Memories of Granny

Brian's Granny (his dad's mom) passed away last Monday. She had Alzhemiers disease for a long time. It was sad to see her go but it was good knowing she was not suffering anymore. Bennett did get to meet her 2 times before she passed away. She passed with all of her children with her. Most of her grandchildren got to see her a few hours before. Although she had Alzhemiers the whole time I have known her (8 years I have known her) I did get to know her before it was too bad and she was a great woman. She could make me laugh. I remember when she went to Gatlinburg with us and she thought the whole time we were in the mountains that we were in Iroquis Park. The week was rough with planning and visitation and the funeral. Please be in prayer for Brian's dad as she was one of his best friends.

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Here are our favorite pictures of her, they are from our wedding in 2008.

Here is Bennett at the visitation...his outfit was too cute not to post a pic!

St. Patrick's Day and Devin's Birthday

On March 17th we celebrated my sister's boyfriends 21st birthday and St. Patricks Day. We ate dinner together at Buca deBeppo and then went bowling. We had a fun time and Bennett was amazed at seeing a bowling alley the first time.

First Trip to the Zoo

We got a zoo pass this year so we can take Bennett as often as we want! Yesterday we got to see the baby giraffe.

Auntie Christa came with us!

I think he had a pretty good time at the zoo! We cant wait until it really warms up here so we can spend more time at the zoo and at our neighborhood pool!

2 months home

Bennett has been in America for over 2 months now! It was such an amazing journey to get him. I can remember the trip home so well. We arrived at the Ethiopian Airport at about 6:30pm their time and were able to check in early to get a bassinet seat for the baby. That seat was much needed! We met up with our friends Meredith and Curtis and their baby boy and waited until the flight left. Eventually we got on the plane around 10:15pm. The seats we had were so much nicer due to the bassinet for Bennett being in front of us which gave us more leg room. Sadly, Brian got sick on the 17 hour flight from Ethiopia to Washignton DC. Neither of us ate on the way home because they only served Ethiopian food (which I was having NO more of!), well I did eat the rolls and the amazing airplane shaped crackers. Finally we arrived in Washington DC...we had way too much luggage and it was always a struggle to carry/roll it all and the baby through the airports (next time now that I know what a baby needs and doesnt we will pack way less!). We got Subway for lunch once in DC!!! Never have been more excited for Subway in my life! The flight from DC to Chicago was a little rough as Bennett was really tired and sick of planes and airports. When we got to Chicago we got McDonalds! YUM! Thats when Bennett fell in love with french fries :) The last flight to Louisville both Bennett and Brian slept the whole time! When we got to the airport in Louisville our whole family was waiting for us and all the important people to us were there! It was amazing. Brian I think was more happy than anyone to have us home! Bennett slept through his whole welcome home celebration!
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We love this little boy! He is for sure a daddy's boy. He is learning soo much. He can wave now. He can play patty cake. He can say dada and mama and he jabbers all the time. He can pull himself up to standing. He can sit himself up from laying down on his tummy. He has been crawling for awhile. He can do all this and to think only 2 months ago he couldn't even sit up when propped! We thank God for this little blessing!