Emma Turns 1!

 One year ago God completed our family (We hope;-) with Emma Jane. She has been such a joy and it was fun to celebrate her first year of life and pray over the coming years. Please pray with us that God will use her to change the world. Check out some pictures of our celebration.

She is starting to walk and repeat some words. She is loud and still gets up at night to eat with mama. 

She dug in pretty good to her cake!

She liked eating the tissue paper more than the presents!

Sofia Got Her Visa!

 

We are so glad that we were able to get Sofia's visa! Truly an answer to prayer for many months! Jennifer took Jake, Sofia, Grace, & Emma to the states for a few weeks. The main purpose was to support Levi in his surgery as he continues his treatment for cleft lip and palate. The girls are enjoying see and meeting some family for the first time. They hardly want to talk to those of us left here Guatemala when we call because they are having so much fun!

Papaw Tony with Emma. (He watched her as Jennifer was with Levi for surgery as they did not allow kids in that area of the hospital)

Silly girls!

Sisters enjoying horse at Meijer that boys used to enjoy years ago!

Meeting Cousins!

Lots of snuggles!

Meeting Aunties!

Mamaw love!

Emma has done great on this trip. Please pray that the rest of the trip goes well. Levi had a first successful procedure. Please pray for the next few procedures that they will go well and that these are the last ones he has to do!

Grandma Jane's Visit

 

We had a great visit with Ben's Mom over the last few weeks. She got to meet her new granddaughter and enjoy time with all her grandkids. One of the hardest parts about being a missionary is living far from family and grandparents not getting much time with their grandkids. So we are grateful for the time we do get together.

We had a special Sunday while she was here dedicating Emma which you can read more about here.

Lots of snuggles with Emma Jane.

Three generations. This is Grandma Janes youngest and probably last grandbaby.

Snuggles at church too.

We celebrate Carlos' birthday while she was here.

She also read a lot of books to the girls and Luke.

And lots of walks with Luke and the girls.

We also got to visit Cesar our friend who has been bedridden for many years and has a great testimony. Jane enjoys visiting him while she is here. He is a blessing to many!

October Happenings...

(Impossible to get everyone to look at the camera these days)

 It has been a busy month or so. October has two birthdays and last month we welcomed Emma Jane as I am sure many of you have seen on social media...more to come on Emma. We also celebrated this last weekend Caleb's birthday and we will be celebrating Jake's birthday on the 20th. We also had a visit from my sister in law Katie.

Here are a few pics from Caleb's birthday.

A little fun at the trampoline park and pizza.

Caleb turned 12. It is hard to believe that our youngest boy is 12. It is also hard to believe that less than 3 years ago he was still our youngest. We are super proud of the young man he is becoming. Caleb is sensitive, kind and caring. 

Here are a few pics from Katie's visit.

 

We enjoyed having Katie here. She spoiled the kids with gifts, time and lovings. She got plenty of baby snuggles too!

A few pics of Emma and family:

(Jennifer is going to post more info/pics on her blog)

Thanks for your prayers and support during this time of transition and joy!