Now Boarding...

It's been over a month. Lily is keeping us busy and we're happy to have her doing all the 'baby' things.... eating lots, sleeping, dirtying diapers, and growing like crazy. She has grown out of preemie clothes and into her new Newborn outfits! She's closing in on 7lbs!

On June 2nd we left the Styer's (after spending 4 lovely months in PA). Lily took her first flight and did wonderfully, ate and slept the whole time. (a dream come true :)

Styer family picture

Weighing in at 6 lbs! (about 2 weeks ago)

Lily is a Phillies fan like her Pop-Pop and Mom-Mom Styer

With Mom-Mom and cousins Lisabeth and Paige

We are now in Texas with Justin's family in Baytown, outside of Houston. On the 4th we celebrated Justin's 26th birthday with sausage omelets in the morning and a steak dinner in the evening... if you know Justin, you know he was pleased. Tomorrow (June 14th) Justin will start his annual Naval reserve duty in Houston for two weeks. We'll remain here with the Rays (Lily's Granee and Paw Paw) during his service and then rejoin Mercy Ships at the International Operations Center in Lindale, TX.

Lily with Auntie Jennifer in TX

A new chicky outfit from Granee Ray

For now I am staying cool in the AC and enjoying the World Cup with Lily! Other than the Ray's living room sounding like a hornet's nest, (due the South African Vuvuzelas) I'm loving the games.

Thanks for all who have (and continue to) pray and support our family! Please pray for our transition out of 'maternity leave' and back into Mercy Ships, for Lily's growth and health, and for upcoming travels.