true!...That and a good nights sleep!

After all the spoiling of Mommy, we headed to church for a wonderful time worshipping the Lord and hearing God's word! After church we headed to my favorite Mexican restraunt in Gaithersburg and got there right after they opened! Perfect timing with two toddlers in tow!

So anyways, to sum the day up...I am blessed beyond measure! My boys are one of my greatest joys and there are no other children I would rather be raising, loving, and caring for each day, then them! Who knew, several years ago, as tears fell from my eyes, on yet another childless Mother's Day, what blessings and joys the Lord had in store for me! All praise to Him, for not just the wonderful gift of my sons, but for the greatest gift of all, my salvation!

Spidermen and Scissors...

No, Spiderman did not resort to scissors instead of shooting web and he does not have a twin brother who was also bit by a radio-active spider...it's just my boys dressing up like their favorite superhero one morning! And Sam is learning to use scissors, so I thought I would add a few pics of my big boy and a short little video too! Enjoy! Love you all!

All my Spidermen...one in his "Peter Parker" get-up!

Spiderman Time!

Sam (right)sportin' his mask!

Joel (left)...in case you couldn't tell!

Scissor Time!