Lots of Catching Up...

It has been way too long since I've posted an update. Everytime I sit down at the computer, the phone rings, Elias wakes up from his nap, or the laundry calls out to me, or more frequently, the computer freezes...So, today it's meant to be! I've posted a hodge-podge of pictures from the last few months and I'm going to try my best to get caught up.

Elias helped me make Felipe's b-day cake. His 41st birthday was on Oct. 7th, a Wednesday, but I didn't make the cake until Friday, oops! But the double layer chocolate cake with chocolate frosting was pretty yummy, and I made it from scratch!

It was a brisk October day after it rained, but we needed some fresh air. I love this boy!

Splashing in the puddles

Elias fell asleep after a very busy day with Nana & Papa. Elias never falls asleep outside of his bed (unless he's riding in his carseat), but he was exhausted. He held on tight to his car, though!

Hanging out at the waterfall behind the Burrville Cider Mill for hot homemade donuts and apple cider...so yummy!!

Elias reading with Aunt Kiki.

Back in September, we celebrated 3 family birthdays in one night...our Birthday Bash!

Elias and Aiden dancing outside Mama Lucia's...the restaurant we had birthday dinner at. The boys needed a break and to stretch their legs.

Aiden and Elias are true buddies and have fun everytime we go to Massena to visit family.

Being silly with Kiki!!

We Miss You, Papa Adams

Our Dear Papa Adams went home to be with the Lord today...

Felipe's dad made such an impact in his life that I will be forever grateful to him!

We look forward to the day when we will see him again in heaven!

Thank You, Lord for the Sure Hope & Joy of Heaven!
We love you, Papa Adams!

Boo-Boo

Elias bonked his nose one day and asked me for a band-aid, even though there was no cut or scratch on it. I obliged because I KNEW it would look so cute that I would need to take a picture of it. Oh, and he's playing with one of his most favorite toys...his Mack Truck (from Cars movie). Everytime he sees the movie, he memorizes another line from it...It is so cute when he says, "I'm not a Mack, I'm a Peterbilt!"

Slip 'n' Slide

Elias had fun with the Slip 'n' Slide at Nana and Papa's house. He needed a little bit of coaxing at first, but had more fun trying to drink the water than sliding on it. But, Uncle Josh took a few turns sliding down it, which was fun to watch.

Meet Nora Mae

My sister, Julann, and her husband, Mike, welcomed their sweet little bundle of joy on Aug. 7th at 4:56 am. Nora Mae weighed 8lb.6oz., 21.5 inches long. I cannot wait to get out to Washington to cuddle up with my new niece! Congratulations and lots of love to the new parents!

~These are pictures from Julann's cell phone, all I have right now, but I will post more after Elias and I go out to Washington to visit next week~

Elias and his buddy, Aiden

We were in Massena a few weeks ago, and Elias got to play with Aiden while were were there. They had so much fun and actually played together this time, not just side by side. They were so silly, copying each other and somehow toward the end of their playtime, they ended up with their shirts over their heads....

They were cracking each other up!!

They asked Papa to join their "Shirt over your head club", and of course he joined them.

The boys were reading books together on the couch, until they heard Papa come back on his motorcycle.....

And they ran to the door to see him on his motorcycle.

Elias loves to "Party Dance", as he likes to call it. He had lots of fun with Aiden this trip!

How Do You Mend A Broken Heart?

This weekend, we were hoping to post an announcement and picture of a new addition to our family due in February 2010. Instead, we are grieving the loss of another sweet, little baby. Bleeding and cramping that began earlier this week were a red flag, since we miscarried March 2008. The nurse-midwife was optimistic to start, which calmed me, but she was unable to find a heartbeat and sent us for a higher level ultrasound and bloodwork. The radiology tech regretfully did not find a heartbeat, we couldn't see one either, even though we watched the screen with hopeful eyes. They sent her the results immediately, blood levels were way much lower than they should have been. I was just about 10 weeks along. Felipe and I had been cautiously optimistic, knowing that we have no guarantees with any pregnancy, but trusting God's plan for this little life, that He knew his/her number of days before conception. I miscarried the day I was scheduled for my 10 week ultrasound, my mini-mental "safety" marker. While I don't quite understand God's timing yet, I'll trust Him to reveal it when He decides, for He IS perfect, and all-knowing, all-powerful, AND loving. And we are so thankful for the joy of our son, Elias, and blessing that he is to Felipe and I. Hug your little ones (and grown ones) a little tighter today, and Thank God for the opportunity and the blessing to have them in your family. We are grateful for the many prayers and the support of our friends and family, carrying us through this unimaginable time.

"He is closer to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:18)

"Praise be to You, the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, that we may be able to comfort those in any trouble, with the comfort we have received from God." (1 Corinthians 1:3-4)