Since our last post our friend, Jim Dutton, returned from space.
We're grateful for his safe return.
We receieved 35 new chickens via USPS from McMurray Hatchery.
Our 11 yr. old son has a plan to sell eggs to raise money for missions trips.
Everyday life with two small children, plus all of the others, keeps our days full to overflowing.
This is morning milk time!
Learning how to manage African hair is...whew!...an education!
The benefits of our children far outweigh the challenges. See how beautiful they are!
We're having a new bathroom and front porch built on the front of our house.
The kids have found it fascinating to watch!
I checked on Mihret during naptime one day and her hands were covering her ears!
I didn't realize the construction was so loud in her room!
Last weekend was very special because we celebrated our 18 year anniversary! We walked down our road to the beach and enjoyed a perfect evening on the river enjoying our children over a glass of champagne.
Mihret has so much fun on the beach. Water remains a novelty to her.
What an amazing gift we have, yet we take it for granted every day.
Toward the end of the evening, the kids found a black snake.
Today is Memorial Day and some friends invited ALL of us to go out on their boat with them.
What a treat for our children!
It was Mihret's first boat ride...first swim in the river. She loved it!
We're approaching five months with her in our home. She has adjusted so well. Today we viewed blogs of several families who were in our Ethiopia travel group. She hugged me and voluntarily said, "Thank you, Mommy." Often, when I correct her she responds, "Yes ma'am, Mom." She rarely throws tantrums, although she can really stick out a pouty lip. Overall she has been a joy and we are so grateful to the Lord for a smooth transition. We know it isn't this way for everyone who adopts. Harder times may be ahead, but for now, it's peaceful. I'm just trying to figure out what to do with that hair!
