Long awaited post. 1of 3

I hope that everyone hasn't completely quit reading the Hoffmann blah...we're sadly missing Sarah's posts since she now has a very entertaining blog of her own. Lizzie, I could use some help here!
Well, first off here are my wonderful helpers for our move Memorial Day weekend. The kiddos were troopers. They made more trips up and down our stairs...and with their short legs they had to take twice as many steps! Thanks for helping us move!


After we moved we (actually the men) took them to Lincoln Park Zoo for the evening while us women did some shopping and went and picked up the Pizza. We were all very thankful for the beautiful weather!

New Pictures of Aria

Probably a lot of you read my personal blog and have already seen these...so basically, this is for Grandma Hoffmann.

Love,

bek

Tim & Christa's New House!

Mom & I spent the day painting at Tim & Christa's new house. It's really nice and big!

Here's the view from the road:

Living Room & Kitchen:
Basement (Lots of storage)
Looking into the Master Bedroom:
Jack & the new baby's room (freshly painted!):
They will be moving in on Saturday! Congrats Tim & Christa!

Loveya all, Sarah

Family Night...

As most of you know, Leah is a workin' woman in Indy for the summer. Last night we met her at the BEST RESTAURANT EVER (my opinion), PF Changs to celebrate Dad & Mom's anniversary and Mother's Day. We had great time!

Then we headed over to Starbucks for dessert
The 3 gals
Emitt started holding his bottle! Yay! (He still needs a little help, though.)
We miss you Seth...wish you could have been there!!

Some Pictures of Aria

Hey there Boox! Here are some pictures of my baby girl! I need to take more now that we are home...I've been busy with other things but now that Mom is here today, maybe I'll be able to snap a couple!

Love,

bek

Thanks Marie!

Here are a few pics Marie sent to me. Sorry some are fuzzy but Joe the Birthday boy wanted to take the pictures.

Pictures anyone?

The lonely Chicago girl is officially begging her family to post some pictures of the most precious little baby girl Aria....please!

Klint & Chad wearily walking back to the house after a long day of basketball & tennis!

PEANUTS! (from the restaurant we ate at)

Saturday afternoon was foggy! When I got to the end of this bridge, I couldn't even see the water! Great to be with all of you again!! Love you! Kristy (the last 2 posts were me too)

The babes were fun to have along and were so good!!

Beachwalk Memories

We had such a great time... we always do! I just love this family! = )

Some shots from my Saturday afternoon walk

Great Weekend...

We had a wonderful time this past weekend. Thanks to all you who babysat!

More Pics...

Aubrey & Emitt were great sports!

Marie & Emitt

Little Deacon

Jane, Deacon, & Lynn (Jane's friend) FINALLY made it home from Florida! The Indiana paperwork had some issues making it to Florida and they were stranded for about 4 extra days (sounds tough, huh?). However, for someone who HATES getting sun, hadn't seen her husband for over a week, had a newborn, & ready to get home to normal life, it was actually pretty tough.

I am in denial that Emitt was actually this tiny! I know he was, but its just too hard to believe!
- John & Deacon, Michael & Emitt, Mark & Kaitlee-
What a blessed little baby! He is a beauty (& has Jane's nose!). We are so thankful this adoption went so smoothly. Michael & Jane would probably appreciate your prayers considering how fast they became parents (the process was only about 3mo). Wow am I thankful for my 9mo pregnancy!

April 15th...YAY!!!

Praise The Lord!

Thanks all for your prayers! Michael and Jane's adoption was finalized today and they were able to take little Deacon Michael back to their condo! It was an emotional day because they really formed a close relationship with the birth parents (Michael & Jane were in the room with the birth mother the whole recovery). Jane said that after the birth mother handed little Deacon to Jane she couldn't stop the tears. They are so excited and so thankful. I will hopefully have pictures soon! Thanks for praying!
Loveya-Sarah

Prayer Request...

Hi all! Hope you are having a great week. Isn't this weather great? Anyway, I'd like to pass on a prayer request. Our good friends Michael & Jane are currently in Florida adopting a baby. The little boy will be born C-section this morning at 10:30! They are pretty excited. Unfortunately, the mother has 48 hours to change her mind. However, everything looks pretty positive that it will go through! I was over at Jane's yesterday morning as she was packing and getting ready to leave. Understandably, she is pretty nervous and overwhelmed with everything (I am sure you know the feeling Jami!!). Please pray for the birth mother and Michael and Jane. We can't wait to meet the little guy!! Thank you! Loveya, Sarah