Thankful Thursday ~ New Little Loves

I mentioned in a post a while back that my brother and his wife are in the process of adopting. They have three great sons, ages 19, 18, and 14, and adoption is something that their family has been praying about for quite some time. Last fall the Lord moved in an unexpected way, and quite suddenly brought these two smiling babes into their lives.

I have been given permission to share, but since the adoptions are not quite finalized I will wait to introduce the babes by name when the process is complete. So without further adieu . . .

On this Thankful Thursday I praise Him

for this little man "N" who is three . . .

Can you say thoughtful . . .

and serious . . .

and as cute as can be?

What a blessing!

And for doubling the blessing-- I praise Him for

Little Miss "L" who just turned two (and I got to be there)!

Can you say beautiful

sweetness?

Ohhh the yummy dimples!

This is my sis-in-love Jodi helping her baby girl

open birthday presents-- surrounded by cousins.

( You gotta love that word giiiiiiiirl after raising a house full of rough and tumble).

I wish I had a picture of my brother to share.

Oh wait . . .

Here we go.

He's the one in the glasses.

Oh, that doesn't work. He's the one in the hat and Michigan shirt.

(Did I mention he's a pastor? Yep. They love him, so do I.)

Thank you Lord for family.

Thank you for answered prayers.

Thank you for growing us again through

the blessing of adoption.

Thank you for "N" and for "L"

and for hiding them under the shadow of Your wing.

Thank you for Fritz and Jodi,

and Colt and Bo and Trey--

for welcoming these babies, with arms wide open.

Thank you for blessing us with new little loves.

Blessings from my proud auntie nest ~

Tina