Sunday, June 30, 2013
Grateful Edition:June 2013
An afternoon walk with M. Celebrating Jon. Apple pie. A 'Herrboldt' dinner. M's excitement for 1st grade. Michelle. Lunch with my guys. Colleen. Kim's help watching M. Becky's help painting high places. Family breakfast. A walk. Chat with Sharon. Bike ride to church. Staying home. Planting with Kelli. Surprise finds - Chacos and a bag. Colleen's help and friendship. Shelly's help. Encouragement from Kristi. Reminder to give grace. Prayers from Stan and Gina. Reminder of our Belize conversation regarding adoption. Colleen - what would I do without her. Colleen, Tina and Miranda. A tree to provide shade. Gifting others. A surprise gift from Meghan and Forest. Moments that leave me breathless and remind me how amazing life is. Ethiopian food and coffee! Garage sale done! Tillman family serving and loving on my family. Breakfast with Micah. Coffee. Retreating. Colleen and Van. Sherri-lyn's words. Rain. Little G - my little man on the other side of the world. Beautiful boys in my lap. Glimpse at the future. "Magic" Renewed hope. Stories that inspire. Patio meals. Adoption camp. M's excitement. Medicine. Coming home. 11 years married to my amazing husband. Colleen's help - two days in a row - seriously an incredible friend. Doctor visits. Inhalers and medicine. Miranda's help. My family being so patient with me. Sharon and Dub's help. An air-conditioner. Mostly finished house projects. Three more days until Micah is done with grad school. My family.
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Rock Hunting
Micah has been busy with the final year of grad school classes that are focused around the Earth Sciences. His geology class went on a field trip to a place not far from Laramie and today Micah took our family to the same area. M had a blast and declared it a rock hunting trip.
Friday, June 28, 2013
Summer Fun Begins
Finally feeling up to leaving the house after a week of being insanely sick. I couldn't muster up too much energy so I just took the little man to the splash pad and hoped that he was happy with the change in routine.
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Happy Father's Day!
1. What is something Aba always says to you?
I love you.
2. What makes Aba happy?
Getting a kiss from me.
3. What makes Aba sad?
When I say I don't love him, but that is only sometimes.
4. How does Aba make you laugh?
When he says funny things like, "you are a funny dude!"
5. What was Aba like when he was little?
He was like, awkward.
6. How old is Aba?
33
7. How tall is Aba?
3.8 feet tall
8. What is Aba's favorite thing to do?
Play with me.
9. What does Aba do when you are not around?
Drops on the ground from sadness.
10. What is Aba really good at?
Playing basketball and pig in my room.
11. What is Aba not very good at?
Racing, because he isn't nearly as fast as I am.
12. What does Aba do for his job?
He teaches kids stuff.
13. What is Aba's favorite food?
Probably pizza.
14. What makes you proud of Aba?
When he plays with me.
15. If Aba was a cartoon character, who would he be?
Lightening McQueen - but he can't be because he isn't fast.
16. Where is Aba's favorite place to go?
Pizza Hut.
17. What do you and Aba do together?
Run around naked.
18. How are you and Aba the same?
We both have hair, boy parts and the same difficulties like leaving someone's house and not being sad.
19. How are you and Aba different?
We don't have the same skin color or eyes.
20. How do you know Aba loves you?
Because he just does, he loves me very much!
Saturday, June 15, 2013
A New Look
We've been going like crazy preparing for the fundraising garage sale - thankfully, despite being so neglected by us these past few days the little man has been able to find ways to entertain himself.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Friday, June 7, 2013
No Taxing!
I was helping Micah clean up his classroom before he starts grad school on Monday and found this from some of his students regarding a unit he taught:
Thursday, June 6, 2013
Last Day!
We started the year like this:
We are ending the year like this:
I honestly can't believe this year is already over. The mommy emotions are pretty high.
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Saturday, June 1, 2013
A Good Trip
On our walk today, M kept picking these up. Before taking a deep breath and sending all the seeds on their way, he would wish them all a good trip.
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