to iowa and back

what a lovely trip elliot and i had to visit my family in iowa. we were sad to go w/o daddy, but he needed to be home to finish up his summer classes at phoenix seminary. we miss him when he's not w/ us! mommy may have also been a little bit sad b/c this meant she had to travel w/ elliot on her lap for 3 hours during the nonstop trip to iowa.....but God was gracious. my nausea truly ended THAT MORNING and then continued to be SO manageable during our entire visit. what a relief! my parents had been praying....hard--they're the BEST at that.

they're also the best at entertaining elliot. he ADORES both of them, and it's so special for me to see them interact. they sing together and play and tickle and have so much fun w/ our little man. we only wish we were able to see them more. =( the 3 of us will look forward to a trip from baubie, though, in october and then a trip from poppa some other time this fall! (they like to spread out the love so i don't miss them too much). what great parents--and grandparents--they are.

anyway, here are a few pix from our trip taken by uncle davey. we had to say goodbye to him and aunt breeann b/c in just a few days they'll fly away to south korea to teach english. they'll do BEAUTIFULLY but we will miss them SO MUCH. thanks for driving to cedar falls to spend time w/ us, davey and breeann! brent, elliot and i love you tons, and we'll pray that Jesus will make himself known to you and others while you're away!