July in review

 As always, July has come and gone quickly - finding us packed up and ready to return to Korea.  We have had a wonderful summer - filled with cousins and cookouts - and will miss everyone tremendously as we leave.  Here are some snapshots from July:

We finally took that elusive Cole Family Picture - gathering all five children and their respective families together for one weekend only.  Compliments to Sarah Wine Photography + Design!

Emma's first 4th of July! 

Marc LOVED going to the Garcia's house - there was always someone to play with! 

 Emma and I visiting Shaun in the hospital after surgery..

 Happy 6 months old!  Emma gets to eat rice cereal for the first time!

 Emma takes on Newman in cards :)

 Yeah!  Visit from Grandma Mari and Aunt Kristen.

 Marc is one of the boys!

 Emma sits up!

 Marc LOVES his cousin Aaron!

 What a big boy!

 Saying Goodbye to Uncle Caleb as he goes off to work play in Florida

 Emma loves carrots!

 The Puffenbarger Grandkids!

Annual Puffenbarger Family photo!

 Emma goes swimming for the first time..

 Emma encourages Becca to go swimming for her first time ;)

 Emma says goodbye to Aunt Christiana and Grandaddy

Whew. I'm tired just looking at *some* of the pictures from the month!  It was family-filled and so much fun -- we treasure these memories as we head back to Seoul for another year.

Welcome, Becca!

On the evening of July 6, our newest family member entered the world.  I was privileged to be present when Rebecca "Becca" Grace Gracia took her first breaths - both as a support for Mom (Jarrod's sister, Brooke) and photographer for Baby.  We praise the Lord for a safe delivery and healthy baby!

One week later, I pulled out the camera again to take some photos of this sweet little girl.  It is my attempt at some amateur photography.

Isn't she beautiful!

slip-n-slide!

What do you do with 9 kids when the power is out (no AC!) in 100 degree weather?

SLIP-N-SLIDE!!!

Good times had by all!