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!

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 25, 2014 - HELPING CLEAN THE STORE ROOM FOR AUNT JANE IN LAKESIDE

HELPING CLEAN THE STORE ROOM FOR 
AUNT JANE IN LAKESIDE
FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Aunt Jane asked if the kids could help them with a project and we all got involved!  Found some "treasures" in the process.
Rebecca models a chair that was recovered by Grandpa Oba Beach

Alison and Abigail come check out the action

The table that was left in the old Solomon home and then used by our family.

Grandpa comes out to see what it happening.



Joseph and Ben hoist David up to rig a pulley for moving a heavy cabinet


Benjamin is just happy whatever he is doing!

big heavy cabinets that came out of the shed
super sized drinks from Circle K
When in Arizona, do as the Beaches' do!!!
Our Condo






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