Summer/Spring Skiing

Paul's bro, Mark and kids, John and Lauren spent their spring break with us on the slopes...did I mention how HOT it was?! We had a great time and Elli started to learn how to ski!! I was going to teach her one day and guess who was teaching her kids how to ski the same day at Keystone...Maggie! The kids love their cousins and I even got a day to ski with Lauren and Maggie. I love spring break!

Redemption

One of the hardest things about not traveling to China last year was not connecting with Karis' orphanage mate, Maddie, and her family. But Saturday that all changed! Maddie and her family came to visit from Montana and it was a beautiful day! They are an amazing family and they felt like extended family coming for a visit. I have to admit I had a hard time not crying when I met them. Their girls loved on our kids and Dawson and Elli didn't want to say good-bye. Maddie was adorable in wanting to hold "baby" Zach any chance we gave her. What an incredible connection Karis has as she grows up knowing Maddie and the history they have together:)

Ballerina Elli

Elli had her first ballet class on Friday. No one told me how absolutely adorable that first ballet class is! She was one of the youngest and she followed the teacher around twirling and jumping. OH my! I told Paul when I am having a bad day, I will picture Elli in her tutu and will smile.