Where does the time go?

I can't believe Lauren has a week left of the 2nd grade. Emily will soon be going into Kindergarten and both little ones will be at preschool next year. WOW! The time just flies. I look back over the pictures I've downloaded today from my camera and it blows my mind. What seems like days ago were really months.

The days are sometimes very long and challenging and yet when I look back all I remember is the fun and joy of those moments. I'm so thankful for the children the Lord has knit together from across the world that sleep under my roof every night. They are precious to us!

Catching up and Easter

Over the last month life has been full and wonderful. I must say we have never been sick as often as we have been this year. Of course we do have 2 more little ones bringing germs home so perhaps that is what is contributing to the sniffles and coughs.

We are all enjoying the size of our family. There is always someone to play with. However, most of the time it's usually the older girls and little girls that pair up together. They are all great friends and I'm so thankful with the love they have for each other... most of the time.

One of our favorite things to do is go to the beach. Thought you would like to see a few snapshots. We spent Easter Sunday watching the sunrise at our place in Daytona. Then the girls did an Easter egg hunt. We didn't do the Easter dresses this year. It was bathing suits and so FUN. : )