July 16, 2019

It's been 4 days.  I've stopped a few times to write this post, but couldn't seem to make it happen.  I don't even have adequate words to express how wonderful that day was, but for fear of never getting it done here goes...
As of July 16, it was 11 months 1 week and 3 days since the most beautiful little surprise came to live with us.  We've loved every 6 pounds and 4 ounces of that precious girl since the first night we laid eyes on her.  On Tuesday, July 16th that sweet girl became Eden Grace Hume.  I'm her momma, and I couldn't feel more blessed.

Sweet Eden Grace Hume
She's a beauty!

Part of our tribe.  I'm so thankful for all of my people.

In true Hume fashion, she stuck her foot in her cake and then started clapping for herself.

I stole their hearts, now I'm stealing their last name.  Yes, you did sweet girl!

Happy 4th of July

Today was a great day!  We used to spend lots of time hanging out with the Wheelers.  When we moved to Pea Ridge, that changed.  It's changed even more since the kids are growing up.  The big kids are busy, and juggling schedules is hard.  Today was refreshing and fun.  The cousins hung out, laughed, and acted silly.  It was a good day.

Jenna and Eden chillin' in the pool

Shelby enjoyed a ring pop.

Simon and Elijah had Shelby dunking the ball.

A Day to Celebrate

Yesterday was a day worth celebrating.  We made the drive to Fort Smith to celebrate the adoption of Casyn Porter.  This was not my first time in court, but it was my first time to be in an adoption hearing.  The hearing was crazy short.  It took almost two years to get to this day and many hours of work, and it was over in approximately 10 minutes.  I'm so happy for Casyn, and I'm so glad we got to be there to celebrate.

Casyn Porter and soon to be Eden Grace Hume

Sweet Summer Days

Rolling out of bed at 10 o'clock and eating an ice cream sandwich for breakfast...that's what I call summer!

I Will Sing of the Goodness of God

All my life you have been faithful

All my life you have been so, so good

With every breath that I am able

I will sing of the goodness of God

Bethel Music: Goodness of God

This song has been on repeat for me for the past few weeks.  I'm so overwhelmed by His goodness.  I don't deserve what He has done.  I think back to every stage in my life and His goodness is so much more than I deserve.

Wildcat Baseball

It's an early summer Friday morning and 9 boys wake up early. 9 boys pack weekend bags. 9 boys travel several boring hours in the car. 9 boys give their all on the field in 100 degree weather. 9 boys are committed to a team effort and a love for the game.  Now 9 boys who are serious on the field yell and rough house in the hotel pool.

Big sister, little sister

As I sit at guard practice watching, I am a bit overwhelmed.  It's summer.  Most kids are sitting on the couch doing little to nothing  My big girl had 5 hours of guard practice on Saturday.  She's back today for 4 more hours of practice.  I'm so glad she has a passion for guard.  I've watcher her do incredibly hard things and push herself in hard competitions.  What I'm most moved by today is that in the midst of her high school friends she invited her little sis to stretch with her and be part of the group.  Little Miss Izzy looks up to her and it means the world to her to be included.  She's the best at teaching Izzy to be a good big sister.  I hope Izzy will return that same kindness to Shelby Lynn someday.