Halloween 2014

I mean there's really not much to say about these pictures other than THIS IS FUN! I love trick or treat night because the kids love trick or treat night. It's just so silly and weird and crazy to dress up in random costumes and walk around the neighborhood. Griff took a step UP this year and kept up with the big kids almost the entire night---totally impressive.

The girls got a gazillion compliments on their old lady gear-ha! And Griff of course was a superhero---he is a superhero almost every moment of every day. And we love it!

A glimpse into Grady

WHAT A GIFT! And a surprise to have our friends be able to stop at Grady's orphanage and visit him. Jenna and Evyn Thompson went out of their way to stop in to see our little guy. Grady was just going down for a nap--so quite sleepy. But today, when receiving these pictures, we felt like we had a glimpse into his world. This meant the WORLD to us. The road outside his orphanage (which he has probably never seen), the courtyard, the bed he sleeps in, that PURPLE shirt...all we've seen him in so far...and the sweet man holding his arms out to our son. God bless this man who holds our son today. We can't wait to meet him, hug him, and thank him!

Emma is 7!!?

Oh sweet Emma...such a joy to our family. Sassy and ridiculously sweet. This year you turned 7 and this year you officially started elementary school. Watching you sit at your desk on your first day of school was insanely hard, but you just flourish. I mean seriously...you love people, you love to listen to people, you love to watch people. You don't miss a beat sweet Ems. Our prayer for you is for God to increase and instill gentleness, purity and leadership in you. It is SO easy for you to make friends. We pray that God will use your influence to bring people to Him someday. You are an incredible big sister to Griffin--and one day soon you will be that for Grady, too. We love you Emma! It was fun celebrating you this October 18---your friends had so much fun at your party! Love you Rosie.