At Mark’s suggestion, we got out of the house today and headed to Valley Forge Park. The day is beautiful, the leaves are beautiful, such a pleasant day to be outside and enjoy fall. It was good to take a deep breath of God’s creation. He has been speaking to me in very tangible ways lately–for which I am so grateful. We’ve had a rough time these last few weeks with the adoption process. Still praying to know who our little girl is before Christmas and travel this spring. The wait and the review of files has become increasingly difficult. I was not prepared for how hard it would be.

12 years ago on November 1st, Mark and I met at a McDonalds in Breezewood, PA and he told me loved me for the first time. He said he knew then we would get married–only 2 months after we had met. Every year since, we celebrate “I love you” day with a trip to McDonalds—it’s pretty much our only trip to McDonalds all year long.

Yup, we really ate there.

Our 3 bundles of love celebrating “I love you” day with us.

Drew ordering his own ice cream (thanks to the free coupon Aunt Megan sent to us for Halloween)

clearly enjoying it