The O Chronicles

Sunday, February 2, 2014

Meet EmmaGrace...soon to be the next member of the O's!

Jean & Scott will be traveling without our "entourage" this time when we go to China. We expect to travel during the last part of February or early March. We are planning on spending sometime in Hong Kong to get over the much anticipated jet lag. We are praying to get to EmmaGrace by her birthday at the end of the month, she and Jean share the same day for their birthday. Keep an eye out on the blog as we will try to keep it up to date as we move into this next chapter of our lives.

On other fronts, it looks like Nate will be going to college this fall. Drew just made Eagle Scout a few weeks ago and Lily is doing great in everything she tries. The "bigs" of the family ran a half marathon to raise funds for our adoption and yes we all finished!

We are truly blessed and ask for your continued prayers as we navigate the path the Lord has laid before us. Scott just wishes the path was more well lit; going off track is no fun!

Saturday, June 8, 2013

And the next chapter will include another trip to China...!

We are currently in the process of adopting a second daughter from China. Although we are still in the paper chase phase of the adoption, we are all very excited. Please check back in the next few months to see what progress we have made. Off into the sunset we go to enjoy the next adventure God has made possible.

Friday, May 17, 2013

Spring 2011, Virginia Beach, Trip to Ohio, and Ballet Oh my!

What a trip we had after getting the news that we were heading out to North Dakota. Seems like we tried to fit in all of the Virginia Bucket List all at once!

On top of the lighthouse in Virginia Beach, it was nice to get away.

Visit to Ohio wasn't complete without a visit to Grandpa Rayle.

Our dancing star during her recital in South Riding, VA.

Nate was featured for his work at Work Camp with the Diocese of Arlington.

Lily found a chocolatey friend at Hershey Park.

China Town, Washington, DC

North Dakota, Canada, and so much more!

We were given the opportunity to leave our brand new home in VA for the opportunity to work at Minot AFB, ND! We took it in hopes of making our way to Germany. As life is sometimes, it all didn't work that way, but God has a plan for our life and we pressed on with blind faith. We certainly had fun and met some great people in Minot. Thankful for the time, but it was a quick learning experience to say the least. Nate also became an Eagle Scout in Minot. Here are some photos to remind us of our time in Minot from August 2011 until November 2012. We then hit the long road to San Antonio, TX and hope to stay put for our next chapter of our lives together. Nate and Drew going off to college, Lily getting even bigger and smarter, Scott being promoted and Jean getting a new little person in her classroom. So excited about going to China once again!