John's Return Home to VA, Dinosaur Land, Banquet, School Play, etc.

Luci enjoying a ride in Shane's jeep.
Shane was just too cute in his costume.

Me and girls ready for the Mother-Daughter Banquet

Nicholas and Shane are in the mouth of the dinosaur!

I think the boys had a good time!

They look so small!

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1

I find it more and more difficult to keep up with not only blogging but checking out the blogs of my dear friends. It is not that I don't want to, it is just that it has been so BUSY lately! I find myself a month or two behind trying to update on all that took place recently. I am trusting that things will start to slow down really soon.

On May 1st, our church had a "Mother-Daughter Banquet". I had looked forward to it for some time as it would be the first official outing for Abigail and me that was for the "girls only". I talked about it all the week prior and Abigail was very excited about it. John and Melissa was still on the long journey home from Boise so I also took Luci. It was a very special time for me and the girls. While we girls were enjoying the banquet, John took Shane and Nicholas to Dinosaur Land. He had taken John & Jeremy there many years ago when they were little boys and they loved it. Shane and Nicholas had a great time and I am sure they will remember it for years to come.

John & Melissa arrived home in Virginia around 2:30 a..m. on Monday, May 3rd. It was the first time that John was home for his birthday in 5 years. I took the day off from work and we all went out for dinner that evening to celebrate his birthday. John's parents, Sharon's family, Susie's family and Melissa's mother and brother joined in the celebration. It was a great time! Luci now has the best of worlds! She has her parents with her, her grandparents, and aunts and and uncles that adore her and great-aunts and cousins who spoil her rotten. She now has 4 teeth and has taken up to 5 steps of her own (yes, she is only 9 months old!). We are a busy but happy family!

Shane had his second school play on May 4th so our week got off to a busy start. He was really cute in his little doggie outfit for the "Mother Goose Nursery" play. He remembered his part perfectly and it was a fun time.

Jeremy's college graduation is up next!!!!