These boots

We are leaving in the morning for the start of our two-day transit to South Africa.  This morning I put all of our mud boots away, for now.  But these little red boots, have been with us a long time.  I remember the day Rob brought them home from work.  He was working on a remodeling project, and we had just found out I was pregnant with our first child.  They were handed to him, with hopes that someday our first born would wear them.  That was in 2003.

They have since moved with us to 4 different homes, and have kept the water off of Tate’s, Austin’s, Avery’s, Tanner’s & Hudson’s toes.

2003 was along time ago.  Even today as I sign papers and write the date, I still have a hard time thinking it is 2015…so many years have passed.  If the next 12 years go as fast as the past 12 years, I need to continue to remind myself to enjoy each moment we have to the fullest.  Hopefully the documentation of our moments in Africa will keep everyone up-to-date with our lives.

My mom has been out most of this week, and we have successfully packed 13 suitcases.  All of them weigh anywhere from 46-50 pounds with the limit being 50 pounds.  We didn’t get everything in, but we left a few suitcases behind for people to bring when they come to see us.

I have also been working on the kids’ corner.  This was going to be where Tate and Austin could post too.  As you will see I have it added to our menu but I haven’t figured out how to get anything posted.  Also, I have added Tate and Austin’s baptism videos.  You can find them at the bottom of our sidebar.

If I get a chance to post tomorrow while we are sitting in the Atlanta airport, I will.  If not, I will post as soon as I can from South Africa.  Thanks for all of your continued prayers!!