Sophie Turns Two

Besides being one of the cutest two year old little girls in the whole world, Sophie also happens to be one of the funniest. Even after living with her for two years, she still makes us laugh every day. While she can be feisty at times, her smile always shines through and we couldn't imagine our lives without her in it.

We love you Sophia! Happy Birthday!

Still Waiting

Today was tough. We were supposed to be in Ethiopia today, picking up our baby boy. However, due to in country delays, we are unsure when that day will come.

We feel like we are missing out on so much. Every day that we have to wait, he gets a day older without us there to watch it. I suppose it would be easier if we had a date that all this would come to an end, but we don't. We just have to wait.

I think God teaches more in waiting than any other experience of life. That is probably why he put Abraham through all of the ups and downs... to teach us the value of patience. Abraham and Sarah waited 25 years for their promised child. Sure, he got desperate a time or two, but Abraham believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness. They hoped in the promise of God, and God did not let them down.

John Piper says it this way.

That’s exactly how God wants his children to live: by faith in future grace—the assurance of things hoped for; the conviction of things not seen. You can either stand in His place, or go at His pace.

So, here we are. Relying on faith and not sight. Hoping in the promise of God and believing that he has a purpose in all of this. Going at His pace.

Patience is one of those things that God doesn't give you. He gives you opportunities to develop it. Here is our opportunity. It is our prayer that we don't squander it.

The Yard Sale and Catch Up

It is time for the annual Kennedy yard sale, where we once again drag out those sweaters Erin wore in Jr. High and try to convince her that they are NEVER going to be in style again.
It is time for our friends to peruse through said sweaters and find the ones that just might make it back into a stylish wardrobe and steal them before the sale ever starts.
It is time for a strange old man to purchase a bikini for 25 cents for reasons no respectable person cares to know, only after he attempts for 15 minutes to haggle it down to a mere 10 cents while my stubborn wife refuses to back down.
It is yard sale time.

Saturday at 7 am, let the festivities begin.

Now, to catch up on weeks gone by.

Catherine had her first dance recital a few weeks ago. She was beautiful, and she made us all very proud. Notice, even when she has all of her make up on and her hair done, she still manages to find a baby to carry around with her.

Easton gave her a rose after her award-winning performance.

We have been visiting family since last Friday. Grammy and Poppa (Erin's Mom and Dad) held the first annual Kid Camp. Every day was planned with fun activities for the kids, and the whole family had a blast.


This is Easton with his cousins, Harrison and Everson.

Catherine tubing with Peyton and Mackenzie.The whole family.
Here is Grammy and Poppa with all 9 of the grandkids.

One Last Step

We got an update on Baby Addis. Here are the details.

"Addis is really special! Some people have super cute personalities and some people are just plain good-looking. Addis has both! He is in a constant good mood and if he was not an innocent baby, I would think he is trying to get something! Addis' cocked eyebrows and sideways grins are irresistible and he has only been spotted crying in regards to food! He is healthy, strong and very active."
Weight- 16.76 pounds Height- 25.98 inches