Thursday, May 24, 2012

Joy

I have been totally M.I.A. when it comes to the blog.  I can't believe that before today, my last post about life as a Draper was in December!

There is no way I can finish all my posts stored in my drafts folder so I will just fill you in on life with one quick post and try to post more frequently from here on out!

Lately life has been incredibly beautiful and exciting.  So many of our family members and friends have been blessed with wonderful news.

Anastasia Treantos became Anastasia Jones this past weekend! How gorgeous is this couple!?!? We have driven to Omaha more times in the past two months than we have in the past 2 years....but it was all worth it for this special couple ;o) A big thanks to my mother in law for babysitting Koukla!


On the same day, May 19th, my friend Darcy married her best friend Brett.  I so wish I could have been in two places at once that night to see both of my friends be gorgeous brides. No pictures from her wedding yet.....

Jake and Jordyn moved from NOLA back to KS which we are thrilled about! They also came back as a family of four! Welcome baby Emmett!


My friend Erin (she introduced Brent and I) and her husband James had their first baby this past weekend, Kendall is her sweet name.  We are going to Hays to meet her this weekend!


My friend Tricia and her husband Kevin announced they are expecting their first "bean" this November! YAY!!


We baptized beautiful Benjamin (see previous post for more pictures) back in March. We spend Wednesday evenings on Skype catching up. It is so important to me that he recognizes us as Nouna and Nouno next time we visit.


Our other beautiful godchild Eli also has a new baby brother.  Welcome baby Gabriel! We are so crazy about Jouras babies!!!


My heart is filled with so much joy.



Benjamin Nicholas

Brent and I continue to be blessed.  We were asked to be the Godparents of this sweet boy, Benjamin. Watching him dance and smile from ear to ear was such a treat! A huge thank you to Nick and Ira for choosing us. We couldn't be happier.


On March 3, 2012, we celebrated Ben's baptism in Albequrqie, NM. 




It was in this beautiful church that we prayed for him
 



And showered him with love. 








And Benjamin, well he knew it, and he was all smiles!

We love you sweet boy!