Weekend Recap

The girls trying to get motivated to 'move'!!!

I love my friend!

A player in action

A very 'hot' little girl

OK, I am ready to go home now.  That was enough soccer.

Bronze medal winners

A bunch of dirty,hot boys

Soccer, soccer, and well more soccer!  This weekend was filled with soccer fun.  The weather was in the high 90's and Sunday we had rain just to mix things up!  I haven't sweat that much in years!  G's team did well scoring a bronze medal when it was all over.  I am very proud of the boys.  One of their games went on  for over 2 hours and ended in a shoot out at the goal.  They played hard and gave it their best.  T did amazingly well in the heat.  She didn't have one accident!  Yay!

Look at my new hat!

T insisted on wearing this 'hat' while we were shopping today.  She also wanted C, Nana, and I to participate.  We looked quite stylish in our hats!  This reminded me of a little boy oh so near and dear to my heart who always wanted me to buy some sort of 'cleaner', 'scrubber', or 'broom' in the store!  

Summer Camp

The boys of summer:
Despite the look on their faces, they were excited and happy to be there.  Nothing like a little roughing it!  Have fun boys!  We will miss you.  T has already said "I miss my Grammie".

Happy Father's Day to all!

Happy Father's Day Dad!  We love you!

Going to school....

with Panties!!!  YAY!!!!

Potty training boot camp continues:

We are in full swing around here.  We have had a few accidents, but we are proud to say that we are on our way to success.  Note that the potty has been dragged into the breakfast room and we often hear the words "hey guys look at me!".

 

Potty Training Boot Camp

Well the boot camp has begun.  We stayed dry yesterday but we were in the pool a good bit of the time.  We will begin day #2 today.  Wish us luck!

Lesson's learned

Since adopting,
this is what our big kids now know,

HOW TO:

Love deeper.

Think of others more.

Pray for orphans across the world.

Never let anyone refer to T as their adopted sister,

she is their sister (period).

Share the beauty of adoption.

Share that we were all orphans, adopted through Christ.

Appreciate that many children in the world need a family.

Be thankful that we have more than many around the world.

I would say that they have learned a lifetime's worth of lessons.

Exciting Visitors!

Thank you 'G' family for sharing little 'J' with us!  He is a doll and we love him.  T was especially thrilled to help with all baby duties!

Summer Fun!

My attempt to get a picture of the girls in their matching outfits.

T's reaction to seeing the camera!

The pool has been great fun this summer.  I haven't heard the dreaded phrase 'I'm bored' yet!  T loves the water and can't get enough swim time.  She is very independent with her floaties and a swim vest.  She can get in and out all by herself.  She is quick to remind me the 'I do it' .

Phrase of the week

We finally captured T's phrase of the week:  "Ho Ho's comin!"

Return from camp

Although we missed C terribly while she was at camp, she really had  a fantastic time.  T was really confused about her being gone.   We are glad to have her 'back'!!!