Mexico Prep and other randomness

So, I leave for Mexico in 6 Hours. I can't sleep. I'm nervous, I'll admit.

Aside from that, we had a great week. Jeff and I celebrated our 9th wedding anniversary. 9 years already. We had a great night and really enjoyed recalling all of the things we've enjoyed, the challenges we've overcome, fights we've had, compromises we've made, 3 kids we have, babies we've lost, and the fact that 9 years later - we're still best friends, and a great team. We cherish that we are still so in love and thank God for the things He's given us and the lessons we've learned from the hidden blessings of some of the hard times. I can't imagine going through my life without Jeff by my side. I am so blessed...

The kids had a good week. Lucas turns 4 next Sunday and Lisa turned 8 months today - baby girl is 8 months... Wow. Alex is starting the two's - not so awesome - but a good reminder to us to take the time to listen to what he is trying to say and make sure we work with him on his speech. They say the two's are tough, because of the language development - add to that the speech issues he has as a result of the cleft, and it's making for a struggle. But we just keep encouraging him to talk - he's doing great.

Pray for my travels this week - and my piece of mind. Pray that God helps me put it in His hands and let go of my control/anxiety issues...

Updates

There really isn't anything going on lately to update about. I've been busy at work (which feels so good!) writing curriculum for this fall and planning events. I also finished the curriculum for Mexico and have everything pretty much ready to go there ... except for me. I haven't packed or anything remotely close to it, though I did get all the diapers, formula and wipes that Jeff will need while I am gone!

We're planning on a pretty quiet weekend with the kids. I want to spend as much time with them as possible before I take off on the mission trip. We had a good evening tonight - the cousins came over and I got to talk to my sister in law for the first time in a while! So - not much happening. Just enjoying the summer and getting ready for the next big adventure. But, Jeff and I do have our 9th Anniversary next week - can't believe it. I think we are going to try to catch TPAS's "Joseph and the Amazing Techniocolor Dreamcoat"

And I'll admit (scorn myself!) ... I'm ready for Fall. Really, what is wrong with me. I wait and wait and wait for summer and 6 weeks in, I'm ready for fall. Whatever, Andrea!

As Promised...

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The family on July 4th! You can also check out
Expressions By Ashton

to see professional pics taken of the kids.