This little one joined in on the family building of the girls' new playset. We have been saying since we moved in our new home almost two years ago that we were going to get a new playset for them. One thing has led to another and another thing has led to.....FINALLY, it is installed and all set for the girls and their friends to enjoy!
I was sitting on our back porch one afternoon when I looked down to see Maryn just swinging back and forth and back and forth! I could not believe my eyes! So I asked, "Maryn, how are you going so high?" and Maddox shouted, "Maryn can swing! I taught her how to do it all by herself yesterday!" Amazing.
My sweet Maddox Ren
Oh, how she makes my heart so happy
She is a light to everyone she encounters!
On the way to her school this morning I was talking with her about our summer plans and how we are going to read the Bible like I did with her siblings. She was so excited! And then she said, "Mom, I dropped Genesis somewhere (the pages fell out?) but don't worry because I have that book memorized! I can tell you every little thing about Genesis!"
To be a boy
P came to me in December complaining of an ingrown toenail. We may have soaked it once or twice and we may have applied meds once or twice but we were not really the best at caring for this issue. And it doesn't help that it is his big toe and the minute it would begin to heal, he would run into something or it would get stepped on, etc.
So, over Spring Break, P mentioned that his toe was really bothering him and I agreed it looked painful. Off we went to the dr and then to the podiatrist. Nothing a little antibiotics and removal of the nail couldn't handle! Poor guy. No worried though, he was on the baseball field within 24 hours of the procedure doing what he loves!
MK had an art display at school. She loves to draw and doodle and sketch so art has been a real blessing in her transition this year! Her teacher is Asian and she is married to a Chinese man so she adores MK! We are so thankful for her love of MK!
Not only did Maddox teach Maryn how to swing by herself, but she also taught her the art of doing the spider together!
Adoption Gathering
We have 12 families who typically get together every 6-8 weeks in our home....
we are so thankful for each of them and the "normalcy" our group brings to our daughters' lives. Having families who have Chinese children (as well as families who have adopted and bio kiddos) had made all the difference in the world in our kiddos lives. The children know this group is super special and the parents know that we are all in this together!
Our little Noah
This kiddo continuously amazes me
He has done PHENOMENAL in adjusting to his new family and we are beyond thankful for that huge answer to prayer!
He clearly adores his momma and the feeling is obviously mutual! I thank God everyday for our hosting experience last summer and for this little guy's life!
Admittedly so, I was a bit concerned on how Noah would do visiting our home for the first time since he was here last summer. Again, he rose to the occasion and took it all in stride never missing a beat! And, he remembered the ever-so-famous Barbie car that he and Maryn always rode together in last summer! Sadly, the battery was in desperate need of recharging so their driving adventure was cut a bit short!
During our gathering, our fundraising raffle drawing was held. Ipad Mini was won by a young girl of 12 years old who reached out to help us; a lovely wooden train was awarded to a family in our church; and our Yeti cup was gifted to our photographer/friend whom we adore!
Many have asked if adoption is easier each time.
NO
It really isn't. It is a wee bit easier because I know the lingo and I know who to contact BUT there have still been hiccups along our way and it has left me a bit stressed at times. Yesterday was one of those stressed out times and Pryce and I took matters to a whole new level when we made the spontaneous decision to drive to Atlanta to get the last document signed, sealed and delivered to the consulate today!
And when it Atlanta, do as the Drafts always do in Atlanta and go to dine at Cheesecake Factory. And enjoy. And breathe.
Maryn decided that black beans are the way to go! And salad. Lots of salad.
And then there was this....16 documents+16 notaries+16seals+16authentications=ALL DONE!
Next up....DTC
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