Duck-Duck Goose Fundraiser

We had no idea what to expect from our Friday Fundraiser with Duck-Duck Goose, but we were totally overwhelmed and thankful for the support of so many friends and family that passed out fliers, spread the word and went to the sale on Friday.  THANK YOU!! Yesterday, they cut our adoption agency a check for $344.70 with "raby adoption fund" in the memo line! Praising the Lord...He does and will provide.

Journeying On,

He's Alive!

Hope you and your family were able to spend time together celebrating our risen Savior.  It seems all weekend my mind has been flooded with songs and scripture, giving me chills, stirring my heart and causing great gratitude to fill my heart.  If you need a reminder of how incredible our Savior is, I encourage you to head over to the Daily Devotional Blog and read Saturday's post.  It's exactly what my heart needed to be reminded of this weekend.

We had been hopeful that Easter would mark Ethan and Addison's debut to the church nursery, but a pulmonologist appointment last week suggested we wait.  It seems that RSV is sticking around a little longer than usual this year.  We're now hoping for the end of May. 

Even though they didn't go to church, they still got to wear their Easter outfits.  I was anticipating a little more growth from Ethan when I bought his outfit, so he might get another season out of it:) 

Journey On,

A Little Vaca

So in mid March we headed to the mountains with the Raby side of the family for a little vacation.  It was a fantastic break from the usual routine and a treat to have so many baby sitters.  It was a great reminder to me how much I love living near the mountains; God is such an amazing Artist!

March Madness happened to be during vacation
so we had to represent:)

Love this little guy's facial expressions

Everyone looking and smiling at the same time...amazing

Laural Falls

No one was injured for those of you freaking out
about how close to the edge they are:)

It was a perfect day for hiking

Yep...sunlight=super red hair

I think this is the first picture in a year without kids

Somewhat stroller friendly trail

Sweet, sleepy girl

Uncle Awesome, Aunt Lindsey and Jackson

What's family vacation without putt-putt



Just had to add a few shots from their wagon...which they love!



Journeying On,



Little Steps

This is a week or so late, but these things are hard to catch on video:)

Good work little man!

Journeying On,

Still Working

Early Sunday afternoon I held a sleeping baby Ethan in my lap as our plane touched down in Knoxville.  As we pulled down the runway I couldn't help but begin thinking about the day when we get to bring our next baby home.  I imagined how excited I would be to introduce our baby to their brother and sister, family and friends.  To see all the people waiting to welcome us and our baby home (hint, hint).  It's a beautiful thought to think that sweet day is already being orchestrated by our heavenly Father!  

Making that day a little closer...

This weekend is one of my favorite consignment sales, Duck-Duck-Goose and it's also an adoption fundraiser opportunity for us.  On Friday, April 15, the sale will give 10% of your purchase towards our adoption IF you hand them a copy of the form below at check out.  It's a really easy way to jump start our fundraising, and a pretty easy one I think:)  Feel free to pass it along! 

 Journeying On,

A few blogs coming your way...
East Tennessee Vacation....Raby Style
Wagon Rides
Baby Steps
Sweet Family