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!

Friday, July 12, 2013

JULY 1-3, 2013: CELEBRATIONS WITH ROBERT AND ALISON

CELEBRATIONS WITH ROBERT AND ALISON
JULY 1-3, 2013

I, Connie/Mom, flew home from Arizona and met Melissa, Robert, Alison and Abigail at the Denver airport.  We then flew together to Branson where Dad and the younger kids picked us up.

Robert and Alison relax as we wait for Dad

Melissa and Abigail

 Rachel finally got to hold Abigail!!!


It was fun for Alison to reconnect with a friend, Shanda, and her little boy!
 

 ABIGAIL'S FIRST SWIM




 OOPS! Abigail didn't like the water very much!



 Save me Mom!!!

 Mason shows off his "big green muscles!!"

Rachel forgot to take off her socks before she jumped into the pool!!!


"ONE MATCH CLAWSON AT WORK!"

Melissa LOVES holding Abigail
We cooked steak, fried potatoes, and pear cobbler!
 

 We love the "S'Mores!"
David
Daniel
Rachel & Melissa

Bethany, Rachel, Daniel, David


Super Hero Rachel
Benjamin & Joseph
Melissa
Mommy Alison with Abigail hiding
David and his "Smore."  Mom loved where he put his second marshmallow and cookie while he ate the first round!
Bethany
David, Mason, and Daniel hard at work!

THERE ARE NEVER TOO MANY 
PICTURES OF ABIGAIL!!












 TUMMY TIME!!






 RICHARDSON GIRLS!

 
Benjamin & Abigail
Mason


 Abigail gets ready to go back home to Provo, UT


Alison & Robert

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