Some of you might know that I am an "instant gratification" type of gal and I ordered one of these precious signs for "little sister's" bedroom and I didn't put it up right and so it had quite an upward slant. So..... super sweet Mary Ludwig re-ordered me one and I put it up the right way and....well, you can see how sweet it is! Aaaaaaaaaaaaaadorable!

Perfection.......:)

Hi All!
I haven't updated in a while because there hasn't been much to update on the adoption front. We are all approved, that is - the US and Peru both agree that we are fit to be parents, Whew! - but we just wait to be assigned to a particular child. Key word "WAIT"! So that's what we're doing....waiting. Knowing that the big guy in charge has PERFECT timing and a PERFECT plan and PERFECT reasons why He will connect our paths on the day HE chooses! And as hard as it is some days, WE WOULDN'T WANT IT ANY OTHER WAY! So we are clicking along, trying to carry on as normal as possible.
Dakota had a wonderful time in Peru, loved being with the children and working hard and also, building bonds/friendships with his team. We had many reports of how hard he worked/served and Larry and I are very proud of him. He turned 15 years old the day they got back and a few days later got his driver's permit. Doing pretty well, I must say. He loves driving us all around!
Dayton is enjoying his summer as well, going to the GV pool a lot and running cross country. That kid is up to running 4.5 miles a day. Hmmmm...I try to think of him as encouragement as I try to make it 1 time around the track at boot camp. Yeeeeks!
Both boys are looking forward to possibly a little Colorado time coming up including TPX camp the first week of August.
Hope all is well with all of YOU and your summer is going GREAT!
Thanks for catching up!
~Laci:)

Dakota's off to Peru!!

Ok...tears are all dried (I think) and we are moving on to just being COMPLETELY EXCITED about what God has in store for Dakota this next week. I mean...how could we NOT be excited??? His Peru journey began long before his flight left at 2:45 today. Him being obedient, and working hard to raise his own money and watching it add up to exactly the right amount...WOW!! We are praying that he goes into this with absolutely NO expectations, just allowing God to push & pull & poke & prod him into whatever HE desires. Now THAT'S EXCITING!! Can't wait to see what transpires this week.

You probably know already that we were not on the May consejo. That's OK. We will do what we do best (JK) and WAIT until the end of June and see what happens then. :)

In my daughter's eyes :)

Admittedly, I had a little bit of a weird "Mother's Day" a few weeks ago. Knowing that I am a mom to someone that I haven't got to meet yet. Knowing that somewhere in some orphanage in Peru a sweet little girl with big brown eyes waits for God to connect our path with hers. Almost simultaneously, I hear Martina McBride's song from some years back titled, " In my daughter's eyes. I have heard this song a million times but, being the mother of boys, it didn't phase me much. Now, I took the time to pay a little closer attention to the words and how absolutely beautiful and RELEVANT they are. To her, we must look like some sort of heroes, strong and wise, but in reality, this GIFT that God is about to give to US will give us even more reason to believe in what life is REALLY about!



In my daughter's eyes

I am a hero

I am strong and wise and I know no fear

But the truth is plain to see

She was sent to rescue me

I see who I wanna be

In my daughter's eyes

In my daughter's eyes

Everyone is equal

Darkness turns to light

And the world is at peace

This miracle God gave to me

Gives me strength when I am weak

I find reason to believe

In my daughter's eyes

And when she wraps her hand around my finger

How it puts a smile in my heart

Everything becomes a little clearer

I realize what life is all about

Is hanging on when your heart has had enough

Is giving more when you feel like giving up

I've seen the light

In my daughter's eyes

In my daughter's eyes

I can see the future

A reflection of who I am

And what will be

And though she'll grow and someday leave

Maybe raise a family

When I'm gone I hope you'll see

How happy she made me

And I'll be there

In my daughter's eyes



Mayo consejo (the May placement list) should come out this week. So, if you feel like praying that we might be on the list, we would LOOOOOOVE it!

Nope, not yet!!

Well, the "abril" (April) consejo is out and we aren't on it! Oh Well! That's ok! We will go ahead and rest in the fact that God's plan is BEST! Not ours!! :) Waiting a little longer will give us time to be better prepared and also be here to see Dakota off on his mission trip.

I attached some pics of us in the backyard last week. It was such a beautiful evening! Notice, Dakota wet in the top pic. Couldn't stand it, had to jump in! Yes, Larry was short to follow!

Reckless Faith

My good friend Lisa gave me an awesome book named Reckless Faith. It's a about a girl named Beth and her husband who live in Mexico and have established a ministry to help orphans. Her stories of all sorts of situations with the children, break my heart but also give encouragement of having a ....reckless faith....trusting that God will show up, exactly where and when he's needed.
One statement rings true to our current situation of waiting. She said, "Sometimes reckless faith requires no further action. You just hold on to the limb you've been led out on and trust that it doesn't break."
2 Corinthians 9:7-9
God loves it when the giver delights in the giving. God can pour on the blessings in astonishing ways so that you're ready for anything and everything, more than just ready to do what needs to be done. As one psalmist puts it, "He throws caution to the winds, giving to the needy in reckless abandon."

Throw me a bone!

Well, a lot of you have asked but...nothing new. I really wish someone would throw us a bone. Just a little tidbit of info. ..............I have been trying to concentrate on Psalm 62 that says: I wait quietly before God, for my victory comes from Him. I suppose I need to do just that, wait quietly and remember whose ultimately in control over the entire situation.
tick-tock-tick-tock....
Meanwhile both of our guys started a little spring basketball this week and they're excited about that. But, while I have your attention, could I please be a proud mom for a minute? Some of you know that Dakota has to raise his own money to return to the mission trip in Peru this year. We have been so pleased with his effort and dedication. The fact that he has spent some afternoons after school and some full Saturdays to raise funds, not for a trip to lay on the beach or to CO to ride his motorcycle but to serve the Lord....does his parents' hearts good. He is well on his way!! Thanks so much to all who have helped and by doing so, becoming part of his journey!
Also, Mr. Dayton is excited to be taking an IQ test in the next couple weeks to see if he qualifies for the 'gifted' program at the middle school (Eagle Talent). He's a smart little cookie:0) Yep, you guessed it, Larry and I are still racking our brains to see where those genes came from.
Thanks for all of your love, concern, and prayers!
Love to all~Laci