FINALLY the "NOW"

FINALLY!!! This is the best I could do on the NOW picture from the previous post. Maybe I will get another one where I don’t have to drag them out of the pool before they leave. As you can see, the “stair step” in height between them is not so uniform anymore! They have all grown up so much. Some (or one) of them more than the others! Little Zack didn’t make it in the picture this time.
I have really gotten to know these kids a lot better since they have been here. I have even learned a lot about my own kids.
Nick………. I am so proud of who he is becoming! We have finally opened the door to some communication and I think he has learned a lot about me too. I wish I could elaborate but it wouldn’t be fair to give a lot of details on here about anyone but myself without approval. I know everything happens for a reason and I am thankful for learning more about Nick this summer. He makes me proud!
Tori………. Wow, that’s the first word I think to describe her. The obvious, she is adorable. She doesn’t give herself enough credit. She is fun, witty, thoughtful, passionate, compassionate and determined. She shines! I am thankful to her mother for giving me the opportunity to get to know her. She has brightened my life!
Ally……… A lot like Tori in many ways! She has a mind of her own and is completely like her Dad. She loves to debate! She loves God and is a bright light in my heart. She is smart and loves her friends. I could go on and on about all of them but will try to keep it short……..
Trevor… Cracks me up! So calm and laid back! He is caring and funny. My favorite thing about Trevor is his tender and loving heart. You can see it in his eyes and in his conversations. You can’t help but love that kid!
Brendan….My baby. That about sums it up. Spoiled rotten! FUNNY! Makes my life joyful! And what can I say, he loves his mom! Oh, and Tori too! She has done a great job spoiling him as well. She has proven to him that people DO still keep their word!
I know all of these kids have great potential and I am so happy we have had the opportunity to get re-acquainted after so many years. Kudos to Yvonne for raising beautiful children and life-long friends no matter where we are on the globe. They all have potential to shine. I am anxious to see the paths they take and be able to follow them through life. We will be sad to see them go but it’s NOT good-bye!! Hopefully we can make a tradition of the progressive photos!