Sunday, June 22, 2008

BRAIDS AND BEADS


I have gotten better each time I have done Bereket's hair. Last night I got fancy and did braids and beads together. She loves it. Here's a pic of my 2 hr work!!

Saturday, June 21, 2008

VBS

VBS(Vacation Bible School) was this past week and the kids had a blast. Kylie fell in love with the kids who just finished kindergarten. She was a teachers helper. Parker always has fun at VBS. Madison had a great time. She was able to catch up with some friends from school last year. Dawit and Bereket could not wait to go back each day. They all sang songs for us at the end of the week and mom and dad couldn't be prouder. Here is a pic of the kids in their VBS shirts.

Thursday, June 19, 2008

DOING GREAT!!

We are a blessed family. The Lord has been so gracious to us. Everyone is continuing to transition smoothly and we are bonding tremendously as a family. It feels as though Bereket and Dawit have always been a part of our lives. Madison even said, she couldn't imagine what life was like before they got here. A little about the kiddos...
Bereket is a ham. She and Parker make a great pair. She has the greatest laugh in the world and a crazy personality like the rest of us. The girls are getting along great. I'm so proud how Kylie and Madison have understood and exampled their roles as the older sisters. I've cornrowed her hair and even beaded it. She seems so excited that mom can do her hair. Neither she nor Dawit remember their mother, so I think this is special for her. I'll post a pic of her beads. I only did a few because we ran out of time for VBS.
Dawit is the sweetest thing in the world. He truly desires to please us but most often his curiousity gets the best of him. He has the most beautiful smile and genuinely seems happy. He looks up to Parker so much and just adores him. Parker is understanding that little brothers are sometimes "annoying", that's a quote from Parker. Parker said he is understanding his sisters more and more each day by having a little brother.:) Dawit is already trying, with the small amount of English he can speak, to tell us about his life in Ethiopia. Selfishly, I'm not sure my heart is ready to hear about his hard life. I am so thankful for these precious children and pray to raise them by Christ's example.

Here are a few pics...more later.



Monday, June 16, 2008

GOD IS GOOD!!!!

For those of you who have been stalking the blog, I'm sorry to have kept you in such turmoil and delay!! My computer is finally fixed. Things are great! Everyone has adjusted with ease so far and each day gets better. It has been such a joy to see how our older children have been dying to self daily for the needs of their new siblings. I am a blessed mom. I will fill everyone in on the details of the trip at a later date, but just wanted to quickly write and say God is GOOD and FAITHFUL and we are blessed!!Here's a few pics to tide you over!!