Face Dunking

It's a good thing he has a big belly...otherwise, I'd have to censor this video :)

Our little reader

If you can't view the video, click here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4Zy2xPPC4s

Please do NOT!

PLEASE DO NOT!! (Inside joke from college)....but look at our precious, obedient daughter!

Seriously good progress, April 26

Carson is AWAKE people!
Wow, they said things would eventually click and when they did to watch out...and I believe that has happened. I feel like we are hitting the fast forward button now, rather than pause. It's incredible!!

In the past two weeks, Carson has:
-been singing his ABC's
-singing "Twinkle, twinkle little star" and "Old MacDonald"
-playing peek-a-boo
This weekend, he learned, "Ready, set, GO!" When he says "go" he lifts both hands and hits his belly and yells "GO."

Finally, just today...
HE CLAPPED! That has been a huge delay and red flag for the therapists. I can't tell you how hard we've worked with him on clapping. He also just said "Carson" and is pointing to himself when he says it.

Goose bumps, tears of joy, praise the Lord! Carson is here. Watch out :)

PS- We just completed the Celiac blood panel testing and environmental allergy testing. Results in 8 days. No mas blood work!

Is it odd or is it God?

I am posting this so I have it on record.

Today when we were in church, I had a vision of being on a mission trip in Haiti. RANDOM?!!!
They weren't discussing this, and there has not been a mention of a church mission trip to Haiti, so I just think this is crazy. One of my odd Mel moments, indeed.

When we got home, I immediately looked up our church website to see if there are any mission opportunities, and sure enough there is a mission trip to Haiti this summer. Really?!?
http://www.fellowshipchurch.com/hope4haiti?FCW=r7halcpu67dbm2l44pkmo1h8u2

Who knows if anything will come of this or not, but I am moving forward to see what happens. Our church is sponsoring 50 orphanges. Needless to say, I was moved, touched and excited to see this already in place. The lost children on on my heart the most. I want to go hug those babies and share the good news. Let's see what God is up to next....

"I will remain, confident in this, I will see the goodness of the Lord."

Pre-K Easter Party, April 1

I got to host Alex's Pre-K Easter party this year! Alex's class is truly a special group of amazingly gifted kids. They are all very respectful and kind and play well together. I was so excited to host the party! I was the photographer too, so not many pictures-- we were too busy crafting and playing. I felt honored to be a part of the Easter experience. 5 year olds are really able to grasp the sacrifice and miracle of the resurrection. As Alex would say, "He is noooot here. He is not here. He is risen indeed!"

Alex with her boyfriend, Mau

Jackson and Jia
Ben and Alex (so cute!)

My girl is working away on her crafts

Olivia hiding behind her accomplishments

Jackson is so proud!

Alex loved the cross project

The craft

Alex made 6 crosses! She loved it.

We had such a great day. Alex loved having mommy at class without Carson...and I had fun being there!

Disney on Ice

Disney on Ice = heaven on Earth for Alex Darby.
For her birthday, we surprised her with tickets. She still thinks it was Disney world :)
Alex dressed up as Snow White for the big event and was just the cutest ever. She was so happy and precious and animated (shocking, I know) through the show. She got up and sang the songs and it was a perfect experience for our family. The Worley family was there as well and we were sitting close, so Kaitlyn & Alex got to share some of the fun together. Here are pics:

Alex shows off her freshly painted nails. She was decked.
How cute is this? They were both Snow White!

Beautiful girls

Alex with Mommy

Alex with Daddy

Belle & The Beast

Trey had his lap full of cuteness

Alex dancing to "Under the Sea"

She is hysterical!

It's safe to say she had a blast! What a fun day for our fam.