Summer is finally here!

Wow is it hot and I love it!  I have been waiting for the hot, dry days of summer since school was out.  We have had a record amount of rain in IN this summer and cooler days but God is making up for it now.  The last couple weeks have definitely been lake weather with the 80-90 degree heat.  So of course we have been hiding out at the lake with friends and family.

Kevin and Marla Pace made the drive up to the lake for a visit.  Thanks guys for coming up.  It was great to see you.  Josh is still entertaining us with the card tricks Kevin taught him.

 We were also blessed by the Shoppell family and joined them at their pool on a hot day.  

That was a blast.  Thanks Shoppells!  

We always love spending time with our grandmas! Family is always good!

Grandma Carol had a birthday so we had a fun dinner celebration with lots of family!

Josh finished up his baseball season with a big win.  He was excited their team won the championship for a wood bat tournament.  It was a good way to end the season.

We had some great fans come out and support Josh. 

 Thanks Moses and Julie for cheering us on.  

The weather was a bit wet but you were great for the morale!  Blessings to you.

One of our favorite days in the summer is our Gotcha Day on July 17th.  This is the day in 2011 that Josh and Cate came to the USA.  We always sponsor this day on Christian radio and the kids listen all day for their names to be announced throughout the day.  Here is a quick look at the first peak we had at these precious children.  They are definitely Kings and Queens!  I love that song by Audio Adrenalin

This was then.....

 This is now

 
Little hands, shoeless feet
Lonely eyes looking back at me
Will we leave the innocent to grieve?
on their own, on the run
When their lives have only begun
These could be our daughters and our sons
And just like a drum I can hear their hearts beating
I know my God won't let them be defeated
Every child has a dream to belong and be loved

(Chorus)
Boys become kings, girls will be queens
Wrapped in Your majesty
When we love, when we love the least of these
Then they will be brave and free
Shout Your name in victory
When we love, when we love the least of these
When we love the least of these.

All credit to Audio Adrenaline for their song, "Kings and Queens."

Thanks for praying for us and reading the blog.
Choosing joy,
Chris & crew