Surgery

I haven't updated on Addalie's surgery lately. She is going to have it. It is scheduled for June 18th. We will be in the hospital for about 4 days. Thus far, we have had 2 mtgs. with our Dr. & feel very confident with him. However, I'm not looking forward to it at all. I can't wait for it to be over, but at the same time I can hardly imagine anything beyond June 18th. Thank you for your prayers.

*it is the LORD who goes before you. HE will be with you. HE will not leave you or forsake you. do not fear or be dismayed.* deuteronomy 31:8

thanks grandpa stutzman!

today after lunch, addalie almost took a nap in her highchair. (even though she had just woken up from her nap about 15 min. prior.) had to take a picture...& i decided to post it because i wanted to thank my dad & bev. They gave us $ for Addalie & we used some of it for her highchair. THANKS! we use it lots. we love you both!

7 months

Mother's Day

Last year on Mother's Day, I felt Addalie move for the very first time which was such a special gift. But this year of course, was even better. =)

Scott let me sleep a little longer than usual while he got Addalie up & fed her. When I came downstairs, there were not 1, but 2 dozen long stem red roses!
And, the sweetest card. (i almost started crying) the words inside were very sweet, & Scott had Addalie's hand prints painted on the inside of the card. (Little did I know that when I was sleeping, the 2 of them were downstairs working on this art project.) Scott said it was a near disaster. Try painting w/a very active 6 month old! So special!


Then, he made me breakfast & we headed off to church.

In the evening we had my mom, Scott's parents, grandparents, brother & his wife here for dinner. Doug & Mandi & Scott & I prepared the meal. It was a feast. We had a yummy bacon/egg spinach salad-(tina's recipe), fresh rolls, fillet mignon with a crab cake & cream sauce on top. Steamed broccoli & cauliflour & gourmet potatoes. For dessert we had a chocolate tiramasu w/strawberries.


It was a joy to be able to honor & celebrate w/our mothers.


Doug, Karen, & Scott (2 bros missing)


Addalie & Great Grandma Kreider


My mom

It is also such a blessing to have Addalie in our life. I know that children are gifts from God & completely ordained by Him. I am so privilaged to be a mom. The sweetness of our "miracle child" is deeper every day.


silly face little girl.......

Pre-Season Beach Fun

This past weekend (Sat.-Tue.) we were down at the beach with 3 other couples from our church. It was actually a "Guys Golf Trip", but the wives went along & relaxed.
The weather was still a tad chilly, but even so, it was wonderful to hang out together.



Kohr Brothers.


Tina & Mia


Addalie & Mia


Scott with his hands full.

tis the season!

we are off.......

to this for a few days!