Posted in Journal Entries on November 21st, 2008 1 Comment »
This afternoon my daughter, Brianna and Katie, made cupcakes for the babies. Also a small cake for Staci who will be five tomorrow. My twins are 15 today.
All the little cupcakes are thanks to ShopRite who donated the cake mixes and ice cream cones.
The kids were cute to watch eating them. Some licked all the […]
Posted in Journal Entries on November 20th, 2008 1 Comment »
Since Staci's friends moved to Havilah, she has become a big helper around the Home. She helps feed the children, let's me know when someone needs attention and even helps Mary clean.
Staci- 5 years Playing with Rebecca
Posted in Journal Entries on November 20th, 2008 2 Comments »
Nope, not twins, at least not biologically. In adoption we call it "artificial twinning", and that is what Meredith has now! Coleton and Addison are only two months apart in age. I must say that motherhood definately suits Meredith, and she is a natural. Congratulations to this new family unit!
A year ago, this was a […]
Posted in Journal Entries on November 19th, 2008 No Comments »
Monday, the volunteers brainstormed on what activities to have for the toddlers. Right now, all our toddlers are from 2-2 1/2, so still pretty young. The lesson plans we had were for older children, so the volunteers came up with modified plans.
Yesterday was the first day, they had them outside as the weather was nice. […]
Posted in Journal Entries on November 17th, 2008 No Comments »
I received a lovely little package in the mail today. Two handknitted baby caps and a kids book about Moses. It has hiding pictures that you open the "doors" and see the picture behind.
Thank you so much to "Karen" of Auckland, New Zealand for sending these to us!
It amazes me continually, how far reaching the […]