We're Here!

We made it! 23 hours later and four flights... and were here in guest house in Asuncion. Ben did great on our long flight and slept on the floor even though he had his own seat. He pushed the stroller all around the airport in Brazil and tricked the stewardesses into thinking he was a sweet baby. We leave for rural Paraguay, San Franscico tomorrow. Thank you for all of your prayers. We really felt them the whole way here. We feel blessed to have you guys. We'll post again soon.

Flight update

In Houston, flight is delayed a bit. We should be leaving at 9:30 ish. Pete is chasing Ben around the airport.... he keeps throwing himself on the ground and trying to lick the floor. Gross.

Off to Paraguay!

Last night our friends...well more like our family gave us our commissioning. We had an awesome time hanging out, eating, praying, and watching our kids enjoy each other. All my favorite foods made an appearance...Randy's brisket, Cassie's potatoes, bread and PIE, and Suja's curry. If I had one last meal on death row that would be it. (This in no way though references the fact that I think we our going to our death just the fact that there is a rather fat girl in me always trying to get out). Although, I did see a rather large tarantula on their blog that had me worried. You can check it out at: www.amyinparaguay@blogspot.com

We are really excited for our trip. It's always exciting to see what God will do next in our lives. He has an adventure waiting for us I just know it. I have no idea what it is, but I know that He does and it will be my everlasting comfort. "If I say surely the darkness will hide me and the light become darkness around me, even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you." (Psalm 139 11-12)

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.

Havingbabyit'saboy!

It's a BOY! We are super excited about our new bundle of joy (or bundle of mayhem in Ben's case). I was supposed to wait until my next OB visit on Wednesday...but I couldn't. So Nina, my amazing friend got roped into doing an ultrasound on her lunch break. I must say this kid is not shy at all. He rolled right over and showed us the goods. He was happy and healthy and kicking me as usual. He seems a lot calmer than Ben so far. Maybe God gave us a sleeper. If not the boys can just get locked in their room together until dawn. I am looking forward to camping trips, wrestling matches in the living room, stinky socks, and all my doors being opened for the rest of my life. I love being a boy mom. Ben and Pete really need another friend. Now I have no desire to get new furniture until they graduate high school. All the glass is coming out of my picture frames post hast. And my only request at the baby shower is a spa day:) Bring on the testosterone!

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