so i was wheeling jose to the kitchen today for lunch, and i had my hands full of stuff from school. we were at the door where there's a little step, and i turned around for a second to talk to someone, figuring he would get himself up like he usually does. the next thing i know, i hear a thump and see him on the ground...he tipped right over backwards! i looked down in horror, expecting to see him crying or at least in pain, but he was LAUGHING. laughing! and then he points at me and shakes his finger, which means - it was your fault! laughing hysterically the whole time...hahahaha. love that kid.

tons of mail came today! hanna's friends for life group made us pilgrim hats and indian headbands and some sweet cards, and becky sent us postcards and letters. we talked about thanksgiving but i'm not quite sure we all understand what that is yet...anyhow, the kids loved all of their mail :)




i went to church tonight with alex, jose, and tonio! it was so fun! to see the world outside of gabriel house through their eyes...something they don't see very often...was so interesting. the micros just blew their minds because they're so big. they had a great time at church. they all got really into the service, and every time the pastor started yelling alex would throw his hands up in the air, shaking his fists in agreement. he had his bible that he kept open the whole time and read along with us. so cool to be able to share that with them.