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!

Saturday, July 5, 2014

MAY 24, 2014: BRANCH PICNIC AT LIGONG DI

BRANCH PICNIC AT LIGONG DI
MAY 24, 2014

It was a beautiful day for an outdoor activity and picnic.  We had a super turn out and everyone had a blast!  When our branch president, President Okeson welcomed us all he said, "It is a beautiful day and we can even see the clouds!"  It cracked me up!!!  So, when days in Suzhou are so, so polluted and hazy and we can't see the clouds then I think of this!  When we can see the clouds I say a prayer of thanks to Heavenly Father for the clouds and clearer air to breath!
Fun jump rope and other games
Go Benjamin on that jump rope!!!

Ben really catches some air on this jump!
Double Dutch

Go Rachel!
Amy get out there and has a great time!

Rachel shows off her hula hoop skills!

Parachute fun with the kids




Were did all the kids go???
Amy helps a kiddo learn to hit the ball

FYI:  Amy is quite the softball player!

Time for lunch!  We had delicious Pasta Salad!  Thanks Amy!


 A local man who took a break from his ride and to look at all the foreigners




The next pictures are taken by a young woman in our ward




 Benjamin helped out another child play their dart game






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