I am so behind in my posting!! Soccer season started, Awana started, school started, referrals came out for China and I just had to visit all those site to see the precious children and hear the joy in the parents cyber voices!... so now I feel like I can post some more photos of China (missions trip) and get me caught up.. b/c my next two month sare about to get very busy!

S1 started 2 grade. She is doing so well. So far so good. :O) Not pulling teeth yet or hopefully our entire year will go this smooth! I love our ciriculum however I don't love the time constraints that I am under. Next year I will not participate in the "family plan". Too much pressure!! I also strated pulling the little ones up to the table and engaging them for longer intervals ... that is going well.. okay better with s2 than with d1 :O) he just wants to cut and paint.. not color! where are my TRUCKS! heheheh So now I now I know I have to get a little creative with the mr smartie pants. s2 however, is thriving and completely engrossed in what she is doing. She never ceases to amaze me. She has come so far in the 3 years since I first held her scared little body in my shaky, longing heart and hands.
I often think, 'why would God trust me to take care of these three special children?' They are so precious and we are so blessed to be a part of their lives. I am so thankful He chose us to be a family.
Okay this post is a little all over the place... i will write tomorrow when i am rested.

s1 has her first soccer game of the Fall season in the U8 all girls league.. she is no longer in as she refers to "baby soccer".. and she is very exited b/c her team has the coveted PINK shirts this season... hehehe such a girl....