Peanut Butter Cup Eyes

I had to take Micah to Urgent Care this morning...long story. The good news is that when we returned the kids had made this for him!

Christmas Preparation

It is hard to believe that a year ago we had no indication as to when the two littles would be joining our family. We moved through holiday activities with heavy hearts. So thankful that this year we are preparing and celebrating with the two littles.

Happy Halloween!

Fall Activities

Micah has been gone for the past four days and we are all going a little crazy. It's the first time the youngest babes have been away from him.....oofta! We are in the final stretch so to help pass time we are taking tons of deep breaths, spending lots of time outside and attempting a fall craft to keep our minds distracted. 

Selfish Pursuits

It might be selfish, but I have decided that these late night work sessions that keep Micah away should equal popcorn and a movie for the babes and I. 

Celebrating

Five years ago we returned from Ethiopia with our oldest babe in our arms and started learning how to love in ways we had never experienced before. That love carried us through some of our darkest days over the past four years. We added to the celebration today when we met with a judge to finalize the adoption of our two youngest babes. Feeling grateful for the privilege to share life with these babes.

Fall Discovery

Took these beautiful babes hiking today and realized that the two youngest are experiencing fall for the first time. For all of the moments I have missed out on, I am incredibly grateful for moments like this - when I get to see their curiosity and excitement for a yellow leaf falling from the tree. 

Dragon Series

Events taking place this afternoon-a three part series on how to raise a dragon. 

ZOO!

We headed to Denver for some immigration paperwork. Not my favorite thing to deal with on a beautiful summer day, but we decided to make the most of it and take the kids to the zoo. They had a blast and apparently I did too because I only remembered to take one photo!

Curt Gowdy Adventure

Go out, go out I beg of you     
And taste the beauty of the wild.     
Behold the miracle of the earth     
With all the wonder of a child.  

Edna Jaques

Lander Adventures

 I had to travel to Lander for work this week and I couldn't bear the thought of leaving my family behind - especially since it was the week of G's birthday. Thankfully they were willing to tag along and occupy themselves with some hiking while I spent the day working. 

Investing in Their Health

With the weather warming up more each day, we are spending more and more time outside. The kids have enjoyed a few hikes already this summer, but they continue to amaze me with the joy that bubbles up within them each time we leave the pavement behind and plant our feet on the soil.

“Time in nature is not leisure time; it's an essential investment in our children's health (and also, by the way, in our own).” 
― Richard Louv, Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder

Hands-On Learning

Micah went fishing yesterday and today the kids took part in a little science lesson. There were lots of squeals and scrunched up noses from the littles. 

Warm Weather....Finally

Homemade Version of a Drive-in Movie Theatre

Celebrating 3 months

Yesterday was three months since we brought the youngest babes home - Today we celebrated by cooking up some delicious Ethiopian food. These past three months have brought about a lot of change on so many different levels, and at the end of the day I am still overwhelmed that I was given the privilege to being their mama. 

A First

First time going through a car wash-notice Lady M's hand gripping the seat. They were not impressed with this first world discovery. 

Baby Wearing