Adventuring in the good ole USA

Since my last post, so much has happened that it would take days to catch up, so I will try to summarize. We have been greatly enjoying "L" from Ukraine this summer. She has been such a sweet addition to our family!  We love watching her learn English, and speak her language as well. I love the way her mouth turns up into a smile when she pronounces certain words in Ukranian. She has amazed us at every new adventure. She is a master in the kitchen, can beat us all at Uno, and has not been at all fazed by our adventures, on-the-go lifestyle!  We haves loved having her along with us each step of the way. We have however had to let her stay with her sister for a few weeks while we travel the USA with our kids...a trip we have had planned since long before we know "L" would be with us. Although we will miss her terribly these next few weeks, we are enjoying some much needed R&R and bonding time...in the car...for 109

Hours!

4th of July fun! "L" is in the middle.

She loved the fireworks!  Our firstborn decided to go for the silly pose.

Life has been very busy, but never too busy to sneak in a kiss with my Prince Charming. 

Our newest adventure is taking us out West, crossing through 14 states! The adventure of a lifetime...something we have always wanted to do with our children. So, here we are...driving through Louisiana! Last night we crossed through Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and then we finally stopped in Louisiana! 

As we passed the USS Alabama in Mobile, it brought back sweet memories of visiting it as a young child. It is as huge as I remembered it to be!

Then we drove just to the North of New Orleans and passed my paternal grandparents' home town, St. Bernard Parish. Oh, how I miss my Grammy!  She went to be with Jesus early this year, and there have been so many moments we have all longed to pick up the phone and have her pray with us. That lady shore did love her Jesus!  She rained down Heaven when she prayed. 

Ok, back from the trip down memory lane. 😋.  God blessed us with a wonderful little suite in St. Tammany Parish, and now we are back on the road again! SAN ANTONIO BOUND!!! Watch out alamo here we come!

For now, I will leave you with a gorgeous view of the Pensecola Bay in Florida. What a sweet reminder of all the blessings God has in store for us on this trip!

Hope you enjoy!