My Baby Turned 3!

Our baby girl turned 3 on Sunday; really hard to believe. EJ was so much fun this year for her birthday because she is finally getting what they are and all that. EJ's favorite color right now is blue. I mean seriously she is obsessed with it. She was even carrying around a blue hanger one day because she likes it so much.

She is also really into Cookie Monster, or C Cookie as she calls him. So we went all out and I made the cake and the frosting and my hubby decorated it. I think he did a pretty good job. EJ opened up Cookie Monster first thing when she woke and then we had a party with family later that day. It was a great day.







**Post Interruption*** Have to give a shout out!

I am posting this pic below only so you can check out my cool shirt! I love it for what it says and stands for. I love it because I helped in a small way to bring an orphan home, and I just love the shirt; it wears so great and is so soft. If you want to help a family with their adoption cost go HERE to Josh and Janelle's blog as I know they will be sending in another order soon. Or if you want to help my friend Gwen feed hungry children go HERE to their site. They will sell these shirts wholesale to families needing to raise funds to adopt. Just awesome to see what God is doing!


Back to EJ

I absolutely love this pic! The hubby and I were trying to unwind EJ before bed after her exciting day. You can see how well that was working.



The LORD is my light and my salvation - so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?
~ Psalm 27:1
This is my verse for EJ that I will put in a letter for her with more personal things, but I wanted to share it with everyone and ask for a prayer request.

EJ had her 3 year check up yesterday and on the way to the Dr. I told her she was going to an appt., but that there would be no pokies and etc. Well she got so nervous about the appointment that she ended up throwing up in the car when we were half way there. I felt so bad for her. Also in the last week she has been bringing up the "Gooyies" from her EKG at heart appt more than 3 weeks ago. I really think all the Dr. appt's and such are really working on her spirit and I ask for prayers for her. She refused to take a nap yesterday and then kept waking up the first two hours after I put her to bed last night really whiny and crying.

Thanks and God Bless!

10 Months Old!

My handsome chubby little man is 10 months old today! It has been almost 6 months since we brought him home and I cannot believe how much he has grown and changed. I can't even express how much I love this little guy; he is such a blessing.

He wakes up this happy pretty much everyday.



On our private family blog I left Mighty Mo a message that included this verse;

Do to others as you would like them to do to you.
~ Luke 6:31

Such a small verse that holds so much meaning. If we could all just remember to react with patience and kindness to each other, think of the effect that would have? Let go of our selfishness and react with kindness no matter what, even with the toughest "customer" who may never appreciate it, but may remember how you reacted. We all have things that go on in our lives and most of us let those things determine how we act. My challenge to myself is to not let these things rule and react the way God intended, like Jesus did when he walked the earth.

God Bless

Our Little Sweet Pea & The First Smiley Face

My Hubby found this costume the other day and just had to put it on Mighty Mo this morning. It was a costume given to us that has never fit the kids at Halloween time so why not now. I am sure when Mo is older he won't quite think it was as cute and fun as we did, but hey wez crazy like that...

Have you planted your spring peas yet? Get ready spring is a coming. :)

EJ loves bath crayons and bath paint and this Mommy does not mind the mess (partly because the hubby cleans the shower :) ), but mostly because it is so fun for her. Last night was a first and we had to capture the moment. EJ drew her first smiley face and she was so proud.

ABSOLUTELY HEARTBREAKING

Sometimes my emotions run me and right now the information I have read today is making my blood boil. I just cannot (and then again I really can) believe this!

Please go to the Livesay's blog post from Feb. 21 and read the link they posted and what they have to say. Just Absurd.

Click HERE for the post.

God be with them.

A little behind....

We have had a lot of sickness floating through our house the last couple weeks and for some reason I am experiencing most of it. I am actually pretty glad about this because it breaks my heart when the kids are sick.

EJ had her second follow up heart appt. yesterday and the results were really good again. She does not have to go back for another year now. This is really good news because my poor sweetie was so scared when they tried to do the sonogram. She literally had to be held down and was screaming so bad. When they were done she looked at everyone through her tears and said Gracias. Talk about melt your heart!

Mighty Mo turned 9 months old this month! He is growing so much. He now weighs 18lbs 14 oz and has 2 teeth! He is also working on 2 more; poor baby. Teeth really are not fun.

So here are a couple pics from the other night. My kiddos attempting to look at a book together. Every time I told EJ to look at the camera and smile I received a different look; she is quite the ham!

DRAWN FROM WATER

I just found out about this wonderful organization that is saving children from being drowned to death in the river. There is a tribe in Africa that believe the "Mingi" (The cursed or imperfect) must be drowned so as not to curse their tribe. One example of those considered mingi is a child's teeth that have grown in on the top first. YES, you are reading that correct! This breaks my heart in so many ways.

You need to go to the site for better detail and real stories. They have great needs so they can save more children from this horrific death and to provide for the children they have saved.

I feel very strongly about this and know the Lord is working here and in me.

Please if you can donate funds, or abilities you may have to assist them, do it today. And if nothing else, pray for this organization and the children!

Go Here to read More.

Our people must learn to do good by meeting the urgent needs of others; then they will not be unproductive.
~ Titus 3:14,

Attachment

Attachment and bonding are things you think about all the time and "do" when you bring your child home. It's obviously very important and sometimes I think I worry about it more than I should; you know I think do my kids know I am Mom and etc.

As I look back on our fist months when we brought EJ home at 9 months old I can see clearly where she was confused, but also know that is totally not an issue now. With Mighty Mo only being home for almost 5 months now this is something I think about and work on especially since returning to work FT.

On Sunday we were at my parents for lunch. This is where EJ and Mo spend at least 2 full days a week in their Grandma's care. My Mom was holding Mo and I came close to them and he immediately leaned towards me and put his arms out. Talk about melt your heart and proof he knows his Mommy. It was such a great moment!

Every day I thank thee Father for the blessing of my family and for these two precious angels I get to care for every day and tuck in every night. I am thankful for every minute I spend with them Lord, and pray I follow your lead in their lives.