This week was Caleb’s 4th birthday.  On Tuesday, we woke him up with cinnamon rolls before the kids and I went to Bible Study.

That evening, Casey and I took him on a special “date” while Josiah stayed with Grandma.  We went to eat at a Hibachi Grill.  Caleb had a wonderful time and loved watching our chef chop, toss, and spin everything.  Caleb ended up eating almost an entire plate of fried rice.  Yummy!  After that, we went to see Oceans at the movie theater.

Today we had friends over for a small birthday party.  After tornadoes ripped through our area all night last night, we were expecting to have to move our outdoor party indoors.  But the weather cleared up for a few hours this afternoon, though it was incredibly hot and muggy, so we had a few games outside before coming in for cupcakes.

Here is Caleb with some of his best buds.

Check out some of these same kids at his 1st Birthday party.

It’s hard to believe how much they’ve grown in what seems like such a short time!  I’m so proud of my sweet little boy.  He is such a blessing in our home!

On the adoption front, we received the news this week that we have a court date scheduled for May 18.  We’re praying that we will pass court on that day.  It is pretty common to be postponed or rescheduled, but please pray that we will pass!  Once we pass we will be able to travel to bring home Evelyn 6-8 weeks later!  Oh, I can’t wait to get that girl in my arms!