Yesterday was incredible! Our kitchen was filled with amazing friends. There were ten of us, working for hours, smiling the whole time. The end result? One WHOLE freezer is FULL of meals, side dishes, snacks, and breakfast foods for Kayla to use while we are in China. I am still amazed at how quickly and efficiently we got everything done!!! (Celiac disease and many food allergies – in the little boys and I – cause us to use our kitchen hard and make everything from scratch.)

Warning: Crazy lady with a new camera and a new blog equals lots of photos!

During our lunch break we all sampled the baby food pouches I will be taking to China. They are a great idea from my nutritionist, as I will not be eating anything in China but what we can bring with us. I think with the plans we have I will be able to keep full while we are there, but satisfied? Not likely! But keeping full and my blood sugar stable is all that really matters!

The day continued in blessings as we kept two girls overnight last night. While my eyes were crossing from exhaustion, there was a rowdy game of Dutch Blitz going on!

Today they kept busy on more China projects! I snuck in and stole some photos of two that were working on a top secret project…..shhh!! Don’t tell!!

As we continue each day to prepare, we are holding on earnestly to what lies ahead……

As we were hanging out in the kitchen this afternoon with friends (more on that later!), I received this text:

GO, paperwork, GO! Thank you, Lord!!! We are moving right along……Yahoo!!!!!

This weekend was busy.

Had us going in all different directions.

AND we saw the sun for the first time in SEVEN days.

Finishing out the weekend the way we did….was just……good. So good.

Something about the south side of the farm with its views and a warm fire with the people you love. That’s what I’m talkin’ about!

This little man of ours….is such a gift.

Praising God for our six beautiful rewards!