Visit with the Irlbecks

Today Madison and Mommy went to visit some dear friends, the Irlbecks.  Mommy had worked with them for many years as a nanny, watching their six children grow up.  

For the past year or so, Madison has come along with Mommy to play with the children at their house.  But in August, it was time for all of the children to go off to school.

Mommy was given some thoughtful cards today - and a very thoughtful gift.  She's been with the Irlbecks for nine years.  In 2000, she was hired as their Nanny just five months before we married, working with them all through our adoption journey and all through Mommy's fight with cancer.

It was a very nice appreciation party they threw for Mommy, thanking her for many years of service.  It was quite an eventful series of years, and the Irlbecks have always remained faithful and supportive friends through thick and thin.