Prayers are working!

School is officially in full swing at our house, which means early mornings, bus riding, and homework.  It was rough getting into the homework routine.  The girls have always been morning people, so waking up is not an issue.  The only change is we can't relax in our jammies for awhile before eating breakfast.  Now have to get up and get ready right away.  So far, second grade and preschool are going great!

First day of 2nd grade & first day of preschool!

Thank you everyone for praying for our family!  We just heard from our caseworker, and the referral list is moving once again!  God is so good, and each day of waiting we are getting closer to her!  


 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.~Hebrews 11:1

Last Minute Family Adventure!

School starts in less than one week, and we wanted to do something special to celebrate our beautiful girls growing up.  In a last minute decision we decided to take an over night trip to a relatively close city with our ladies!  We took walks by the water, swam in a hotel pool, rode a carousel, had fun at the zoo, and created memories at a very cool Children's Museum.  What a great adventure for our family of 5!

Right now, there is no new adoption news.  Our referral is staying steady at #8.  We continue praying for our little bundle of joy, wherever she is.  One day she will come home, but right now we are confident that God is keeping her safe and keeping her fed.  

Big Sister helping her Little Sister!

They were amazed by the seals!

A tiger pacing just on the other side of the glass, makes a mama nervous!

YIKES!  There were dinosaurs at the kids museum!

Goodbye Summer, Here Comes School

Summer is coming to an end to quickly for me.  School begins in about 2 weeks.  Lately we are busy preparing to return to school.  Talking about the new grade, checking out the new teacher's picture, shopping for supplies, etc.  This year, we now have a preschooler and a second grader (ouch)!  It is so exciting watching our ladies grow bigger, but I also struggle with letting them go.  It makes me wonder as they are getting more outside influence if we have instilled proper values in them.  Have we used our time together wisely?  As we are purchasing school  supplies for two ladies, I am praying that they make good choices.  Praying that their friends are positive influences on them.  Praying that our two little sweet girls won't get crushed by someone who is mean and inappropriate.  Letting go is hard, as I want to protect their innocence for as long as possible.  

In the mean time, we are making the most out of the time we have left by just being together, going to our favorite parks, libraries, and with great friends!  We just don't have enough evening time during the school year to do these things during the week because of homework and life.

Sweet little feet with pink toes.

We limit our children's screen time in our house, our girls get sucked into the shows and literally do not move until the tv is turned off.  However, lately before bed we have been letting them watch great video's to help them relax and learn about the bible.  I would highly recommend purchasing the series, Buck Denver asks...What's in the Bible?  There great 30 minute episodes that teaches children what is in each book from the bible.  I have to admit, I am learning right along with our girls!