Loose teeth, "Graduation", and an Auction!

No, no word yet on our Little C. Still waiting. :(

BUT - Here is the excitement around our house lately...

1. Caleb has his very first wiggly loose tooth. He is beside himself! He can't stop talking about it, looking at it in the mirror, and/or wiggling it. Very exciting stuff, let me tell you!

2. Caleb had his Preschool "graduation" program today. They sang a ton of songs, poems, and even showed us some artwork. I smiled the whole time as a proud Mama.

Caleb's teacher - Mrs. Gobel

3. We are starting a new fundraiser on Sunday! A bunch of our family and friends have donated items for an on-line auction. All of the proceeds will go towards travel expenses to, in, and from the Philippines. Check it out now and start perusing the items! More will be added in the next couple days!!! Feel free to spread the word to all of your friends! Thanks sooooo much to those who have donated items and thank you to those who will be bidding. We are really excited to get this started! https://www.facebook.com/BringHomeLittleC

Night friends!

In Christ~

Mara

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