2008 vs 2009

September 2008- playing in the garage....

Ryan and I were discussing how within one short year, our life dramatically changed; and for the better. Not just because of having Ayla & Zoey but because of them and the life-altering experiences they brought. It's been lessons in excitement, fear, love, grief, bravery, humility and endurance. We feel sort of emotionally "old"........ if there is even such a thing....

We wouldn't change a thing- nope, not one. Would we go back? No....we see the hand of God guiding our lives and although we have never questioned God, we DO have some questions for Him! We've grown closer as a family (both sides) and received blessings beyond measure. Our lives have been touched in most unexpected ways by strangers, friends, neighbors and family.

To this day we continue to receive emails from strangers who have read or heard about us and want to express their love and send prayers- STRANGERS- people who don't know us but care anyway. Talk about humbling...and restoring your faith in humanity.

September 2009- holding the center of our world, the Amazing Ayla!

This time last year we were enjoying a family reunion in Salmon without a clue that we were pregnant (let alone with twins!) and working on small home renovations. Funny thing was, looking back there was a niggling in our minds of a feeling, almost a premonition. Of what- didn't know! But we both felt change was coming and it did!

September 2008- Dirty faces from four-wheeling!

It's been an amazing ride, especially the past 7 months. We've been taught about what really is important and what's not. If you are interested in a great book on service, read 'The Servant' by James Hunter. We read that book about 2 years ago and re-read it recently and it brought an entire new meaning. Life goes faster than we think!