First day of school 2014

This makes our move finally feel complete and official! The kids are all in different schools and the first part of the adventure began today. Gilbert public schools stated their new year today!! Jacob started Jr High at Desert Ridge Jr High and he is luck enough to be going with his best friend! Hannah, Nathan and Grace began at Meridian Elementary and all were very excited. It does my heart good to know they are confident, secure and ready to embrace this new year! Our Grace is officially a kindergartner! She is definitely ready and ran off to the swings are after one final hug!

Samantha begins are her new school on Monday the 11th...her pictures to follow next week!

Happy 13th Birthday Jacob

Hard to believe, but our oldest son is thirteen today! Where has the time gone? He is such a great young man. I know, every mom says that about her kid...but seriously, he is amazing. When I watch him with our foster kids, sometimes the pride spills out, sometimes I sit in quiet observance of his tender heart. It is truly a joy to have Jacob feel led/called to this life too. (And we certainly would make it look as easy if it weren't for his helpfulness)

Happy birthday son...we love you mucho grande!