September already?

Summer has passed us by already and we're into one of our favorite times of year. The weather's cooling down and fall is upon us. We've been busy working on finishing up some canning from our dismal garden. We simply had too much water this summer, but have been blessed by some awesome friends to get some tomatoes done.

On the adoption front, we continue to wait. There have been a few changes that have slowed us down. Hopefully this week things will be in place to begin moving forward again. We're hoping to be home with the boys in the November/December timeframe. It's certainly not the timeframe that we were hoping for but ultimately we know that the timing is in His hands.

One of the changes for us is that we will have to get Russian medical exams done. There is one place that those can happen, which is in Moscow. Flying to Moscow form here will likely be to the East. Then on to Sakalin flying East, and hopefully back home again to the East. I'm not sure if we'll get a day older or younger on that trip, but it will all be worth it.


We had talked about putting in a little paver brick patio in the back of the house. In July we decided that it would be easier to get done prior to the boys being here so we tackled that project. Marisa's parents came for a couple of weekends and provided some valuable help. Pictures or that are to the right. We're currently getting the grass going for some Fall growth.


Hunting season is already upon us. We made one trip up to MN for the Goose opener. Deer season opens mid October for Jason.

Other then that we are constantly organizing and rearranging. Trying to make more room for two little boys and all of their soon to be belongings. Thanks for all the prayers that you have been sending up on our behalf. Until next time, God Bless!