Sibling Love

I thought I had better write this post while I still think it is true. :)  Before Olivia arrived we wondered how the older two would react with a new baby in the house.  We have been pleasantly surprised.  Both Micah & Rebecca have taken to Olivia and are always wanting to help calm her when she gets upset.  We have been able to capture many precious moments on the camera so I wanted to share them with you.  I will probably look back at this post in the years to come and try to remember when the kids "liked" each other.

Farewell

My sister and brother-in-law (Melinda & Brian) left on Monday night to start their mission work in Maldonado, Uruguay.  It was a heart wrenching moment when we had to say good-bye to them, but God has asked to send them on their way with our blessing and so we are doing so.  They arrived safely on Tuesday night, but their 10 pieces of luggage are dragging their feet and decided that they didn't want to arrive on time.  While we will miss them terribly we are so thankful for the modern technology that allows us to stay in contact.  (Facebook and Skype are wonderful!)  Here are some photos from the airport and the final good-byes. 

 Melinda finishing the taping and zip-tying of their totes.  We wanted to weigh them before we sealed them all shut.

The kids playing on their luggage.

 A final photo with my them.  Olivia has loved having Uncle Brian across the street - not sure what she is going to do without him!

Up the steps to security they go.  We miss them already, but we love them and know that they are following God's plan for them!