Birthday Surprise

I have the greatest husband! He surprised me with my favorites: Michael Buble CD and a huge bag of Twizzlers. Then when I arrived in Springfield, he had these beautiful flowers waiting for me. He's the best!!!

I have always told him not to get me flowers...to much money...but it was perfect this year. I really enjoyed getting them this year. The colors and variety of flowers are amazing.

Thanks baby! They are beautiful and bring a smile every time I glance at them. Thank you for making my birthday special...even though we're miles apart! Love you forever and always! 143!!!

No more princess crowns! Brant now has his own dress up outfit....our little army boy.

"I want to be just like Nathan!"

The next Michael Jordan. With his tongue hanging out he made his first basket!

"Thank you for my basketball Daddy!"

Loved opening presents. He had more fun with sticking the tape to his forehead.

Cool Dude

A gift Breanna picked out just for Brant.

Happy Birthday to Brant

Our birthday boy waiting patiently.

Birthday Cake

Big Helper

Breanna did a great job helping make Brant's cake!

Around the World and Back

We've traveled around the world and back ... or so it seems. Last week we were in 3 states in one day! We were able to visit John again, the first time in a month for Brant. It was an eventful weekend full of signing papers on our new home. We need God to work a miracle ... and soon! We're believing we'll be in Texas by mid-September. We have so many praying for us in Texas, Kansas City, Springfield, Kansas, and more! Thank you to those who have lifted us up in prayer! As I'm sitting here typing, Breanna is playing so quietly and humming the hymn "My God is so Big!" SO TRUE! "My God is so big, so strong, and so mighty, there's nothing my God cannot do..."

John is in full swing. School is getting ready to start in a couple of weeks and students have already started to arrive. He loves his job and will be an incredible professor. There is a lot left to do. I think he even put in a 15 hr day yesterday!

The kids are great. They were thrilled to get to see daddy for a few days and play with their new friends. Breanna loved her new church and was excited to meet our new pastor, Pastor Scott. The first thing she told us was, "I got to go to Bible Study and worship Jesus." So exciting to hear your kids talk about praising God with such enthusiasm.

Again, thank you for your prayers and calls checking in on us. We've had over 20 showings in 5 weeks. That's a miracle in itself! God is in control and we wait patiently for his perfect timing!

Butterflies Everywhere!

We went to Powell Gardens today for the Butterfly Festival. We had a blast! The kids were able to hold and touch caterpillars and butterflies. Breanna even got to set one free (seen in the picture). They had fun crafts and exhibits!

Brant didn't understand that you can't grab all the butterflies that were landing on near by flowers, but he loved watching them fly all around him.

It was a fun day spent with our friends!

I Love My Daddy!

We went out for a special reunion lunch after Daddy picked us up at the airport.

Big Smiles at the Airport

Although it wasn't her first airplane ride, it's the first one that she remembers. She LOVED it!!! She was so excited to see Daddy and spend time in our new state...Texas!

She meet new friends, Cannon and Caleb, and was so patient as we toured homes trying to find our "New Home."

We can't wait to see Daddy again!