We were so blessed last week to spend the week with our loved ones on the Outer Banks. The kids asked me, "What was your favorite thing?" and I said, "Having nothing to do." We biked and hung out on the beach and just enjoyed being together. I am so thankful for family!
The biking trails were wonderful and we all put lots of miles on our bikes.
We think Faith could have entertained herself for days on end in the sand. And having the cousins bury her was great fun!
Then....there was this guy who showed up in our house...anyone recognize him??
Seriously, these silhouettes were painted on the wall in the game room and this one looks EXACTLY like Matthew!!! Even Matthew thought so. "I noticed it right away," he said.
And last, but not least, our beautiful house...and the beautiful family that occupied it.
We are calling it the first of a yearly tradition. I am so thankful to God for allowing us this blessed time.
Just an interesting tidbit: While we were touring down in Kitty Hawk, Faith told my dad, "I'm afraid of planes...planes take me back to China." Interesting huh?
It made me think about the time I wrote about her being alone in the world.
She's certainly not alone in the world anymore :)
And so today I have a grateful heart for my family, who cares for me with a sincere Christ-like love, for rest and refreshment, for my beautiful daughters and my awesomely cool sons, for my husband who works tirelessly to care for this brood, for parents who love me, and most of all for God... Who restores my soul.
Love to you all.
