I love to see you smile

We just learned from Jack's neurologist that we have a much steeper hill to climb as we prepare him for the future. It was quite sad for us to learn that his introduction into this world was more difficult than we originally knew. This week we've been buoyed by the support of friends and family- their prayers, kind words and encouragment has given us hope for the future- for Jack's future. The thing I've been reminded of over and over again this week is just how much I love this little family of ours- I was taking everyone to school one day and this song came on "I love to see you smile" and I realize- yes- my happiest times are watching the smiles of my sweet, sweet children. So I put this together for them.

Ice Storm 2009

A view of our back yard

The roof was hit several times!

This is a view from the street


It's been a crazy few days- an ice storm hit Tuesday and after a few hours we felt we needed to get out of our home- and head for safety! We stayed with my parents. Our trees suffered the greatest amount of damage. We will need a new roof and a new fence. It's a mess. But we're all safe and we're hoping for power by the weekend. Keep us in your thoughts!



Here are a few pictures of our home.

2008 Our Blessings

Our Blessings
Jack who’s laugh and curious nature gives us hope…Mom and Dad for everything they do for us to support us on this journey…Kathy for her kindness to us…Our sweet friends at BBBS…A safe trip to Africa….Our new friends the Scotts who share this journey of raising visually impaired children…Our lovely friend Jeannie, the artist and her sweet Bob…Janet and the amazing gift of our new oasis…our friends Jody…Hasson…Jessica…Jane….Danae…Cyndi…Rachel…Adrain… all have been incredibly kind to us this year….Dannie our sweet friend who we miss dearly and loved having near us for two years….Amy and JP who came for a visit….Annie who came for two visits and is my pastor….Our new church Rolling Hills where I’m learning about being church again….Jack’s new teacher LaDonna- who sees all his potential and truly loves him and he has blossomed with her…My work at the University and having the job of my dreams…My VAC students who make this work a joy…The CLCE staff I’m so grateful for them…Micha- my wonderful intern…And our sweet, sweet Ella- who give us so much joy….and Scott, I couldn't ask for a better companion and friend for this journey....and so many more…life is sweet!

Baking cookies!

Ella and YaYa

For the last 4 years Ella, my mom and I have baked holiday cookies. It's always really fun and really messy. We had a great time yesterday baking cookies for our friends. We made some fabulous tasty treats!

Good times

We're doing well- Jack is responding well to his seizure meds and we're waiting for an MRI next week. This is a long journey and we're learning so much along the way. We took our annual Christmas picture this weekend- Jack was not real cooperative- the flashing camera bugs him but we were able to get some nice shots. We hope you have a lovely holiday.

Happy Wedding Day Amy and JP!!!!

Today our dear friends Amy and JP married in Georgia and we were with them in spirit! We took some pictures of the family- wishing them all our best for a happy life together. We love you dear friends!!! We hope you enjoy this special day!

Our prayer for you Amy and JP:

Go in peace, dear ones, for God has given you the greatest of all gifts, true love, love embodied, love promised and sworn, love twined to itself till death do you part.
May every word you speak and every breath you take in each other’s presence, be twice blessed, with truth and joy and may you walk together in strength each day of your lives. Amen

Love to you,

Angela, Scott, Ella, Jack and Tallulah

PS little man Jack was napping when we took pictures today- so we sent a picture of Ella swinging and singing to our sweet boy.

Happy Halloween

Fall Festival Fun- Snow White and Tigger.

This has been a bizarre time. Our little Jack has been sick and he was in the hospital last night. So we're in the wait and see mode while we wait for future tests.

We had our big Halloween Celebration last week when we attended a Fall Festival. Ella still had a chance to trick or treat tonight. We'll post more when we learn what's going on with our little guy.