Trip to Florida!

Laekin and I were in Florida for 10 days and it was amazing! We couldn't have asked for better timing with the whole trip. We left during Jeremy's busy season with work, which we would not have seen much of him if we would have stayed here. We arrived in Florida and spent the time with my sis, Matt, and Silas. My sis was due on the 2nd of May and that was the day we were scheduled to come back to Cali. But from talking to Pam... she really thought she would have her baby before then. God's timing and grace in everything just amazes me. The first part of the trip we spent lots of time catching up, taking the kids swimming, to the beach, the zoo, and on many walks. By 9pm on Thursday night Pam was having some intense contractions... mostly due to the Castor oil that her midwife said she could take. We were at the maternity center by 10:30pm, put the kids to sleep in an empty room, and my mom, myself, Matt, and the midwife supported Pam through her labor. By 11:30 and after two good pushes my little nephew Luke was born! What an opportunity and blessing to be with my sister through her labor and birth. Laekin was very excited to meet Luke and loved pointing out his body parts (hands, nose, eyes, peet "feet", yegs "legs"). We flew out the next day on Friday. We look forward to August when we see each other again!