A New Chapter Begins!

The announcements were sent...

...then there was Baccalaureate...

 ...with worship...

...and a family photo opp!

Cake!

My girl and I!

Then there was the real deal!

 Receiving scholarships

Hat's off!!!

And so it begins...a new chapter in the life of my oldest girl.
Kenzie, we are so proud of you.  You have a beautiful spirit, and you love the Lord.  May He be glorified in your life, sweet daughter!

Completely Full!

I think we had one day on our May calendar that was blank, and well...it will now be spent at the 2A State Softball Tournament!

Our Lady Devils took Regionals yesterday, and we're just a little excited!

We had the honor of hosting districts last week, and took the W!

Remember that selfie stick she got in China :)

It's sorta like the team mascot now :)

 I'm so happy for these two hard-working seniors!

Naturally, we were pretty pumped when we got to host regionals too!
And finished it up with two wins!

It's all about the team!

See you at State next Tuesday!

May the Lord be glorified!!!

Here's a Glimpse

I have so many thoughts swirling through my overwhelmed brain as we prepare to receive Kolhby's visa this afternoon and pack for the trip home.  But I'm up for a more lighthearted post, so I will share a few of the 200+ shots of Kenzie's photo shoot.

*disclaimer: I am not a professional, but I sure did have fun.*

 Today we plan to visit the Island one last time, pick up the visa this afternoon and then pack for HOME!!!

Sisters

Her schedule will look a little different for the next two weeks.

And so will hers.

For ten years we've talked about taking our kids to visit their birth country.
But life has been busy, the family has grown, and that just hasn't happened.
Kayden is the perfect age for a return visit, so a few months ago we started making plans to take her along.

And then in October Clayton had the accident, and we didn't know when he would walk again or if he could travel.

There's no way I would feel comfortable traveling alone with our newest treasure and keeping Kayden in my sight constantly.  So after getting clearance from the school, we made plans for Kenzie to travel.

Now, by God's grace, Clayton will travel with me!  And so will Kenzie and Kayden.

It will be an amazing adventure for these two sisters!  One returning to visit her birthland after 10 years, and the other returning to the birthland of 9 of her siblings.

We've even set up a Sister's blog that we'll publish if we're able to post from China.

Now if I could just get them to start packing.  Like mother, like daughter I suppose.

FOUR days!!!

Celebrating "Lasts"

If you ask me what we've been up to, I'd say in addition to physical therapy, surgery post-ops, making more wedding plans, fundraising and paper chasing for Kohlby, we are celebrating 'lasts'.

I'm a bit sappy about this being Kenzie's senior year, but having 3 to 4 softball games each week has kept me busy enough that I don't have time to pout :) 

Last night our Lady Devils represented at the Cherokee Strip Conference awards and game.  The Ladies are conference champions!

Kenzie was selected to play as 2nd baseman.

And I realized this might be the last time I see her catch for the out.

Senior power!

 Selected to the Cherokee Strip Conference:  
Kenzie, LS, KS, KR and CF! 

I've really enjoyed watching these gals play!

Cherokee Strip Champions!

 Making memories on the field.

Tonight the gals play again in the Tri-County Conference game!
More pictures, more 'lasts.'