Well we have had a busy summer filled with great family time. The first week of July, Jeff's sister and her family came and visited us in Florida. We spent a few days visiting with them. Then, Mike and Julie went on a cruise while we watched their two kids. It was definitely different having four kids all the time, but I will treasure that time so much because I feel like I really got to know my nephew and niece. Being so far away from them we do not get to see them very much, so it was great to spend individual time with just Austin and Autumn. We went swimming, to the fountains, did crafts, and more swimming. At night after the girls went to bed, Jeff, Austin, and I would play board games. I really enjoyed our special time together. When Mike and Julie returned we spent another couple of days with them. It was much too short. We would be hanging out all the time if we only lived closer. We treasure our time with Mike and Julie. It was a lot of fun.
We had more visitors a week and a half later. My parents and grandparents came to see us. Their trip was filled with beach, beach, and more beach. I think that was the most that I had been to the beach in a week's time. We went almost every night to see the sunset, beautiful sunsets. We finished a 1000 piece puzzle. We also did several craft/sewing projects. It was neat to see our wonderful creations. My grandparents stayed a week, and my parents stayed a few days later. It was a very relaxing time with my family. It was just what we need.
Since then we have been doing our normal summer activities. We either stay in the house because it is so hot outside or we go swimming in people's pools. I have started watching some kids during the week for a few hours. Macayla has enjoyed playing with her friends although it does change our routine a little bit.
Macayla still amazes me with her creative mind, coming up with all sorts of pretend things. She also tells you a sound effect for everything. She will say something like, " I went walking along, like boink, boink." Everything that she says she adds a sound effect at the end of her statement. It makes me laugh every time.
Mariah is walking, running all over the place. She wants to be like her big sister, so she is always trying to do things that her sister does. She is constantly saying more words. She now says Hi, Bye Bye, Mommy, Daddy, Sissy, Cayla, Up, Please, Sorry, Hola, and a few more. It amazes me how much she is growing, no longer a baby anymore.
As far as Jeff and I the last few months have been a little harder for us. Please be praying for Agape and for us that God will lead and direct us. We have been seeking Him, and found that the more that you seek Him, the more that you feel Him. I haven't felt His presence this strong in a long time, and pray that I will stay continually in His presence. Have you been seeking God? His love and peace can cover you if you seek Him.
Macayla's friends and their parents came to Agape for the fun. 
The kids enjoyed coloring a paper with Agape's plane on it. 
