Sunday

Glorious Day!!  This morning I totally enjoyed the chaos of getting two toddlers ready and out the door for church.  And they seemed to love church nursery for the first time.  I remember thinking this day would never come, but God's faithfulness has once again proven so true and so good.  I know many of you have prayed for this day, and I am so thankful that you can rejoice with us in this answer to our prayers. 

Sunday afternoon Addison's G-tube broke then came out while she was napping, and because I didn't find it until the end of her nap it was hard to know how long it had been out.  If it's out for too long the hole begins to close and it's really hard to to get it back in.  Sadly, I couldn't get it back in at home so we headed to Children's ER (p.s. they've never had one come out during normal doctor's office hours...go figure).  Overall, she had 8 attempts at putting one in with three different sizes to stretch the hole back out.  But they finally got her Mic-Key button back in.  She was so brave!!

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,

His Goodness Continues

Last fall this little miss had a MRI and a neurologist that weren't sure she would ever crawl, yet alone walk!

We praise you, LORD, for all your glorious power. With music and singing we celebrate your mighty acts. -Psalm 21:13



Journeying On,

DNA

I can't even pretend to understand the complexity of atoms, molecules and DNA.  But I do find it fascinating to see how God mixes up these microscopic cells and puts them together in a unique way to form a precious person, created in His image.  I thought it might be fun to compare Ethan and Addison's one year pictures with some pictures of us and our siblings at about that age.  Please leave lots of comments, as I would love to hear your perspective!

And yes, I got permission from my siblings/siblings-in-law to post their amazingly cute baby pictures:)

Journeying On,

Button Buddies

I recently discovered this little invention through facebook and we are in love.  We've been going through about a box of gauze a week, but these are washable and keep their g-tubes much cleaner.  Not to mention that they are WAY cuter:)  Thank you http://www.mybuttonbuddies.com/!

I also cleaned out our "medical supply" shelves yesterday and thought I would take a picture of our monthly formula delivery.  Yes, I'm so grateful for the man that delivers all this to our house each month!

Journeying On,

Sleep in Peace

I had just taken this picture the other morning and when I read this verse today I couldn't help but think of it.  Praising the Lord for his protection and promises.

Journeying On,