Peek-a-boo! This week little Chloe may go stay with her grandma. If so, we have all so enjoyed her sweet smiles and cuddly moments. We hope to be able to be a resource and encouragement for her grandma. We do pray for the best for each of these kids God brings into our home for a time. I continue to be blessed to watch the Ortlings in action sharing their parents, their home, their toys, . . . their love :)!
Simon's loving the big brother role! Here he was entertaining girls as we got ready to go to camp to help the Williams load their moving truck. It was fun to put on our play clothes and get ready to head to camp with the girls. Danielle was entertained (for awhile :) by all the camp dogs playing. The big boys played chase and other fun stuff outside. Kara and Tessa had lots of fun skirting around the action being together. I think all the strong help and kitchen working ladies got things loaded in 3 hours or so. We'll miss this fun family but are SO grateful for the time God allowed us to work and play with them!
This past week was spring break with a few days of "warmth" and several rainy days (even snow this morning). We had lots of fun hanging out together. Although we didn't make it on our planned trip to Glacier, we did have a picnic in the living room while watching home movies, exercise and fun at the gym (even "mtn climbing" up & down the stairs under the little coach, Kara), great packing day with our friends the Williams who are moving to Iowa (with lots of boys' running outside), challenges on the Wii (Simon - boxing champ :), and many moments picking up yarn for finger knitting. Kara had learned this skill last year, and Keith and Jacob have enjoyed picking up the skill, as well :) . . . This is just a few of their completed projects. Jacob even figured out how to weave two different skeins together! I love my family!! It was wonderful to have some concentrated time together!
