The first one is in the actual courtroom and the second was right outside the courtroom. A very happy family!
And this one was just so cute, I had to include it in here. Papa, Sam & BJ leaving the courthouse. I'd like to say Sam is jumping for joy to have a new sister, but I think he's still trying to decide if he likes sharing his toys! Overall, everyone is adjusting nicely - good thing too because there are more changes in the works for this family - a new baby boy will be joining the family anyday now! So many blessings coming into our family!
Pointy left shoulder
Sorry - sideways, but this is the right arm 2 days after. Yeah, it bruised up pretty good.
Oops - sideways again - this is the left shoulder. It looks wrinkly because the Dr. left some plastic over the stitches to keep them in place and so I could shower and not have to worry about them.
It has been over a week and they're still a little bruised, but looking much better and I'm so happy to have them GONE!
Claire's going to Kindergarten! Yes, she graduated from pre-school and will be starting all-day kindergarten in the fall. Holly will put her on a bus and won't see her again until the bus drops her off at the end of the day! 
I'll begin with my Dad. He passed away almost 2 1/2 years ago and I miss him a lot. A couple weeks ago I was at In and Out Burger and out of the blue, I looked over and there was a man who reminded me so much of my dad, tears welled up in my eyes and I couldn't hold them back. Bryan thought I was crazy to all of a sudden burst into tears at In and Out Burger! Missing my dad hits me at the most random times! My dad was and is (and I say is because he still is - even though he's not on this earth with us - I believe he has taken these traits with him) kind, loving, patient, compassionate, giving, thrifty, spiritual, smart, organized and much more. I feel blessed to be his daughter and to have been raised by such a loving and kind man. I hope to be able to emulate these traits in my own life. I love you, Dad and I know you're keeping your eye on our family and helping us however and whenever you can.
My Father-in-law is 93 years old and has had the most amazing life. Although his memory is failing him (understandably so), he had the most amazing memory for facts and historical events. If I could have a fraction of his memory, that would be really great! I'm so thankful for this great man and the influence he has had on so many lives. Here is a picture of him at our Family Reunion and his 93rd Birthday in his Indian hat with his two sisters. Isn't he a good sport?
Bryan is such a great husband and I'm blessed to be his wife. When our kids were small (3 under 2 1/2) and I really had my hands full all day, I appreciated so much when he told me he would much rather come home and see me spending time with the kids than to have a sparkly clean house. That relieved so much stress for me! That's just the kind of guy he is. I love you, Bryan. Thanks for being such a good dad and now such a great Papa.
