I will never forget when you were born, Chad Ryan! You took your time wanting to come into this world, but many days after your due date, once you decided to arrive , you were in our arms 2 hours and 15 minutes later. The nurse announced “It’s A Boy!” and then immediately said “I can’t wait to measure that boy’s head!”

You were a huge baby, Chad! But maybe that just means you will do huge things with your life.

Cannot believe you are eleven.

You asked for a checkerboard cake, and your big sis did not disappoint.

What a beautiful labor of love!

Happy Birthday, sweet boy!

This was our team Eliza as we headed to Madison today!

We sang our ABC’s all the way there and back!

Thankful for a good doctor visit, safe travels (even though it was a mix of snow and rain the whole way home), and lots of fun and laughter in the van!

A dear friend called last week to share scripture that was on her heart for me.

Zephaniah 3:17.

This morning Kayla delivered a gift to me from my secret pal at church.

Brought out some much needed sobs.

Yes, Lord. You are mighty in the midst of me. Without You, I am nothing.

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One determined little sweet pea working hard to be on the move again.

Can’t help but smile through the sorrow.