Friday, February 29, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Firsts
I have enjoyed other Guatemama's posting firsts that they were able to experience with their children once they were home. I hope that this will be an encouragement to all of you still waiting that even a 19 month old has lots of firsts that we are able to experience!
These pictures were taken 12/01/06, just one week after she arrived at Eagle's Nest. I am so thankful to have these precious four pictures from her birth year!
To Come (Lord willing):
1. First words in English (she really does not use many Spanish words either, so most talking will be a first)
2. First time to meet grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins
3. First trip (I think it will be Wisconsin in April)
4. First Midwest Spring, Summer, and Fall (playing outside lots, fireflies, fireworks, seeing leaves change color)
5. First time to hear her daddy preach (coming this Sunday night)
6. First time in nursery (who knows when, Ellie and I are both nervous about this)
7. Holidays
There are a ton more so I will probably have a part two!
Posted by Whitney at 8:47 AM 8 comments
Saturday, February 23, 2008
This Ranks Up There with the Diamond Stud Earrings...
So I have to tell you about the gift Daniel gave me. If you are a mother of young children, I pray that you would not struggle with jealousy over this, but...
Karl, Julie, Anyi, Claudia, and Andres are now home! God has been so faithful in their family! And the kids are too precious!
Also, I apologize for the lightness of my posts lately, pictures and comments are about all that I have been able to muster up. My brain is some-what coming out of mush state, and I have several ideas of post I want to encourage you with and glorify God in what He is doing and has done in our lives thorough our adoption.
Posted by Whitney at 8:58 PM 3 comments
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Winter fun
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Tuesday, February 19, 2008
School Adventures
Ellie seems to know what to do with crayons, she is even not too far off from holding them correctly. Austin is working to stay diligent amid the chaos.
I have to try to keep Noah and Ellie separated as well, or the distractions are never ending. Noah and Ellie have been fighting over these bottles all morning, and the one who has them is usually banging them together loudly. :)
Posted by Whitney at 1:52 PM 8 comments
Friday, February 15, 2008
Tales From Our First "Holiday" Celebrated
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008
One More Step Down
We just completed our first post placement visit with our case worker...only two more to go until Ellie can become Ellie (or Elizabeth, really). All of her questions were really basic (how's she sleeping, eating, relating to siblings, etc.).
I thought we were out of the woods with illness, and I cleaned like a mad woman yesterday to rid us of the little germy friends, but Austin had a temp. again this morning. :( It is amazing how much more I can get done when I feel good...I was so relieved that I can still get my house clean on my own even with four kiddos! Maybe we can even venture to do school with the big kids next week. :)
Posted by Whitney at 12:49 PM 7 comments
Monday, February 11, 2008
I Was Worth the Wait!
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Friday, February 8, 2008
Back in Business Just In Time for FFF!
Serious shot
Please pray for Karl, Julie, and their crew waiting to come home in Colombia. The courts have been closed all week, delaying their homecoming. Pray for peace, patience, and the system to reopen soon, all to His Glory!
Have a blessed weekend!
Posted by Whitney at 11:40 AM 8 comments