Surfside

Two weeks ago we got to visit our awesome family at the beach. Ben loved playing with his cousin, Maddie. He especially loved showing her how he could pee and poo on the big boy potty. She gave him plenty of encouragement (holding his hand) and praise (dancing for him) after he went. She even flushed the toilet and gave him toilet paper. That is real love. We all got to meet Maddie's little brother Max for the first time. He is the cutest little ball of baby I ever saw. I almost squeezed him to pieces. I love him so much. He has the best smile and the cutest rolls. Ben and Pete had a blast trying to kill themselves in the ocean. It is lovely to see your 1 and 1/2 year old riding waves with his Dad. I'm serious the boy can swim. I think he is part fish. Well mostly fish and half way crazy. I blame it all on Pete. I have a healthy fear of water. They apparently missed the fear gene and the gene that endows common sense. However, God I believe loves them a lot and is not done with either one yet. So praise Jesus for his mighty grace and love. And praise the Lord for needed vacations with family you love.