Mommy Got a New Camera and WE LOVE IT

Sunday Afternoon Fun

This day I became "Mommy of the Year" when I called for out side play instead of naptime. We had literally been in for 5-7 days due to rain! Nothing better than childish laughs, running, sunshine and fresh air!(January 2013)

 

Snow Day

We love SNOW...we love SNOW!!! Followed by hot cocoa and cuddling!!!

Celebrating "Forever Family Days"



Forever Family Days....the day God placed these two sweet blessings in our care for good. It's worth celebrating. HVN told me this weekend was much more fun now that she has a sister. How sweet is that? We're thankful for girls that love one another and are learning to love Jesus.

I explained to them that God has a Forever Family Day too....great conversation with lots of questions but they aren't quite there yet.

 

Blogspot is the Issue!!!

I want to post new pictures soooo bad but Blogspot has been having an "Upload" issue for a month.....Im sorry. I can't wait to share more with all of you!!!! Soon!

Celebrating Christmas

 

 

We're so blessed to celebrate Christmas in Freedom right now. Our prayer is that our girls know the truth as they grow and continue to experience Freedom as we have known it.

Our season consists of something special on our Advent Calendar each day ie., Movie Night, Family game Night, Giving Bibles in Honor of OUR Birth Mothers, Cleaning out toys for the Womens Shelter and Their Children, Making Cookies, Serving Family's, Angel Tree Children and so much more.

By far, my favorite time is just being with my family, teachable moments with my kids and experiencing all the blessings they give...like tonight...

I was reading the Christmas story to my girls when we stopped to talk about Mary and the plan God had for her life. I explained that God's plan is for them to grow and love Jesus but to chose how to serve Him as a teacher, nurse, fire woman etc. HVN stops me and says "No I don't want to be any of them, I want to be My Mommy!" (Glad I had tissues close by)!

Then as I tucked HVN into bed she says, "So what does Daddy want to be when he grows up?" I chuckled and explained to her that he's a Pastor but he's also a husband and the BEST Daddy ever. She responds with "Yea he is and Mommy your the Best Mommy ever!"

She was kill'n me tonight...my kids are far more than I deserve and they give me Gifts like this every day...thank you Lord!



Truly Her 1st Christmas

Emmi's first look at the Christmas tree was pure amazement. I love this picture

as it also behonlds our 4th Stocking! This will be Emmi's first real Christmas, we are privileged to share it with her and to have her as a vital part of our family.

This photo makes me wonder what the Manger Scene will one day mean to her. When we talk about the Manger right now she loves the Angel and repeats "Don't Be Afraid," when we turn out the lights she says, "Don't Be Afriad."  She's fascinated with the Angel but clearly understands it's Jesus Birthday we are celebrating.

Love these moments!