Yesterday morning (Friday), Aaron, the kids, and I went to Denver. We finished up shopping and Aaron flew out this morning for Chicago to see his sister before he drives to Des Moines for meetings. After we had gotten the kids bathed Friday evening and were getting ready for bed, Trinity got sick all over herself. Over the course of the night she got sick 2 more times. Through this, God showed me a side of Aaron that I rarely get to see...his "my child is sick/hurting" side. This isn't because he doesn't show it, it's because we've been blessed enough that our children haven't been sick or hurt very often. We took turns cleaning and tending to Trinity. I watched as Aaron held Trinity's hair back, cleaned up without flinching or gagging, soothed her with gentle words, gave her another bath, continued giving her hugs and kisses, jumped out of bed when either her or Eli coughed, and just loved her as only a father can. When I said, "I do", this wasn't a scene from our lives that played in my head- I was picturing all bliss and perfectness...not kids throwing up on themselves and you! Yet, now, the scene I watched Friday evening is one that will play over again and again in my heart because it was so touching, so full of love. Once again, I thank and praise God for blessing my life with such an amazing, gentle, strong, and loving husband.
Xavi wasn't much interested in baking- he was too busy shooting some hoops!
The girls enjoying the cookie dough from the bowl- one of the best parts about baking- yum!
Eli showing off his new boots and John Deer tool belt. 
"Look what I got, Mommy! Pooh books- yes!" (A gift from a wonderful, godly woman and family friend in Des Moines.)
Trinity was the gopher for gifts- it was hilarious watching her crawl under the tree and pull out the gifts.
Eli talking on the phone- Trinity's gift to him so he wouldn't use hers!
Eli watching as Trinity opens a gift for both of them.
Aaron's sister, Audrey, and her family...they just moved back to Weskan- Praise our Lord!
Our family...it's so hard to get two toddlers to look at the same time!
My wonderful hubby, and I...no, we didn't intend to both wear brown...but, it works!
A 4-wheeler from Santa! He likes to sit on it, but he doesn't like to push the button to make it go...when you try to, he shakes his head, 'no'.
A stroller from Santa...Trinity was actually more interested in Eli's 4-wheeler!
It's a girl thing! Natalie, Emalie, Audrey, & Trinity posing for a picture...they were having a ball together!
The good life...relaxin' with Papa- watching football and drinking my milk!
Home we go...sipping on Mommy's Sonic drink and watching Trinity's movie choice...Dora. When he gets bigger, Trinity will have to get used to watching some 'boy' movies- Eli's had to endure many 'girl' movies!
