What has been going on

Sorry for the lack of updates. There has been plenty going on that is 'blog worthy' but I just have not taken the time to write. So here are a few blurps of what has been going on.

• Jennifer has experienced another first-a boat ride on the lake including tubing. I think we have another dare devil in the family. We are amazed that 6 months ago she was terrified of the water and now she would swim all day if we let her. Unfortunately I do not have any pictures to share-I figured 5 kids, with one who had never been in a boat and two adults (one who is driving) was not the best time to have my face hidden behind a camera. Oh well, guess we will have to go again.
• This past week was marked the year anniversary of meeting J. We have talked a lot about that day and I think she has enjoyed 'reliving' that day through stories and pictures. God is so amazing and His plans are so much better than our own. We feel very honored that he has led us down this adoption path and we now have another beautiful daughter.
• Kade tried out a new sport and loves it! He went for an hour a day this past week to tennis camp. He has his own racket and loves to practice. He wants to sign up for another week.
• I got to 'escape' for a bit with my college roommate-thanks husband! I am so blessed by our friendship and thankful that no matter how much time passes between conversations-we remain close. Between our four kiddos and her four (all a bit younger) we decided the last time we were together that if we wanted to finish a thought or conversation we needed some 'kid free' time. So our wonderful husbands said go and enjoy-we spent the day pampering ourselves, eating too much and ended the evening giggling like old times in a hotel room-we even slept in till 8:30AM!!! Amazing!
• On Thursday J had her tonsils and adenoids removed-poor kiddo her adenoids were blocking her airway 75%. This should have many positive effects for her-two biggies being no sleep apnea and being able to eat and breathe at the same time. She unfortunately did not handle the anesthesia drugs very well and yesterday was spent throwing up all day-thank goodness for a leather couch and hardwood floors. After a great nights sleep, today she is doing much better and has eaten breakfast and lunch-woo hoo! And a visit by her favorite teacher (with some time playing one on one in the playroom with out your siblings) was a highlight in her day-Thanks to our favorite Kindergarten teacher who continues to amaze us with her love for our kids.
• The pics in the slide show of K and J are of them sketching on the front porch. He has been so sweet with his sister-choosing activities that she can do with him. He really wanted her to play tennis-but since she is suppose to not be 'active' for 10 days he chose to draw. (not active for 10 days!!!!!!! I don't think they make enough drugs for her or I for that to happen. We are praying for some quick healing and no bleeding)
• We are looking forward to celebrating the 4th and enjoying the fireworks-another first for J. I will hopefully take some pictures to share.