A Forever Family Day

 

Our girl is beginning to understand how sweet Adoption really is.  She ask many questions in the weeks leading up to this day, so as we shared our Forever Family Day today she understood why we celebrate. As we spoke of the FFD, "She beamed all day" said her teacher. She was excited to share this special day with her class. We are thankful she did that on her own,  it's her story and we give her the freedom to share wherever she wants. What warmed my heart most is that she was very proud of that part of her story, I could see the security in her face and heart as we shared today.

She and I have a special thing where we often say
I love you more than snow or chocolate or all the lady bugs in the world, etc. I try to say the things she loves most so she understands how special that love is. Well, I found this plaque and its perfect as HVN loves cupcakes!!!! Its now dated with today and a special note inside the back.

Her sister picked out a sweet necklace as butterflies and lady bugs are HVN's favorite!

And her daddy, he got her the pink flowers she loves most!!!

As I prayed for her tonight, I prayed that she would continue to be a girl who loves people, loves learning and is compassionate to those in need. Her kind and sweet spirit are a great blessing to our family, I'm thankful she is here FOREVER!!!!



Love Being Their Mommy!

Life is busy, the girls are growing and wanting to be busy and Mommy is saying hold on, slow down, we need a day to rest....God heard me and gave us 16 snow days thus far! I LOVE IT....and so do my blessings.

One has loved being off of school and the other has loved having her sister home to play!



H is doing fabulous in school, reading on a 1st grade level, playing piano, counting to a 100 by ones, 5's,10's and 20's., learning to tell time, wondering why was is said like was when has is said like has. She's quite the deep thinker.

Tonight, she threw me a curve ball, it went like this:

 "Mommy how do ladies get babies in their belly's, how does that happen?"

Me: "What made you think of that?" Trying not to look stunned since she is 5!!!! (Wondering why I get all the hard questions!
So I responded with:
"After a man and woman get married, God performs a miracle in her belly and creates a baby."

Don't worry, she didn't stop there...that innocent question lead to an hour of talk time in her bed.

By the end, I was thanking God that I was the one privileged to hear her heart.

 

E is growing like a fertilized weed, she sharing H's clothes (when H allows), playing soccer, running like a champ, making us laugh daily, challenging us to be better parents, she's writing her name, knows her numbers and has come into a mind of her own. She's no longer being bossed around but standing up for herself, I love the confidence in her.

On the DISC profile E is definitely our "I", she's here for the party and loves to make friends and live for the day. We love her kind heart that loves all people and makes those around her feel loved.

Future World Cup'r

We have a soccer star on our hands! The only girl on her team, coach says after 2 weeks she's more than ready for the next level! She's very comfortable on the field, kicks with both feet but is most comfortable using her right foot (while running too),  Mind you is a lefty!

World Cup bound no doubt!!!!

The Egyptian Princess

At school, H has been studying Egypt for the past nine weeks. She's made scrolls, pyramids, hieroglyphics and more. She was excited to come home and tell me she had to make her costume!

As we neared the party date we sat around my sewing machine together, used fabri-tac and had fun making this costume. She was so proud to go to school and show it off.

I noticed at drop off that day that there were some store bought costumes. When H got home I ask her and she says "Well, I had to make my costume because I"M AN ARTIST!" As her teacher keeps telling her she's a great artist and creative! Nonetheless, she and I made great memories that week.

I sent in my scrapbook of Rick and I's 10 day trip to Egypt in 2003. Her class enjoyed the up close details.

On party day I sent in a fruit tray with dates and Egyptian foods. She tried hummus and dates.

Fun times in Kindergarten!

Tea Time With Our Sweet Friends

Girl time is so precious. One of my bestest friends lives in town, her girls are a little older than mine. I love how they are great loving examples to my children and my girls look up to them and my friend.

Today I planned a special "tea time" for dress up, lady likeness and fun!

H VN loves LOVES loves getting dressed up with jewelry and heals, where E follows right now but loves to be told how beautiful she is, What girl doesn't?

It was a snowy morning where all in town was canceled but Pink's opened and we did our thing....so much fun!

 

The Meaning of Christmas

I love the month of Christmas with children. The questions, the giving, the preparation, the worship, the joy and ALL THE EXPLAINING AND TEACHABLE MOMENTS!!!!

My girls are at the age of understanding so everything we do I have to give reason and purpose to for their little hearts and minds. I pray the Lord guides our words and actions as we are leading them to Jesus!

What a great amount we have to be thankful for; I'm reading "The 7 Experience" and purposely did the month of giving during December. Not only did we purge toys and clothes and jewelry and dishes and linens but the lessons it taught my girls was invaluable!!!

Each time they saw me give something away I had the chance to explain how the Lord loves a cheerful giver and how blessed I felt to give more than to receive especially to those in need.

H & E saw other children smiles as big as the sky when they gave toys....those smiles will forever be imbedded in their minds and hearts.

To me, they saw the real meaning of Christmas!

Christmas Day with Family