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!

Thursday, January 30, 2014

JANUARY 10, 2014: DANIEL'S BIRTHDAY

DANIEL'S BIRTHDAY #12
JANUARY 10, 2014

Happy Birthday Daniel!!!
You are growing up so fast!!!







JANUARY 8, 2014: BABY SHOWER

BABY SHOWER FOR SISTER TOWNSEND
JANUARY 8, 2014

Our new Beehive counselor is having a baby so the Beehives decided to host a baby shower for her!  They invited the other women in our ward.  Unfortunately, the party was snowed out and we had to reschedule, but do not fear!!!  It was a great party!!! The theme was so cute:
"MOTHER TO BEE"





Our "baby in a basket" veggie tray!

"PIN THE BOW ON THE BABY'S HEAD"









CUTE SISTER TOWNSEND!







"GUESS THE BABY FOOD FLAVOR!"














JANUARY 3, 2014: A DR. WHO SURPRISE B-DAY PARTY

A DR. WHO SURPRISE B-DAY PARTY
JANUARY 3, 2014

Dr. Who is a BBC series that is quite popular -- especially with several of our kiddos!  Bethany organized a Dr. Who party -- with the support of Joseph, Benjamin, Stephanie and Rachel -- and turned it into a surprise birthday party for her friend as well!  Lots of fun things were planned!
These are "fat modules" that are in one episode

Rachel show the entrance to the party -- one of our Dr. Who Blankets

The Tardis Cake made by Bethany

"Fish Fingers" -- sugar cookies and vanilla pudding

Bow Tie Brownies
OOPS!  Photo bombed by a fat module

Joseph and Benjamin are dressed and ready!

The Sonic Screwdriver


"The party-ers"

SURPRISE MICAH!!!