The Boo Box Has Arrived

A yearly tradition was started last year among Shoshannah and her Chinese Sisters (that is what she calls them). One sister starts by filling a box with goodies then sends it on to one of her sisters, who in turn fills a box and sends it on..until each girl has been blessed with goodies. Today, Shoshannah was blessed! Thank you Marie! The box was filled with M&M's which is her favorite candy!, a coloring book, some playing cards, glow sticks, slinky, hair bow, lip gloss (all her own), those put in water and watch them grow things... Wow so much stuff! She will be entertained for a while. I love the connection the girls have through us Moms. I feel very blessed to call these Moms friends!

Well if You Won't Give Me My Nap

With a New born baby in the house sometimes naps for Soshannah fell through the cracks. On those few days when she was tired enough to put herself to sleep..

Sister Fun

When Shoshannah and Danielle are in their room together you never know what is happening.

Danielle is such a wonderful big sister. She will still play dress up with Shoshannah. Here are a few pictures from the last dress up day.

Happy 4th Birthday to our Little Superhero!

Yes, I am late posting Shoshannah's birthday pictures. Where has the summer gone??

Shoshannah doesn't mind being a princess but she would rather be a superhero. She is always saying, "Super Shoshannah to the rescue!" She is a hero. Such a little trooper. We are so madly in love with this bundle of loving energy God has placed on our lives.

On her birthday, breakfast was green eggs and ham. That Dr. Seusss book has been one of Shoshannah's favorites from the very beginning and we have read it thousands, okay hundreds of times. Shoshannah loved the green eggs and ham! It was hard for me to add that food dye to her food, especially since I spend so much time trying to avoid those dyes in her food.

Andrew, had to go to work so he missed her birthday dinner. But he gave her, her gift early and it was a Thomas the Tank Engine puzzle which she loves. Andrew and Shoshannah share the same taste in kids programming!

For dinner Shoshannah wanted, MacDonalds, she is so her daddy's girl!. So off we went and Shoshannah enjoyed her hamburger patty (doesn't eat bread) and drank her apple juice. Then home for the gifts. She had been asking for a bike and so she got one. It was too small so we had to take it back and get a bigger one, but she was happy. Then the girls gave her necklaces, bracelets, rings and a tiara (she must learn to be a princess). But the gift that gets used daily is her Handy Manny tool box. She loves that gift!. No kidding she fixes something everyday! several times a day, the same stuff over and over again! Money well spent.

Then it was time for cake. Since I know she won't eat cake I made Candy Bar Cake which the rest of the family loves. She blew out the candles took one bite of the cake and off she went to play.

We are looking forward to seeing what God is going to do with this special little girl. She has come so far in her life and we know that God is doing a great work in her for His Glory. We love you Shoshannah!

Talent Show

This past week the girls were asked to showcase their talents at a local daycare center. Arielle played parts of some pieces. The one you are going to hear in this video clip is Sonatina in C Major and Danielle dances to "I Can Only Imagine" The dance she choreographed herself and gets there and finds the floor space is much smaller than she is used to so she had to re work some stuff as she was dancing. The girls then interacted with the children and all seemed to have a good time. Of course most of the boys seemed bored! I love the fact that my girls are out in the world sharing their gifts and blessing others. Shoshannah was introduced and adoption was talked about. Of course she is so cute that the kids loved her. Then we introduced Elijah (Jaylen) and talked more about adoption... A good day. I will try to get Danielle's Dance up soon.

And She is only 3

I thought I should share our conversation from this morning.

Scene: The van on the way to church.

Mom, what are God and Jesus doing right now?

Well, they are taking care of the world, hearing and answering prayers, healing, listening to the praise of their people and creation.

Jesus is dead.

No, remember Jesus died on the cross for us, then HE was laid in the tomb and 3 days later He came alive again.

Jesus is dead.

Repeat of what I just said.

Jesus is dead,

Repeat again of what I just said just adding that He is alive right now and sitting next to God.

Jesus is dead,

Shoshannah, what have I been telling you?

OKAY, He is alive!

what is worship?

It is us praying, singing to God and reading our Bible and thanking Him for all that He is to us.

God is Lord.

Yes, Shoshannah that is one of the names of GOD.

Okay...

It was a very interesting ride to church. This at 3 I can't wait until she is a teen!

My Almost Perfect Mothers Day 2009

My Mother's Day actually started on Saturday evening when my family took me out to Cracker Barrel for dinner. I love the Chicken and Dumplins there they remind me of grandmas. Then Sunday morning stated with Shoshannah coming in aroun 6:30 and wishing me Happy Mother's Day, then came Danielle and Arielle. Craig was so excited to give me my Mother's Day present, ipod touch. I am sure one day I will learn how to use it. Right now I do have 3 sermons on there to listen to. I look forward to downloading more podcasts of my favorite Pastors.

Then off to church we went. We came home had a quick lunch then off to discover a new park for us. We went to First Landing state park, walked part of one of the trails. It is very nice but dangerous due to bike riders who just fly down the paths. Then we went over to the other side of the park and discovered the Bay. It was beautiful and the water was only a little chilly. We walked for a while and some of the family played Frisbee, while others enjoyed the water. I just loved being with my family. I love to watch and listen to them. I feel so blessed to be their Mom. I thank my Lord for the calling me to this wonderful life. Some of my greatest joys come from being Mom. It would have been the perfect Mother's Day if only my other 2 children-Craig Ellis and Gina had been here in share in this day.So I guess the phone call was the next best thing. Oh yes Andrew bought me a few of my favorite things, A bottle of Pepsi, Snickers bar and a box of Turtle Chocolates!

I have already reserved an entire weekend next year for my Mother's Day. My children are growing up so fast and are traveling in so many different paths that I just want a weekend with my family.

First 2009 Visit to Busch Gardens

Two weekends ago we headed off to Busch Gardens for the day. It was beautiful weather and the park was not crowded. We really did not have to wait for any rides. However by the time we made it around to the Sesame Street Town it was crowded. So we will save that for next time.

Shoshannah had a blast. The faster the ride the more she enjoyed it. I dont' ride any of the rides, but I love to see my family having a great time. I love these fun times.