Adventure!

Noah got to take his first trip away last week. He spent a week at Grandma and Grandpa Shoemaker's house so he could go to VBS with them. He was very excited for days leading up to it and was especially looking forward to feeding Grandpa's fish. We drove halfway to meet G&G on Sunday, and when it came time to hop in their vehicle, he wasn't so sure. I had to jump in the Jeep alongside him to go for a short drive. After that, he was fine and happily waved "bye" to us as they drove away. We talked on the phone every night (and sometimes during the day, too) and he was always so happy and excited to tell us about his day. Wednesday night, he even said, "Mama, I havin' so much fun at Grandma's house!" We are so glad he had a wonderful time and got to create those memories, but were really glad to get him back, too! I'm thankful for the awesome family members who spent time loving on him and took pictures to send to us!

First night of VBS with cousin Matthew.

Playdate at McDonalds...with most of the cousins.

Playing with Mommy's favorite doll from when she was little. 

Eating pancakes with Grandpa.

Going fishing with Uncle Chris, cousin Aaron, and Aaron's buddy.

When Noah talks about going fishing, he always says, "Me and Uncle Chris goed fishin', and we catched them, and they was bleeeeeed-ing." Same story. Every time. 

 So glad Noah had a great week and for the awesome teachings he heard. He keeps retelling the story of "We had our hammer, and the wised man builded his house on the rock, and the 'food' [foolish] man builded his house on the sand, and it didn't stay very good." Thanks to all who helped him have a wonderful time!

While Noah was gone, Lyla got to soak up some extra attention, and tried scrambled eggs. So far, this girl is an eating champ! 

When we went to get Noah, we got to spend some time with most of the Shoemaker family, which included some Uncle Da-da lovin'!

On Sunday, the kids said a few memory verses and sang a couple songs at church. Noah paid such close attention to the memory verses...

 ...and didn't sing a single word during the song... Stinker! (Matthew and Braelynn sure did a great job!) 

Have you ever seen so much cuteness in one picture?
(Matthew, Kadence, Braelynn, Lyla, Noah)

Noah was so tired after his busy week that he napped in the car on the way home, and as we were unloading the car, I walked back in the house and found him here (after he had been awake to come into the house!)