Happy Halloween and Moon Festival

Thank you Roz, the shirt is fabulous especially because it is in the 70's.

Just give me a bucket of candy and I will eat it all!

A slide always makes for a good time.

Our first ever Moon Festival

Beautiful girls

No carving this year, but these plastic things are great!

We absolutely loved these shirts.

Orphan Sunday

Hope is Fading – Orphan Sunday from Allan Rosenow on Vimeo.

Please pray for orphans all over the world

Sunday with the girls!

Another visit from our neighbor friend

Wow I could really put him to work!

Hanging Out

Give me a kiss!

Quite a sight! Relaxation at its best!

Smiles

Help me!

Please let me swing!

Visitor

We were playing outside when low and behold our sweet neighbor arrived in his Halloween costume.  Tessa was scared at first but was relieved when he took it off.

Pumpkin idea from my great friend Sarah!

Sunday

When trying to take pictures at our house it can look like this:

or this

or this

and the finally this!


The sun was in their eyes but they cooperated for just a second. 

Recent adventures

future gymnast

starting a forward roll

my Nana is the best

soccer player just waiting for action

soccer fan

Camp Mc Dowell fieldtrip

the girl can get dirty!
We enjoyed a beautiful day at Camp Mc Dowell. We learned all about 'rocks' and pond environments.  The weather was gorgeous and the kids really got dirty discovering!

A LITTLE

A little October basketball and a little girl who wants to play anything with her older brother and sister.!  AHH, what a beautiful evening.

Reflections

As it fast approaches Tessa's second birthday, I find myself reflecting on how far she has come.  We have jumped over many hurdles and climbed many mountains.  When we met, she was a scared little girl who was mourning the loss of all that was familiar.  She fought all of the changes that were taking place.  Her world was out of control.  This small, timid little girl is now full of life.  She copies everything wanting to be 'big'.  She runs, jumps, and climbs.  She loves to be cuddled and held in her 'momma's' arms.  She is loved by her family and all who meet her.  She now has language to express herself.  She has a quirky sense of humor.  We thank God for bringing her into our lives and frankly, we could not imagine our family without her.  Tessa, you have taught me about love, trust, and acceptance.  Tessa you are loved!

Toes and Books

Happy Weekend!

German Festival Fun

Sisters

Sally kitty

sink/bath fun