HAPPY MOTHERS DAY !!!!

COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL

I went to a Bebo Norman concert last night and he brought up his work with Compassion. Wow -- I was so emotional -- it struck me in such a different way .Not only after adopting but also from living in Guatemala and seeing first hand the poverty sticken kids. Basically there is no excuse for us to not sponsor a child -- right !!?? I am going to go to there website today and pick a child from Guatemala to sponsor. Does anyone else use this organization -- if so -- have you visited your child you sponsor ?? I am very excited about this !!!

In Mark 9:37, Jesus said: "Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me." The Bible lays out a clear mandate for all Christians to care for children and the poor. When we do this, we are not only ministering to children but to God as well.
www.compassion.com

I'M THE BOSS ...APPLESAUCE

Brmmmm .....Brmmmm .........

I want a ride .......................

I think I can fit in here ..........

Well I know but ...


It doesn't matter 'cause .................

I'M THE BOSS... APPLESAUCE !! :) :)

So we have know for a while now that Arianna thinks she is the boss. Well she has brought it to a whole new level these days . One word = BITER. She has decided that if she doesn't get what she wants, when she wants she will bite the closest person (poor Brayden). Any advice for this !!??

Love this pic -- isn't she so beautiful!!??

FOOD FANATIC :)

She loves her food so much she closes her eyes to savor it !!


We call this mouth the"train depot" -- I opens so big!!

What -- I like my food !!

2 forks = more food in at once. !!

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SHOWER STALKERS

This morning I couldn't find the babies . Then I heard faint giggling coming from my room. This is what I found ..................



Oh Hi mom -- what up !!??

Yo mom -- whats new ??

I was just getting the shampoo for you :)

Ya mom --thats all we were doing !!

It's YOUR fault sister -- it was YOUR idea

Boy oh Boy -- ladies are TROUBLE !!! :)

Of course the babies didn't get in trouble -- they are way to cute for that . I just laughed -- what else do you do !!??? I think they are learning the

advantage of teamwork --- who's to blame !!??

Dedicated to Noah Samuel

My nephews adoption was finalized yesterday !!! (domestic)

My sister Melodie and her new son Noah

My brother inlaw Jed -- proud papa

Jude (bio) and his brother Noah

My daughter Angelika with Noah

My sister started her homestudy for a domestic adoption in December and got a referral 2 weeks later. Noah was due at the end of January. So a few days before he was due my sister and her husband flew out to watch him be born and then took him home 10 days later. EASY !! My adoption took 13 months - hers took like 2 months !! A tad jealous !! J/K I wouldn't trade my babies for the world but domestic adoption is looking more and more appealing to me these days. My mom and dad got blessed with 4 new adopted grand babies in a short amount of time !! To be continued with my other newly adopted nephew .......

2 little monkeys .......

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Petting the Pets

Hey mom - look what I found

It's the meow meow !!!! (and I am feeling very big right now)

But I want to hold it ( super dramatic)

You want to hold it -- here you go !!

Ewwwwww......Why oh why do I always touch it -- I don't even like animals -

LOL - Brayden is my animal LOVER. He always comes in the house covered in pet hair -- he is always hugging and kissing them -- its ADORABLE!! Well then there is Ms Arianna - she wants to "fit in " so she politely touches them and then gets the most grossed out look on her face -- she does NOT like animals .! It is so interesting to learn the different likes and dislike of kids .! KWIM !!??

PICKLES IN THE POOL

See my pickle ??


Looks nice --lets head out

Yep -- water feels great -- lets get in

Getting in with cover up on and pickle in hand

Mmmmm.... Pickles taste best in the pool

whoops -- in it goes

Here sister -- you can have it -- its nice and clean

Thanks :)

it IS super yummy

Mom -- we love the pool as much as our pickles !!!