There is a quote: "LIFE IS NOT ABOUT WAITING FOR THE STORMS TO PASS.... IT'S ABOUT LEARNING TO DANCE IN THE RAIN."
With 12 children and 5 adopted from Russia, we have had challenges and trials along with our joys. We have decided that we must
learn how to "dance in the rain." We must notice and acknowledge the joys and miracles in our lives.
They exist daily -- we just need to make sure we do not miss them!! This blog is to remind us of these miracles and joys!

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

JANUARY 10, 2013 -- DANIEL'S 11th BIRTHDAY

JANUARY 10, 2013 -- DANIEL'S 11th BIRTHDAY

Happy  Birthday Daniel!!!  He is so excited to be 11!!!
He is now an "11-Year Old Scout," is just one year away from becoming a deacon, and he completed his Webelos Badge AND completed every single activity pin in the Webelos Scout Program!  Uncle Joel sent him a "Super Patch" that is available for such an amazing young man!

Just a few of the reasons I love Daniel is because he is so full of excitement for life!  Sometimes he gets so excited that we think he may just burst on the spot!  Daniel loves outdoors, loves sports, and is working so hard to mature and grow up to be responsible!  He is working hard to overcome some fears that stem from his beginnings in a  Russian orphanage.  Daniel is an amazing young man who loves to learn and contribute!!!
We love you Daniel!!


 Daniel was so, so excited for his birthday cake that he just couldn't wait for mom to decorate it.  Next thing we knew, he had found frosting and had taken care of that himself.

 As usual, Mason likes a turn to blow the candles and to be sung to!  
We know -- he is the baby and is spoiled!

Daniel's birthday present came in a few days late so he got to have an extended birthday!  It was quite exciting when his unicycle finally arrived!!!
Benjamin was so good to help him get it assembled!





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