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, May 12, 2015

DECEMBER 24, 2014 -- BENJAMIN'S 16TH BIRTHDAY

BENJAMIN'S 16TH BIRTHDAY
December 24, 2014

HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY BENJAMIN!
A BIG 16 YEAR OLD
 We are going in with the presents!

Good morning birthday boy!









A big surprise for Ben is that I had arranged with the parents of 2 of his good friends back in the USA for Ben to call and talk to them on SKYPE this morning.  Since we are here in 'China, the kids had school today.  I made arrangements for Ben to miss a few hours of school to make his birthday calls to Bates Yoakum and Ariana Bohman.
Hello Bates!


Make a wish!
What shall I wish for??



Peiling, Richard's Mom, came over for dinner a day or so later and she brought Benjamin a card and a pizza from Pizza Hut!  What a treat!!!



Arm Wrestle challenges

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