Hot Springs National Park

This past weekend we were able to enjoy a camping trip to Hot Springs, Arkansas.  The weather couldn't be beat, and the terrain was green and lush.  We had a great time cooking our outdoor meals, hiking, reading, and getting some ice cream.  Thankfully Keziah is a great little camper and sleeps well in her pack-n-play in the tent.  

Keziah enjoys her new camping chair

Stylin'

Gymnastics goes outdoors with the:

    rock wall balance beam and 

     the guard rail bar

Roasting marshmallows without the campfire

Lovin' daddy!  

Just wakin' up

Oh Boy!

We are so excited to announce that we are having a baby boy on October 6th!  At only 16 weeks, we got to take a sneak peak through an ultrasound and since he was cooperating, the Dr. helped us see that we are going to have a boy.  Keziah seems to know that there is a baby in mommy's tummy, but probably doesn't have a clue of the changes a baby brother will bring to her life.  We are just praising God for this new life He is forming.  

Another day with the azaleas

Peeking out of the flowers

Dad, Keziah and Uncle Paul

Hidden Oak Farms

While Paul was in town visiting, we took Keziah to the zoo/petting zoo and met the Kopke's there as well.  She thoroughly enjoyed feeding and seeing all the animals as did we all.   She really too to the twin baby goats, Ebony and Ivory, and wanted to give all her food to them.  

Keziah with Ebony and Ivory

These next two pictures are unedited... I think they look angelic

Zach and baby Avangeline Kopke

Keziah and Aidan - childhood buds

Check out the tongue on that cow!

Our little climber

Fun on the Moo Moo Choo Choo

Uncle Paul sacrifices comfort to be with Keziah on the train

Keziah and Ava

Uncle Paul comes to visit

What a privilege it was to have Paul visit us from NYC for a few days.   It was nice just to hang out and talk and share meals together.  Uncle Paul was a huge hit with Keziah too.  They watched and sang the Wiggles, jumped on the trampoline, read books, played gymnastics, went for walks and much more.  There is a new bond to be sure, and such sweet memories as well!