Pictures are coming!

Hi Everyone!

Thanks for all your prayers! Andy & I had the most amazing time in the Caribbean. We loved the cruise and definitely recommend it to all of you. It was hard initially without the girls but once we heard that they were well then we were able to just relax. We didn't realize just how much our lives circle around the girls. It felt wonderful to just focus on one another and it really felt like a years worth of dates! It was so much fun . . . the cruise was so beautiful and it felt great to be pampered and feel "rich" for a week:) The cruise ship was huge!! It had a mini golf course, a rock climbing wall, a casino, a theatre, karaoke, a disco, a spa, art auctions, pools, food, food and more food and so much more!!! They say people gain one to two pounds a day with all that food!! The ports of call were gorgeous! Our favourite was Cozumel it had great shopping and beautiful beaches. It was nice to be able to speak some Spanish with the locals although I do not like bartering:) It has been hard adjusting to real life again and we both are so tired! But we would do it again in an instant!! It was such a wonderful experience. I will post pictures soon! I will try and post a variety of pictures over the next week once I get myself organized. I hope you are all well!

Caribbean here we come!!!

Hi everyone! Well today has been quite the busy & emotional day. We drove the girls to the ferry and said our goodbyes . . . that was hard. Cally ran back and hugged me once more and that is when the tears began to fall. Gabriella wasn't really aware of what was going on. Although my mom said she kept calling for me . . . and Cally did cry at first but then settled down. My mom called later on to let us know that they are all safe and sound in Victoria so I am feeling better. The girls are already loving all the attention. So we are about to head to the airport and Dave is driving us . . . what a nice guy:) So please pray for us and for the girls!! Thanks for all your prayer and support as well as safe travel wishes!! We are off to the Caribbean!! I'll post another blog when we get back & fill you in on our adventure!!

The Bond!

Hello everyone! I hope you are all well & healthy! Here is a picture of my girls watching one of their favourite shows together. I love the joy you see their eyes & the way the cuddle with each other. They have really connected and it is so sweet to see them run to one another in the morning . . . or when they get home from the babysitter. They truly love one another. I pray that the bond between them will grow & that they will be able to depend on one another. I pray they will love each other the way I love my sisters. This sister bond is special and this week Nelia & family came for a visit and the week before I had a sister day with both of my sisters. Those times are so special and I desire that connection for my girls. I've watched a few movies lately that were about the sister bond (Material Girls . . . yes I did watch it! It is with the Duff sisters!!) as well as the girlfriend bond which was seen in the movie The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. In both of these movies you could see the powerful connection between the characters. So I am grateful to my sisters and to my wonderful friends who truly make my life so much better! I love you guys! So thanks to all of you for being there for me! Here's praying that our children will also make some wonderful bonds witht their siblings and friends!! Have a great week!