Now there are four

Isn't it crazy to think all that is packed into a newborn body?  All the potential, the individuality, the talents, likes, dislikes and more.  It's the re-occuring question these days; who does Ezekiel look like?  I honestly don't know.  But even more fun to think about is what will Ezekiel be like?  6 1/2 years is our oldest, and there is so much depth and breadth to who he is.  Way more than I ever dreamed I would know when he was just 10 days old.  That's one of my favorite things about my kiddos; each has their very own unique personality.  There is no doubt they are fearfully and wonderfully made!  And I'm blessed to get to know them. 

 Ethan

 Ellianna

 Elias

Ezekiel

The Four!

Gogo and Babu Time!

In the waiting for his arrival, in the welcoming and the partying afterwards, we had great times with Babu and Gogo while they visited us in Turkey!

The day before my mom arrived, the kids and I did a grocery run.  They know their Gogo and insisted on buying ice cream and ice cream cones to have for our first lunch together. 

And you can see the ice cream cones were heartily welcomed by all members of the family!  

We LOVE ice cream!

 We waited to celebrate Elli's 4th birthday until Gogo arrived. 
 Doing eachother's "make-up" was only one of the ways Gogo
joined in the fun!

 Lots and lots of reading!  By the end of her time here, Elias would pick a book and take it to her to read to him.  Regardless of if she was working on something else!

 Often twice a day trips to the park directly outside our apartment, Gogo and Babu joined in all kinds of fun and watched as Ethan, Elli and Elias all learned new skills and games at the park. 

 

 We adventured together on the ferry and around town, and experimented with various types of local food!

 

 We celebrated Ezekiel's arrival in Amershek style, with donuts; chocolate, cream-filled, covered in sprinkles!

 And of course, family fun nights together!  Enjoying ordered in Papa John's pizza (AMAZING!), popcorn and a movie!

Thank you Babu and Gogo for coming and being a part of our world!  We love and miss you already!