Quarterly Review

We haven't posted very much over the last couple months, because the whole point of this blog has been to update you on our lives overseas. Being back in the States has thrown us for a loop, and frankly, you all know what America looks like, so we haven't felt the need to post as frequently as we do when we're living in Central Asia.

But, we've got some pictures to share from the last few months here in Texas, so here's a Doug, Jessica, Ethan, Baxter, and Maranatha Quarterly Review (in pictures):

Jessica's mom & dad took the boys to an "Elmo" show and the boys loved it. They said Baxter laughed like this the whole time:We took the kids to a model train exhibit in Fort Worth last week, and the boys loved it- ALL the boys (Ethan, Baxter, Doug, and Jessica's dad- "Papa") loved it! :)

We've been blessed to be back near family during this time of waiting. The kids have had a wonderful time with our parents, and here's a picture of some snuggle time with Papa:

Mei Mei is a joy to all of us- and is so smiley. Though she looks like Baxter in her general "look", she has over-the-top smiles that remind us SO much of Ethan. Here's one (from the first time she got to swing):