Mother's Day 2013

Today we celebrated our first true "Mother's Day". Maddie got mom a card and had to help mom open it.  As you can see, it brought tears (of joy) to Robin's eyes!  Last night we were both thinking about Maddie's birth mom and how hard it must have been to give up her little girl!  We are so thankful for her birth mom and pray she is at peace and realizes that God had this all planned.  We are so thankful for Maddie and she brings us joy each day!

Today we dressed Maddie in one her Chinese outfits we bought in China.  We thought it would be so fitting for her to wear it for her first Mother's day in America. Our little girl is starting to grow up!

Weekend In Salmon, ID

Last weekend was our yearly trip to Salmon.  I am involved with the Gideons and each year we travel to Salmon and spend a couple of nights there.  On Saturday night, we always have a banquet for the various Pastor's in Salmon and Challis.  We stay at the Solaas Bed & Breakfast in Baker, just 9 miles from Salmon.  Roger and Sharon (owners) are so kind to us and it always feels like we are going to "Grandma's" house.  This is the same place I proposed to Robin almost 7 years ago.  It is so fun to visit with our friends and to have them meet Maddison.  We had a great time and Sharon made us our favorite breakfast - stuffed french toast.  Maddie loved it!  Roger and Sharon also raise chickens and Maddie got a chance to see them.  Here are a few pictures.

Roger - this is a tractor.....

Dad & Maddie relaxing on the couch!

Sharon and Maddie - eating the stuffed french toast

Have to have something in each compartment - else it isn't "just" right!

Where are these chickens?

CHICKENS!

Banquet for Pastors in Salmon & Challis