Introducing . . Robert William Brobst, III

Our perfect little blessing has arrived! I can't believe Tripp (yes, we finally made a decision today) is already a week old. It has taken me a little longer to reconnect with the "outside world" this time around, but we have been enjoying every single day with him, and Addison has been an awesome big sister! Although she has been sick and hasn't been able to hold him yet, she has been very sweet and always asking, "Baby?" when he's not around. In the past week or two we have had so many decisions to make, so much going on, it's really amazing. But God has walked us through each step, each decision, and we thank Him for that and for all the blessings he has given our family. Here are a few highlights of our first week as a family of 4!

Anxiously awaiting . . .

It's a BOY!

Celebrating in the recovery room

Proud Daddy calling to share the good news with

Mama, Grampy, Papa, & Nana

Proud Pop!

Love'n Pop & Gee

In hospital room

So happy . . . all smiles!

First visitors . . .

Big sister finally gets to come to hospital to take us home!

Seeing baby brother for 1st time

(and Mommy for the 1st time in 4 days . . longest we've been apart . . Mommy was water works)

I'll take this bear . . thanks Uncle Kyle & Aunt Ashley! :)

1st family picture

Daddy & his boy

Daddy & his girl

My Babies . . . Addison & Tripp

We think Tripp has his own look, nothing like Addison, but when you compare these two pictures they definitely favor. Don't you think? :-)

Pop & Gee's Come to Visit . . .

. . . And what an awesome time we had!

Visiting George the Parrot at the Conservatory

Gee went to music class with me since Mommy can barely sit on the floor anymore! Ha!

Having fun out to eat with Pop

And enjoying the amazing weather!

Love you both and thanks for all that you did while you were here! Miss you!

Happy 4 Year Anniversary!

So, this anniversary was a little different than years past. No exciting pictures, in fact we were a country apart on our big day. (We are officially "old married folk"! Ha!) But Bo did get out of watching our wedding video :), and we had a relaxing, quiet date a few days later while Pop & Gee were here to watch baby girl. It's amazing how much can change in 4 years! It's amazing how much love grows even when you think you could not love someone more than you did the moment you said, "I do!" Bo, thanks for being the best husband and father even in the midst of balancing such a strenuous work schedule the past 4 years! You're amazing! I love you forever!

Happy Easter!

We had a great time celebrating Easter yesterday and today with Grampy, Mama, and Uncle Bud! Addison had more fun opening gifts, cards, and hunting eggs! Thanks to everyone who made it so special. Wish you could have all been here to see her excitement, but here's a glimpse of it! :)

Aunt Coco & Gaylan's Visit!

What a great time we had! Thanks for coming to see us and celebrating my 31st with us! Hope you guys come again soon! Love you!

Trusting God

I am always amazed at how it takes losing my illusion of any control I thought I had over any aspect of my life to bring me back to fully trusting God. But thankfully, He is already aware that I am not perfect and shows me grace repeatedly.

There are so many people I know going through rough times right now, or times of change, or times of decisions. God reminds me every couple of years or so, it seems, that the plans we have are not His plans. But I know, because he has shown me, he never leaves us to be alone and fearful and "his plans are to prosper you not to harm you, to give you hope and a future." Please know so many of you are in my prayers, and I think of you often, even if we don't talk much.

Please pray for Bo and I as well as we are led to our next stage in life. I fought the fellowship idea for months (as I did the idea of living in Chicago for 5 years), but I know God will place us where we should be with our trust in him and the prayers of everyone surrounding us. So, please say a prayer or two for us as we make life-changing decisions in the next few months. We should know around the time baby #2 arrives where we will be headed in July 2011. Also, please pray for strength and peace as we are both getting very worn down and are ready to move on from residency life.

We are so blessed and thankful, and I know when things seem bad or scary, when we are physically and emotionally worn down, is when we can truly see God and he shows himself in the greatest ways. I heard this song on the radio recently and it really encouraged me. Here are the lyrics or you can listen to it on the link above. I hope it encourages you too.

Let the Waters Rise:
Don’t know where to begin
It's like my worlds caving in
And I try but I can't control my fear
Where do I go from here
Sometimes it's so hard to pray
When You feel so far away
but I am willing to go where You want me to
God I Trust You

There's a raging sea
Right in front of me
Wants to pull me in
Bring me to my knees
So let the waters rise
If You want them to
I will follow You
I will follow You

I will swim in the deep
Cuz you’ll be next to me
You’re in the eye of the storm and the calm of the sea
Your never out of reach
God You know where I’ve been
And You were there with me then
You were faithful before
You’ll be faithful again
I’m holding Your hand