For Easter, we traveled to Minneapolis, and we had the great privilege to meet Noah's paternal birth grandparents. Alfred and Dorcas Iyobhebhe are truly nice people, and Noah will love getting to know them, and learn about his Nigerian heritage. (the little girl in the picture is the daughter of a dear friend of theirs, and she LOVED Noah, and wanted to always be near him).
They have embraced us as Noah's parents, and welcomed us into their extended family. There is so much rich history and heritage for Noah (and us) to learn from them. God has an amazing hand in our lives... turning an unplanned series of events into some rich blessings for many!
Noah has a new obsession with lotion... doesn't matter if it's a flowery hand cream from mommy's bathroom cupboard, or if it's his baby lotion... he loves to slather it on, and won't allow anyone to help him rub it in (needless to say, there are greasy doorknobs in my life now) ha. But this photo of him concentrating on his lotion application, really struck me ~ he is such an independent little soul. He's a strong individual, and his Grandpa Alfred thinks of "Lion of Juda" as Noah's special spirit. Neat, huh?
Stephanie and Nicki had an art project for Noah and his cousin Devon... to paint a pot for Grandma Karen's garden. I think Devon got more paint on his shirt than on the pot, but he and Noah had a good time outside creating for Grandma.
Everyone agreed that Noah may have been a clean painter, but his drinking and eating ability is far different. He's a Messy Marvin much of the time!!! That's part of being two, I suppose.
After the weekend, Noah and I went for a walk in the stroller. The warm temps we had enjoyed over the Easter weekend had vanished, and the chill in the air kicked up again. That didn't deter us from our walk, and Noah loved strolling around in his shades. We hope you also have a bright and sunny stroll occasionally this spring, and get a chance to get out in the beauty of God's creation all around us. May your days be blessed with abundant smiles, and that you, too, can rejoice in the love of Christ shining through your heart.
