"You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them." -Desmond Tutu
Back in January, some of Jason's family came to visit. His sister Laura, his other sister Jennifer, Jenn's daughter Brooklynn, and Daddy Gary. It was great to have them here as we don't see each other often :(. AND, we made the most of our visit. Even though I don't have many pictures, we stayed up late talking and reminiscing over our childhood....laughing really hard over stories of vacations, broken bones, surviving crazy times, old relationships, and just life. It was so nice to relax and enjoy each other with no obligations other than LOVE, EATING, and LAUGHING.
We went out to get Brooklynn's hair cut. This was her first haircut (she is 2yo) and we went to a spectacular place that is just for kids! She had a good time as you can tell.
Daddy Gary and Reese enjoying some TV time.

Reese and Brooklynn

We love you very much and missed Robert and Jamie Lee. Mama Dor, you need to come visit too!
So one of the reasons that Robert (jason's brother) and his wife Jamie Lee did not come, is because she was very far in her pregnancy with this special blessing.
We welcomed Olyvia Faith to our family on Feb 21.

"To witness the birth of a child is our best opportunity to experience the meaning of the word miracle." -Paul Carvel
As with every good and perfect gift, there seems to be valleys we walk through as well. Daddy Gary's new wife is Linda.... In the same week as Olyvia's birth, she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Linda & Daddy Gary
As Christopher Reeve's put it, "Once you choose hope, anything's possible." We are praying for healing, mild symptoms from chemo, and a renewed strength that only comes from the Lord.