Fun in Dallas

 Last week we made a quick trip to Dallas. James was needed to drive the church bus to pick up our mission team that was coming in from South Africa so we decided to have a little fun while we were there. We only took the little boys with us due to room on the bus and Makayla was taking a class at Amarillo College. 

                                 

On the way there it was just the boys and I in the back while James drove. They were good passengers. 

                                 

When we got to Dallas we went to the Grapevine Mills Mall and Legoland!

touring the "factory"

miniland 

After playing at Legoland and riding some rides we had dinner at our favorite place, Rainforest Cafe.

James was a good sport toting David on his shoulders since David kept hitting him 

James and his mini me

We did some shopping while we were there too! It was nice to getaway with just the little boys,  to be able to focus on just James Henry and David was fun!

It was a fun quick trip. Our mission team arrived safely and we had a safe ride back home.

David's church dedication

The last thing we did to close out our adoption week celebrations was dedicate David in our church. 

I had hoped to get a court date at the end of the week and dedicate him on the following Sunday and God orchestrated a perfect plan for us!

Our friend who also happens to be the wife of Makayla's youth pastor, Stephanie offered to take pictures for us. 

Our pastor Micah talking about the meaning of dedication and David's adoption

 David wore the same suit that James Henry wore to his baby dedication. I was thrilled when I realized I had saved it!

 One of our Deacons and someone who has been such a friend to our family, Greg presented us with David's bible and certificate.

 I am so glad that once again all our family was there to celebrate with us and my mom was still here!
Micah called them all up to pray with us.

 Then our church prayed for us and for David's walk with Christ and his future salvation. It was so special to us.

Yes, he is eating the box his bible came in, but he is quiet!

sweet cheeks 

 All of our extended family....

 Our family with our pastor and friend, Micah

I still can't get over the fact that I can finally share these pictures of the 6 of us!

 It was a beautiful morning! James and I do not take the task of raising our children in the church lightly. It is a privilege and a calling we won't ever take for granted.

Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 

Independence Day 2015

 Next stop on adoption week... 4th of July!!
We normally host a party at our house but this year we chose to celebrate with our church family and we had a blast! We really enjoyed the company and we were able to relax and have fun.

 This cutie celebrated his first 4th of July.

 My mom was still here and joined us!

 James Henry and his friends cruising the parking lot.

 James went early to set up and stayed late to clean up. I am so thankful for his servant heart.

 The kids had a blast popping their own fireworks, although this momma was a little nervous.

people watching, his favorite past time 

playing corn hole

                                      
 We had hot dogs and dessert and lots of fellowship, we are so in love with our church family!

sparklers!

these two, I love them so!

 As it started to get dark, the pretty firework show began.

 David did amazing! He was never scared, in fact sometimes he cheered! He stayed up hours past his bedtime and never fussed.

snuggling with my baby boy

It was a great night and a great time celebrating!