Samantha's hair is finally so long that it can't just be down anymore. I don't want to cut it or have it cut, so for now, this is our new "do." We bet it will make you smile!
Blessings,
Psa 126:2 -- We were filled with laughter, and we sang for joy. And the other nations said, "What amazing things the LORD has done for them."
Today's post is about siblings. For more bloggers who are participating in FFF, visit Sarah's blog.
What a fun topic. These are some of my favorite pictures. Some of them I've posted before, and some are new ones. I was looking for one of my three boys, but can't seem to find one. I guess in all the craziness of being in Guatemala as a family of seven, we missed that picture. Oh well, praying that Giovanni will soon be home and there will be many, many pictures of my boys together!
That's Nathan and Jeff in the middle of the picture. Towards the end of Samantha's birthday party, the clown brought out a giant parachute. He placed a stuffed monkey in the middle and the kids were trying to get the monkey to fly off the parachute. They had sooooo much fun!
The girls in their first matching outfits, provided by Nana. Kayla's shirt says "Big Sis" and Mantha's shirt says "Little Sis". I think matching outfits is one of Kayla's favorite parts of having a little sister!
This is one of my favorite pictures of Kayla and Vanni. Can't wait to see him again and have "new" favorites!
Here are all my "at-home" kiddos. Lately, I'm feeling the hole in our family that is brought about by Giovanni not being home yet. I'm longing for the day that all my children are together again, in the same country, under the same roof.
Blessings,
Sunday, April 6th, 2008, was a special day for our family. Samantha was dedicated and Jeffrey was baptized. Two events that are milestones, markers of our faith and our desire to live for Christ.
Yesterday, my husband was looking back through his journal. He discovered a very cool thing. Friday, April 6, 2007 was the day we accepted Samantha's referral. So, one year after choosing her as our daughter, we chose to formally give her back to God. To thank Him, publicly, for allowing us to be her parents. To acknowledge that we cannot raise her on our own wisdom, but will rely on God's wisdom to lead her and guide her. What an awesome God we serve!
Enjoy the pictures from our special day.
Blessings,
Isaiah 44:3-5 -- For I will give you abundant water to quench your thirst and to moisten your parched fields. And I will pour out my Spirit and my blessings on your children. They will thrive like watered grass, like willows on a riverbank. Some will proudly claim, `I belong to the Lord.' Others will say, `I am a descendant of Jacob.' Some will write the Lord's name on their hands and will take the honored name of Israel as their own.
P.S. -- Samantha's outfit was a birthday gift from her foster family. Thanks to some altering by Nana, we were able to get the shirt over Samantha's head so she could wear it for her special day. Kayla, wanting to celebrate Samantha's heritage, chose to wear her Guatemalan dress as well.
Our final Genesis quiz-off was held on Saturday. We headed over the mountain to compete with all the churches in our district. Our team took 5th, nothing to be ashamed about! The last two years, Jeffrey has qualified for the regional competition as an alternate. He really wanted to qualify as an all-star this year. He got his wish! He missed only one of the forty questions asked. Kayla missed qualifying by just ONE question. We are so proud of her, as this is her first year quizzing at this level. We had a wonderful time.
We're looking forward to going to Point Loma in May for the regional quiz. Nathan is excited about seeing his Auntie Sarah and Uncle Mark and going to Disneyland.
For some reason, I am just taken with this little guy lately. I love his positive outlook on life. His snuggles and cuddles. His precious little voice that tells me I'm the "best mommy in the whole wide woyld". (That's not a typo, that's how it sounds in his sweet little voice!). He's a bundle of energy, bouncing from one thing to another.
Rob was messing around with his camera and snapped these candid shots of Nathan. I love them. They show his personality. His craziness. His sweetness.
Often, I look at my children and wonder what plans God has in store for them. I beg for wisdom to direct them in the way they each should go. I plead for grace and mercy when I misdirect them and say things I shouldn't. I am in awe that God would allow me the opportunity to invest in the lives of His precious creations.
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