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A little update on our adoption...Last night we were able to review our home study, make a few revisions, and today Vince picked up the final copy!  Yippee!!  We are meeting with Cindy from Arise on Thursday to submit our dossier.  Things are starting to move...paperwork that is.  I know we still have quite a ways to go, but it feels so good to be finished with this portion of the journey.  Sorry I have not updated for awhile...I think I have been in some kind of funk :(  Feeling somewhat overwhelmed which in turn causes me to do nothing.  Vince, on the other hand, just keeps going.  I am so thankful to share this  life with him.  He has been such a rock through all of this.  I know that the days when I feel down are the days when God gives him the strength to help me along. 

I guess I need to recap the last couple of weeks for us.  We have been very busy.  I love summer!

Last Tuesday we decided to take Abby out to celebrate her 5th grade graduation.  Although she didn't have an official graduation, we wanted to take a night to recognize how hard she has worked thus far.  She is about to enter a new season of her life.  She is growing up so quickly!  Vince and I are so very proud of her. 

Friday we had a book swap with our homeschool group.  It is a time to get together and sell any homeschool curriculum or books to other homeschoolers. It was held at Tom Sawyer Park.  This was my first year to attend.  It was a big event, and I enjoyed to talking with other moms.  I did have a few things to sell and did fairly well. 

Friday was also my brother, Kyle's birthday.  We ate at Skyline Chili and then went back to my parent's house to have cake and ice cream.  Happy 22nd Birthday Kyle!

We spent Saturday at Holiday World.  It was such a great time!  I love that park.  Thanks so much to my parents for giving us the opportunity to go. 

Vince and Gracie

Griffin and Abby

Rachel and Cassie enjoying the lazy river

Yesterday we had a guest!We had a nice time watching Ryder.  Isn't he cute?

He worked hard to pull that wagon around.

Much love to everyone!  Have a great week!

Kelli