Goodbye 3, Hello 4!

I can't believe the little Peanut is Four years old!

She's such a spunky little thing. Only knows one speed.....that'd be HIGH! Full throttle all the time! Little Miss Chatterbox....even beats out her big sis on that one.
 What a JOY!
What a privilege God has given us to be her (and her siblings') parents.

I often think of Timothy's and Annabelle's birth mothers and fathers -but more so on their birthdays. I'm thankful they chose life for them. Because their birth parents did choose to give them life, I know they must wonder about them...especially on their birthdays. I'm convinced AB's mother (and probably father, too) felt the only way she would survive would be to give her up. Most likely she was born into a poor family with no way to care for her special need. Annabelle would have been very hard to feed without proper feeding bottles for a cleft lip and palate. I also believe she was premature because of her incredibly low weight listed in her file. I'm certain they cared for her because they took the risk of being caught leaving her at the police station where they knew she most certainly would be found quickly.
I pray somehow The Lord would give them a peace about her, and hopefully one day they will know Him.

We've enjoyed celebrating her today! She enjoyed it, too!

Children are a gift from the Lord;

they are a reward from him.

Psalm 127:3

2 years! Happy Gotcha Day!

Well, actually, Gotcha Day was March 5, but I just didn't get around to posting to the blog. It's been a little crazy around here the last week or so. 

Hunter's birthday was at the end of February, and we surprised him with a visit from his best friend.

The artist decorated his cake.

A trip to the beach

Great time had by all and sad to say goodbye. 

Three days later..... well, since it's been two years since the Littles came home, that means......2 Year Post Placement Visit/Report. Yes. We've been in this townhouse for 4 months with furniture and boxes stacked wall to wall and floor to ceiling. Six people and three dogs. And LOTS of dirty SAND that multiplies every time we open the door. Excited to have a NEW social worker, whom we've never met, come and evaluate how we are doing? Not particularly. However, God was so gracious and sent Ms. Susan, who was very encouraging and made me feel right at ease. It was a very nice visit. 

Then a swim meet, Leaders' Club rally, and mounds of laundry later...

It's Sunday, and the little peanut will be four on Tuesday. She wants a chocolate Minnie Mouse cake. Hoping the artist will help me out with that!!

Happy TWO years Gotcha Day, Annabelle and Timothy!!!

WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!