Whew! Getting Close!

Well! Since my last post things have been a little bit more exciting around here! Last Saturday we had a double re-wedding!  Shawn and David and another couple Brad and Chantel renewed their vows before all of us who reside here with them. Both couples underwent a lot of personal renewal and healing during what has been Christened "freedom week" and felt that it was time to allow that renewal to become a part of their marriages as well.  It was beautiful! Shawn was a radiant bride in her first ever wedding dress both she and David were all smiles for the whole time.

Even Zane thought that Shawn was beautiful, even though he didn't nap the entire day and had to follow, lead-footed, for the photoshoot.  He wore the most adorable outfit and I must say he completed the family attire (just kidding Shawn, you were the star of the trio!). 

 What other excitement has been going on?  Well, the bandit has not stolen our trash for at least four days, which seems to be an acccomplishment, and for that I am very excited.  Otherwise, the weather is getting cooler, and the clouds now compete with the sun for dominion over our sky.  It is starting to remind me more of home in that way.

Over the past few days Shawn and I have discovered an amazing new napping schedule for Zane that leaves all three of us winners!  Zane goes to sleep a little earlier every day, and wakes up earlier, usually just in time for Shawn to be back from class.  Shawn and Zane get more awake time together and I get off work a little bit earlier.  It is quite a lovely arrangement, and all of us are very happy with it. 
Now, nearly at the end of this endeavor, Zane has finally really started to like me.  The past couple days he has been very sweet and will wrap his little arms around me and look up at me and say "My Nanny Katie!" and smile.  He makes me feel very loved in those moments.  There is something so special about earning the love of a little one! (Even when he makes his goofy and grumpy faces).

Even with all the good things going on, I am very excited to return home in, what is it? 19 Days?!!!!!!!!!!!  (notice the excitement indicated by the exlamation points ;) ).  See you all in less than three weeks!