Most of you know that we were able to bring our daughter home from Guatemala a month before the country closed its doors to adoption in order to conform to the Hague Treaty...a treaty that the Guatemalan Government was not set up to support AT ALL.
Throughout the months of waiting to bring EJ home we knew that the country was on the verge of what happened in December of 2007 and we knew there was a great possibility that we would not bring our daughter home....
Our hearts still have hope to go back someday and adopt and even to serve.
This video lays out the truth and the impact of what is now happening to this beautiful countries children. I can't even explain what this does to my heart...the sadness the anger...but our hope is in the Lord. Please pray for Guatemala and it's children.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Monday, September 26, 2011
Christmas Presents?
Go to our adoption blog for item details, but if you need any cool Christmas Presents there is still time to order. I will more than likely be placing my order on Thursday of this week. The Ugandan necklaces are AWESOME! Thanks, and God Bless!
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Almost Done!
So I am almost done with my insane canning/freezing tour of duty; seriously whipped. I came upstairs from putting away everything we canned this weekend and I anounced to the hubby that I am a real geek because I just took pictures of the shelves and my freezer!
I am even more of a dork because I am now going to share them. :)
What I am hoping is that when things slow down a little, I can also start sharing recipes. Being a working Mom and even Moms who don't work life is crazy and it's nice to have easy recipes, and recipes that stretch.
Anyway, I am hoping to freeze pumpkin for the first time this year yet too.
On the shelves:
Tomato Juice, salsa, pickles, relish, pears, peaches, apple butter, and green beans.
In the freezer:
Pesto,Strawberries, pears, peaches(not in pic), apple sauce, corn, blueberries, and green beans (for soups and stews), strawberry, peach, and rhubarb jam.
I am even more of a dork because I am now going to share them. :)
What I am hoping is that when things slow down a little, I can also start sharing recipes. Being a working Mom and even Moms who don't work life is crazy and it's nice to have easy recipes, and recipes that stretch.
Anyway, I am hoping to freeze pumpkin for the first time this year yet too.
On the shelves:
Tomato Juice, salsa, pickles, relish, pears, peaches, apple butter, and green beans.
In the freezer:
Pesto,Strawberries, pears, peaches(not in pic), apple sauce, corn, blueberries, and green beans (for soups and stews), strawberry, peach, and rhubarb jam.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
1ST Day of Preschool
We switched EJ to a different preschool this year and I was a little nervous how she would do, but she did great! I cannot believe how much this girl has changed in a year. She makes us laugh all the time and is so fun. This is her new pose for pictures she likes to put her head up smile and look away from the camera. I am constantly telling her to look at me and smile...goofy girl. The last picture she is pointing out shiny Hello Kitty on her new sweatshirt Grandma surprised her with this morning.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Forever Family-2
This past weekend we celebrated Mo's 2 year forever family day (week). He kind of gets a week since I seem to have a hard time picking a day. Do I use the day I first held him or the day we were all together as a family. Doesn't really matter; what matters is we celebrated him.
He is just pure joy to our family. A perfect addition. He has come so far in two years, and I just cannot believe how fast they have flown. God's hand is on this child and he will be a great leader someday; I have no doubt.
We celebrated first thing in the morning with one of Mo's faves pancakes.
I was trying to capture the smile Mo had on his face below, but my ancient slow camera was only able to get this. :)
Showing Dad.
EJ helping out her brother. She really loves him and is very protective of him. It has been a beautiful thing to watch them bond. She's a little mother that is for sure.
He is just pure joy to our family. A perfect addition. He has come so far in two years, and I just cannot believe how fast they have flown. God's hand is on this child and he will be a great leader someday; I have no doubt.
We celebrated first thing in the morning with one of Mo's faves pancakes.
I was trying to capture the smile Mo had on his face below, but my ancient slow camera was only able to get this. :)
Showing Dad.
EJ helping out her brother. She really loves him and is very protective of him. It has been a beautiful thing to watch them bond. She's a little mother that is for sure.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Fair!
The County Fair has come and gone, and we packed it full of memories yet again. EJ was so excited when I told her it was time for the fair again. She literally has been talking about it since last year.
I will let the pics do most of the talking. Note the clothes. On Friday when we went it was almost 100 degrees real feel by the time we left at 11:30 and on Monday when we left the temperature was 57 degrees! Crazy! I will take the cooler weather over the heat any day!
So on Monday, per tradition, we met our friends for doughnuts first and foremost and the walking around next. We took the kids on literally two rides this year. The first, as pictured below, was the train. I had to ride with Mo and EJ sat beside a child she did not know; hence the chewing of her favorite puppy. Next, and I wish I had pictures, we went on the CRAZY BUS. Yes that's right folks, the crazy bus! It literally was CRAZY! Mr. Mo LOVED it! He laughed the entire time. EJ, well she cried the whole time; not kidding! She still says every so often to me that she is not going on that bus anymore. Poor sweetie.
I will let the pics do most of the talking. Note the clothes. On Friday when we went it was almost 100 degrees real feel by the time we left at 11:30 and on Monday when we left the temperature was 57 degrees! Crazy! I will take the cooler weather over the heat any day!
So on Monday, per tradition, we met our friends for doughnuts first and foremost and the walking around next. We took the kids on literally two rides this year. The first, as pictured below, was the train. I had to ride with Mo and EJ sat beside a child she did not know; hence the chewing of her favorite puppy. Next, and I wish I had pictures, we went on the CRAZY BUS. Yes that's right folks, the crazy bus! It literally was CRAZY! Mr. Mo LOVED it! He laughed the entire time. EJ, well she cried the whole time; not kidding! She still says every so often to me that she is not going on that bus anymore. Poor sweetie.
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