On Good Friday, the girls and I drove out to St. Louis to visit my friend Julie!
(Alex had to stay home due to Bible studies and basketball.) We couldn't have asked for better weather!
Julie and I met through blogging over 2 years ago, but this was our first opportunity to meet in person! She has been a huge support to me through the ups and downs of this second adoption. Rarely do more than a few days go by without us "talking" via text. Sometimes I have even shared things with her that I haven't shared with my "real life" friends because there is just something different about the bond of adoptive mommas.
We were waiting at the Arch for them. When I saw them walking down that grassy hill, it was like reuniting with an old friend and I couldn't wait to give her a hug! We plopped right down in the grass and started chatting while the kids ran around us and played.
She is just as sweet and kind in person as I imagined, but she is also really funny! (And she may just be the Proverbs 31 lady.) Her family is adorable and my kids fell in love with hers instantly...well, except for our 3 yr old Chinese princesses. They weren't quite sure what to think of each other. When they had a little discussion about their birthday parties, Julie and I were about to burst with joy. It was so cute!
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| Brynna was very protective of Katee all weekend. She loves her! |
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| Her husband Ian was super sweet too. He reminded me a lot of my brother-in-law, Andre. |
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| Calla & Braylee |
The next morning, we met at the zoo and then had lunch together before
heading back home. It was such a fun weekend. The only downside was that
it went too quickly!
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| My big girls *might* have been fighting for Katee's affection. |
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| All of Brynna's babies are now named Katee. ;) |
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| Brielle was very calm & quiet all weekend but she gave Julie a great hug before we left! |
The next day was Easter Sunday! The reason we have hope! So thankful for what Christ did for us on the cross! We went to sunrise service, had breakfast at church, then our regular service and then on to my Grammy's house. Such a beautiful day!
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| Celebrating our Risen Savior! |
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| With Gramma & Pappy |
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| Hunting for eggs! |
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| Our last holiday without Beilyn! |
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| Egg hunt at Grammy's house with cousins |
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| Then we finished off the special day at Gramma & Pappy's house with more cousins. |
