Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Checking In

Hey, I know I've been MIA. I plead for your grace and understanding. I am a busy wife and momma after all! :) Honestly, I don't know how others find time to blog and keep to all of their other responsibilities. I have really struggled to find the time to keep this thingy majig updated and still feel like I'm on top of everything that is required of me. Anyhoo, I thought I would just pop in, say "hey y'all!", let you know that we are still waiting for the approval of our homestudy, working on our dossier documents and hanging in there as we journey through this crazy adoption process. Before you go, take a look at the VERY sweet video that I have posted in the "Down Syndrome Spotlight". TOO CUTE!!

In His Grip,






DISCLAIMER: The video that I have referred to above was taken from You Tube. Please take this into account when viewing. I have not personally viewed the videos that appear after this one and cannot comment one way or other about their content.

Friday, February 11, 2011

DS Spotlight

I'm starting a new feature called "Down Syndrome Spotlight" to celebrate those born with DS and hopefully raise awareness at the same time. I will be posting videos and articles on a regular basis. For now you can find them in the right hand column of the blog. The first video is of a teacher with Down syndrome that teaches music to young children. Disabled? Sorry, I don't see it. But I'll tell you what I do see- a BEAUTIFUL young woman who exhibits intelligence, poise and an obvious love for others. Watch this video and tell me if you aren't blessed! I know I sure was! ENJOY!! (Don't forget to turn off the music on the playlist located at the bottom of the page before viewing.)

In His Grip,





Friday, February 4, 2011

Snow Snow and More Snow!!!

This morning we woke to see this when we opened the front door:


Such a fun surprise considering we were only expecting a few snow flurries overnight.
The kids were so excited to be getting another day home from school. After breakfast they couldn't wait to bundle up and head outside while Pop Daddy and I brilliantly politely declined the invitation to freeze our patooties off, thank you very much. Lucky for us we could claim the tired but true excuse of needing to work on adoption stuff. So, while the older kidlets were doin' whatcha do when it snows, the Little Man was plopped into his "play cage" while Mommy and Daddy enjoyed yummy coffee and filled out paperwork, much paperwork.



And while the Ace was warm and snug like a bug in a rug, I popped outside with my camera and found these two snow bunnies in the front yard who graciously stopped their fun to strike a pose or two for their momma.


Adam left his snowball fight with some of the neighborhood kids and joined his sisters for a quick pic. And later in the day, Abby and Adam went sledding down the hill at the nearby elementary school.




It was a great day. Hope y'all are staying warm and enjoying making winter memories with your families too!!

In His Grip,