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We had a lot of fun during Asher’s break!  I was a little anxious going into it, wondering how things would go with both the boys at home for lots of hours and a huge energy tank that is joyfully emptied every day :).  But, God was so gracious to give us beautiful, cool weather, lots of park dates, and some fun activities throughout the 2.5 weeks that Asher was off.  It was a great break, and so sweet to have the boys get loads of brother bonding time together.

The Lord has placed some pretty incredibly generous and loving people in our lives.  The financial responsibilities that we have with two kids with cystic fibrosis is pretty heavy.  God always takes care of us.  But the reality is, we mostly spend our money our medications and co-pays and equipment, which means getting to do big, fun things together are a little more spread out.  This sweet couple bought a two night stay at a resort here in town at our auction, and gifted it to us!  Isn’t that amazing!  It was amazing.  It was such a wonderful thing to have on the calendar to look forward to over Fall Break!  We’re so thankful for the memories, and this sweet couple!

The resort grounds were beautiful!

We spent practically the entire two days in the pools!

I just can’t handle all the sweetness in this sequence!

Beck’s favorite thing…and the reason why Daddy’s back hurt the next week, ha!

I also have to record how excited Beck was to go to the resort.  Not for swimming.  Not for being together as a family.  But, for the elevator, ha!  We told him we were going to the resort 11 days too early, ha!  Several times a day…he would say, “asort, push ell llll lader four five so fun so fun!”  He talked about it so much Jeremy and I were nervous about him being crushed if they didn’t have an elevator.  Thankfully, they put us on the 2nd floor.  Here he is in his glory days :).

We’re pretty surprised this picture turned out in the slightest.  We closed down the pool, and it was super dark.  We look a little disheveled, but our hearts are happy :).

Asher also got to go to his very first concert!  We had a mother/son adventure together.  We drove down to Tuscon to see Rend Collective!  Asher was thrilled!  He’s a huge Rend fan, and got his first concert poster.  Definitely a night to remember.

The band announced that they had this compassion board and tables setup, and anyone could go over and write a prayer or a note of thanksgiving to God.  Asher bolted for the tables as soon as they announced it, and wrote this.  He even included his brother.  Gosh I love him.

Jeremy took Asher on another beautiful camping trip.  They had a perfect spot and deliciously chilly weather.  Asher loved wandering around adventuring, being with his daddy, whittling wood, and just enjoying being a kid and a helper to Daddy.

I love this picture of him.  He’s just getting so big.

Grandma and Grandpa Olimb, and Grandma Hoverson (now named “Grandma Joy Joy” thanks to Beck :)) are officially living by us!  Our lives are richer with them here :).

And, these three.  They are gifts.

And, when your baby falls asleep by the door, it’s oh so sweet.