9 months ago today it became official.. Parents to this little cutie!

Look what ❤️ can do!

Nine months home and it's incredible to see the transformation from month to month as I go back and read each monthly entry.  

Luke continues to make progress developmentally and socially.  He is healthy and growing fonder of his sisters with each day.  His newest phrase if one of the girls leave is: "be back?"  Clarifying they will be right back.  He's just crazy about them, and the feelings are mutual. He and Craig have a new daily time of playing ball together in the house (yes, I'm evolving as a mom to a son) and it's been really sweet to watch.  

I am daily reminded of God's unfailing, faithful love that He so generously gives me-- inspite of me.  May I, we, love like Jesus! 

May He, the Author and Perfector of our faith, be glorified in and through our family, by His design.  

Happy 4th of July! Luke's 1st as a U.S. citizen

There's nothing like leaving the comforts and safety of familiarity to remind you of your blessings.  To say we were grateful to be back in the USA a little more than 8 months ago when we returned home from China, would be a complete understatement.  The country had a unique culture, beautiful people, and breathtaking landscapes in some places, but not the freedom I so appreciate in our  country... freedom to worship the One true God and to freely share Him with others. It's a privilege, and calling, I never want to take for granted.  

Today was so special for us- Luke's first 4th of July as a United States citizen.  

Rachel showing him off at the neighborhood pool

Parade with some of the the neighborhood kiddos

                   Love! Love! Love!

Before the fireworks show...

Praise Be to God that our sweet baby boy has the opportunity to live in a country where he can freely learn about and share Christ with others.  We pray he, and our girls, will one day speak boldly of our Heavenly Father!