Thursday, February 26, 2015

February 26, 2015

Happy birthday to our sweet, smart, beautiful 5-year old Alena Rae!

February 25, 2015

Intently preparing her birthday treat to bring to school tomorrow. :)

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

February 24, 2015

Alena's room is looking increasingly colorful and crafty- ha!

February 23, 2015

We went to an area resources presentation to gather some info and get some training hours credit, and were gifted with our first children's adoption book. #love

February 22, 2015

Sunday family fun.

February 21, 2015

So much lounging and laughter with these dear friends this weekend!

February 20, 2015

After a tiring week, we were excited to arrive at our overnight fellowship retreat with our small group!

February 19, 2015

These aren't getting old.... and are asked for immediately after breakfast.

February 18, 2015

Only a special Grammie fixes a special blankie with threads of hearts and smiles!

February 17, 2015

Still thrilled by this surprise blessing we discovered this past weekend. 
Whoever you are, thank you.
God is good.

February 16, 2015

He may have a nasty injured ankle, but he still takes his fun dad duties seriously!

February 15, 2015

This goofball had her first haircut today in the home salon! :)

February 14, 2015

It's hard to believe these sweet friends from birth are turning 5 in the next few weeks!
#annualbirthdaybreakfasttradition

February 13, 2015

Sweet school friends at the Valentine's Day party.

February 12, 2015


Having some Valentine's fun!

February 11, 2015

Reuben and the girls made him 4 days ago.... he'll probably be standing another 4 months!

February 10, 2015

Since Alena is the estrella de la semana, I was invited to come read a book to the class. She also got to bring in a special toy to show and tell about, so the class was excited to guess what it was. :)

February 9, 2015

She didn't want to get up this morning, she just wanted to keep playing with all her "friends."

February 8, 2015

Alena had waited so long to be the "estrella de la semana" at school, and the excitement she had in making her poster today was simply wonderful. :)

February 7, 2015

We got to meet our sweet new niece and cousin Chloe Lucia today!

February 6, 2015

Oh was she thrilled to bring Jorge home from school today!

February 5, 2015

At least someone was still smiling after this insanely long checkout line.

February 4, 2015

Winter sunset.

February 3, 2015

After 4 sick days and 2 snow days, this girl finally made it back to school today!

February 2, 2015

Snow day "mountain" climbing. :)

Wednesday, February 4, 2015