Some have asked us how they can read about our trip to China. On the side bar, scroll down to where it says Archives. Just click on December and you can see the whole trip.



Elizabeth's first tractor ride! I am not sure what she thought of it. She gave us one of those stares she is so famous for when she isn't sure about something. Mamaw and Papaw gave the boys a tractor and wagon to haul their little sister around. It will also come in really handy for Mark when he is hauling wood and lawn debris. The boys are having so much fun with it.

Today was a beautiful day filled with tons of sunshine and brisk cold air. Mark had Presidents Day off, so we planned a day outing with the kids. We took Elizabeth to Amish country for the first time. It was a wonderful drive. The kids took advantage of the drive and spent the whole time singing camp songs. It was so fun to listen to them singing together.

Elizabeth loves music and despises the car seat. She has come a long way in the seat though... but after an hour or more she lets us know that she has had enough. We have one CD of Childrens Sunday School songs that Mark has now threatened that we can never lose. It seems to be the only thing to calm her when she hits her peak of frustration!

As she sits here on my lap, I can not imagine our life without her. It feels as if she has always been here. God has truly given us a precious gift. Children are a gift from God.