Well, I don't really have anything to post but thought what the heck. How often am I at a loss for words?? Today was more of the usual; cleaning in the morning, running errands and picking up kids. Aden headed to the park with Aunt Holly where he made a "sand monster", a cool bracelet and went fishing. Alijah had reading camp which he seems t0 love more then kindergarten. This is a real answer to prayer. He is our one little rugrat that is not crazy about school but he can't seem to get enough of reading camp. It might have to do with the cute younger teacher he has, too:-) The rest of us just went to Blockbuster and Hallmark and then picked the boys up and headed to "Dick Donalds" to play in FUNLAND. WOOHOO, right?? John and "Uncle Craig" met us there too so it was nice to have some adult conversation. There for awhile this spring I would meet a girlfriend and her girls their and we could spend three hours easy in there. I don't like McD's that much; we just like to talk:-) After McD's we took Andrew to a birthday party where he got to play tennis and had a lot of fun.
I am in the process of planning Ari's BIG birthday!! I am hoping it will be alot of fun. I know she probably won't remember it but I want her first birthday home to be an extra special one. I have been thinking about our trip last June alot these past few days and I still have to pinch myself on occassion to remind myself she really is here. Last year, I was deeply depressed and didn't know if she would ever come home. I had to really open my eyes and rely on my faith and GOD to guide me through the whole process.
Someone said to me this week, "She is so much you guys. I don't even look at her any differently than the boys. It's amazing how much they are all alike" When I hear things like this, I just have to stop and thank God, again, for the amazing gift he has given our family. From day one of our very first visit trip when I found out they were calling her Ariana and she was living with four boys whose names began with "A", I knew she was truly a "God send". Now, that she's home and I see how she acts, reacts, and portrays herself in this family, I know she is my daughter. She has the boys' big smiles, the rotten orneriness (sp) they all have, and the love and affection for her mama the boys do. It's amazing how God knows from day one where, who, how etc. will our life will lead us. I am so thankful he led us to Guatemala. Our daughter was there waiting for us to bring her home. I kid John that her sister is waiting there now b because my heart is telling me so but he says I am just hearing things, LOL! Who knows what life has in store for any us. I never thought I would have six kids (maybe 5) and be a SAHM. I had so many other "plans" but obvioulsy only through GOD are the best laid plans.
Well, look at that. Give me a subject and I could probably write an epistle. I guess I should be getting the kiddos to bed!! They just finished up dinner after some hard play time in the pool with some friends. I got some chat time in with a friend so it was a GOOD time!!
Good Night!
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