Ahh...Summer!

Today was our first day back at the pool and it was just glorious. The pictures express better than I could ever describe, the joy that was experienced. Enjoy!

P.S. For fun, have a look at Daniel almost one year ago at the pool... he has grown so much!

Tia Nena - Time Of Celebration

It was tia Nena's birthday last weekend and we celebrated at our home with a dinner and invited one of her closest friends and children. We enjoyed being able to celebrate her birthday together, as well as the end of her medical treatments (chemotherapy and radiation). Despite all she has gone through the past 6 months, she is doing very well. She is now recuperating and plans to return back to work sometime this summer - hopefully in July.

For us, it has been a huge blessing walking this journey of faith with her; her trust in the Lord has only grown stronger and her faith has encouraged many. Thank you Lord Jesus for providing her with all that she has needed throughout this journey.Your presence and faithfulness have been so evident and we are so grateful.

Tia Nena, we love you so much and are so thankful for your life! Happy Birthday again!

Vovô Daddy

Hi Loved Ones!

We were recently blessed by a short visit from vovô Daddy! Daniel was shy the first evening he arrived, but then enjoyed spending time with him (he's been gone now for almost a week and Daniel continues to ask about him). We did a lot in the 4 days we had together. It was too short, and we are missing him already, but we are looking forward to him returning in September. Here are some highlights of our time with vovô:

A beautiful day together at the Arboretum

Hanging-out together early in the morning. Daniel loved when Vovo read to him.



And played with his stuffed animals...


Daddy was so impressed by the gymnastics facility.


But Vovo was most amazed at how Daniel ran and jumped around non-stop for a whole hour!



Check out the slide-show for more:

Very special times with you dear Daddy. Can't wait to see you again in September. We love you!

Mother's Day And Recent Fun Times

Hi Loved Ones! Sorry for the silence; we were sick during the last couple of weeks but thankfully, are all better now.

Today was Mother's Day here in the U.S. and I was treated very lovingly by Jonny and Daniel. Jonny gave me a special mouse-pad with photos of Daniel and a home-made card from Daniel and Jonathan David with photos. Daniel also made a special gift in Sunday school for me: he painted a vase (with his name and that said "I love you") and planted flowers and drew his hand on a beautiful pink heart which I have now displayed proudly on the wall!

Daniel said some cute things today; he noticed I was wearing different earrings and necklace and he said: "Wow, nice mamae!" It felt as if I was being admired by my little boy, very special. Jonny asked Daniel: "Doesn't mamae look beautiful?" And he replied: "Yeah!"

The weather is still very spring like - hot days mixed with cooler, windy ones. But on a recent warm afternoon, I kept Daniel busy on the deck playing with water - very simple, just a couple of bowls, spoon and jug, and he had was busy for over an hour while I cooked dinner! I also got some cute close-ups of him that afternoon.

We went to a Truck-Touch Fair this past Saturday and it was lots of fun - except for when we had to wait in line, Daniel doesn't get the concept yet so it was challenging at times. He enjoyed seeing all the different trucks, touching and going inside of them. We also got to do some painting which he loved - must try it at home soon, he really is enjoying artsy things more!

Wishing you a blessed week ahead!