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 Joseph. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Joseph. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

DECEMBER 27, 2014 -- A TOUR OF OLD TOWN

A TOUR OF OLD TOWN
December 26, 2014

Dad took Melissa, Stephanie, Joseph and Amy on an outing.  They has lots of fun, saw the Bei da Pagoda, Silk Factory, and Hot Pot!
















 








 

 SILK FACTORY














Sunday, April 20, 2014

APRIL 19, 2014 -- CELEBRATION OUTING

JOSEPH'S SCHOLARSHIP AND AMY'S BIRTHDAY
April 19, 2014

We are so excited for Joseph and that he earned a scholarship to BYU!!
We are so blessed to have Amy coming with us to China! 
We  needed to celebrate!
Today was her birthday, but we didn't give her much of a celebration.
We did go out to Braum's after we had worked hard.

 Amy and Benjamin ordered the exact same ice cream!!!
 





APRIL 17, 2014 -- FHE AT THE AMMONS HOME

FHE AT THE AMMONS HOME
April 17, 2014

Some of our most favorite people in the world, Billy and Jean Ammons, invited us out to their  home for the evening and we had such a blast!  Our kids were in heaven!!!  I know we were a big crew to house and host, but they were so gracious!  What a nice service for our family to have this fun as a break from the stress and work of packing and moving.  It was also a good emotional break for the kiddos!

HORSES

RACHEL WAS IN HEAVEN!

 BIG BEAUTIFUL DOGS
 Bethany got to ride on her own!
 Trampoline




  
NINJA WARRIOR COURSE
this was completely amazing.
Jason enjoys American Ninja Warrior and even go to try out once.
He then came back and built this "gym" for working out.
The upper body strength needed is beyond what I can comprehend.
The kids loved it!!