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!
Showing posts with label Family Trips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Family Trips. Show all posts

Sunday, April 20, 2014

APRIL 20, 2014 -- EASTER AND THE FINAL PACK

EASTER AND THE FINAL PACK
APRIL 20, 2014

Today is Easter Sunday!  With our China departure tomorrow, we aren't doing all of our normal traditions, but there will be next year.  We are doing a small egg hunt for Mason -- luckily the older kids all had an Easter Egg Hunt during Youth Activities this past week!
After church, it is final packing.  It is real.  We leave tomorrow for China!
The sitting room became the packing room.  We are down to the final
pack of carry-on bags.
 

BACK TO EASTER 
 Easter 2014 
 Mason and his poses


 Amy Lee





This flower picture is for Melissa!

Lots of luggage going to China!!!

Friday, March 14, 2014

FEBRUARY 25. 2014 -- FUN AT THE CONDO IN PINETOP

FUN AT THE CONDO IN PINETOP
FEBRUARY 25, 2014

We used our time share at stayed at a resort just 10 minutes from Grandpa and Grandma Beach's home.  It worked out well.  The kids had fun at the playground, they loved playing tennis and even swimming in the hot tub.



 Abigail even joined the fun







 One morning, however, my nice king sized bed was very full!!! 
4 children and me!  Glad the bed was big!

FEBRUARY 21, 2014 -- ABIGAIL AND ALISON ARRIVE, MOM'S BIRTHDAY AND MEETING BRIAN'S FAMILY

ABIGAIL AND ALISON ARRIVE, MOM'S BIRTHDAY 
AND MEETING BRIAN'S FAMILY
FEBRUARY 21, 2014

Abigail and Mason have fun playing!






Mason is learning piano!
 Building with super big duplos
 Grandma Richardson and Abigail


Brian's family




Mom's birthday cake -- Thanks Grandma






Brain and Mason are buddies


 All the kids
 Look at all the photographers in the mirror!


 Dog Pile on Brian!
 David's little bed and Grandma Richardson's house