"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see" Hebrews 1:11 our Madeline Hank and I are stepping off that ledge into the world of the unknown again. Yes, we are signing a contract again, completing a home study again, compiling a dossier again, and then Read More >>
Archives for February 2011
“Beautiful” Dress
This morning I put out 3 dresses for Madeline to choose from for church. Two were smocked and the other her favorite toile dress. She took one look at them and said "but I want a beautiful one". She opened her closet, found the "beautiful" one and said "now this is beautiful". She is so funny Read More >>
Application is in!
figure it out :) Read More >>
Dressing Madeline
Madeline usually does not really care about what she is wearing but some days she is adamant about something in particular. Today was that day. She wanted to wear the "rainbow" dress as she calls it:) Or course I had to take a few pics. I love her little smile in this last one but I've got to Read More >>
Talent Show
John David had his annual talent show on Tuesday. He has participated in the talent show since SK and always has a great time. This year they were "Starwars Lightspeeders". It is so fun to sit back as a parent and take part in our children's special world; realizing what a "big deal" it is Read More >>
Last Basketball Game and Swim Meet
We had a very busy weekend, John David had his last basketball game and last swim meet of the season. I am still trying to talk him into long season for swim but I think he is holding out for summer swim team ( it IS more fun). I am so proud of you John David in how hard you try at everything Read More >>
My Favorite Quote
“Orphans are easier to ignore before you know their names. They are easier to ignore before you see their faces. It is easier to pretend they're not real before you hold them in your arms. But once you do, everything changes.” I read this a few months ago and could not remember where; I found Read More >>