long time no blog

Hi all- it’s been awhile since my last post. We have been busy organizing the house and settling into William's new rotation with GE. He is enjoying it immensely but has to work more hours.
Thompson is pulling up on everything but hasn't taken those "first steps" yet. We began teaching him sign language to help ease communication difficulties. So far, it’s just us signing to him. On the food front…. He is eating more "big people" food. Chicken and beef are the current favorites. This morning he had pancakes and they come in a close third.
10 months has passed since he entered our world and God uses him daily to show us how blessed we are. Thompson had his first cold this week but I had help from my mother-in-law. Our family is so generous with their time.

William and I at the St. Regis in Buckhead. He had a business function.
Reading a story with POP:

Playing with Eva:

Playing at Sugarloaf CC:

"Walking" with Daddy on his 10 month bday:

Destin

We ended June with a trip to Destin. My family has been going there for years. The Pearsons joined us for the weekend with their daughter, Lucy.
Thompson was everywhere...eating sand and diving face first into the pool. He loves the water & cries when he has to get out.
The trip made me thankful that my parents took us to the beach. The work that goes into packing and planning for just one child is great and I can’t imagine doing it for four kids. Thanks mom & dad! We are very thankful that Hoppop let us use his condo again!