JoeAnna's Birthday & Party (162 photos), by cara thompson

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in my head

This morning has been very nice, thanks to my wonderful husband who got up way before dawn to start his day and tend to the kids. I haven't been able to get to bed before midnight, so he let me sleep in until 7:15am!!! :)

This is the song that I have in my head this morning.

You love is life to me, my truest longing my deepest need

Without it one moment I don't know where I'd be

You love is life to me

Bread for my body, light for my eyes

All that I need you daily provide

Deep in my being, more than my blood

My very existence depends on your love...

lifesavers

PBS kids

caffeine

family

my kids

Rob

Jesus Christ

(these are in increasing order)

#2 Pictures of Joe's Party

William - almost 1yr here!

JoeAnna "thinking" just like her daddy does. :)

Opening gifts

Elsa "salsa" Hemmes - she and Joe are so cute watching Dora together!

This is Rob "loving" Sparty! I had to post this because I love him too!

Haven - he and Joe have a great bond!

Tessa-boo!! I love this one - both the picture and the girl!

Carter Graham - playing with his bouncy ball, miss you buddy!!

#1 Pictures of JoeAnna at her Tunnel Park Birthday Party

Birthday girl Joe and her daddy!

"Aunt" Casie, Haven, Cara & JoeAnna

3 people changing Graham's diaper ;)

Aiden Lee

Eldest cousin, Ev

Happy 1st Birthday to Will!

We Love you William Adrian Hemmes!!!

so many things

So this is Graham blogging with me. He and JoeAnna were babysat all day today while I was with my dad. We all had a great time! Our wonderful friend, pastor's wife, and neighbor Rasha Flowers graciously watched my two kiddos - she is a huge blessing to me!

My dad had a great day! We started it by having some time in the Word, followed by physical therapy, doctors visits, and we actually watched a movie on his laptop. It was good for both of us. He was moved to an intermediate hospital room - yay no more ICU!!! He's just down the hall now, but we are getting closer everyday to recovering fully. Thank you all so much for your earnest prayers and thoughts for my dad and our family.

Sunday was a big day! I am so proud of Rob. We know that this is just where God wants us. Please continue to pray for us as we work towards being fully transitioned.

I honestly love Florida! For somebody who had only been to Florida once and not on a vacation, I had no idea what I was missing! Even during the "wet season" and "hot" summer, I am loving the climate and the sunshine!

I should record JoeAnna for all of you to hear - she is amazing Rob and me with her conversational speech! It's incredible. And she has transitioned so well to the big change with being more active on Sundays - we were going from 8:30am - 8:30pm and she was smiling and singing and asking for her new friends Gavin and Keighlah even after being with them in class for 3 services. So thank you to those of you who said that she would be okay with major change. You were right. It's been a big blessing and relief. :)

Finally - I do miss all of you from Michigan!!! Visit soon!