Field Trip

 This was in January that we went to the Butterfly pavilion for a class field trip with Calvert Academy. The kids loved it.

 They had some aquarium life as well. Lana is actually pretending to touch if for a picture. Emma did touch them.

 Emma was so hopeful one would land on her...I was hopeful it would not land on me!

 I was creeped out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

oops it won't let me change it...enjoy!

A Fun Snow Day

 We had a great day a few weeks back. We made home made pizza, hot coco, and lots of fun!

 Though we can't put the pictures up, our little guy loved this just as much! He though it was his turn every time! When the sled went with out him he looked on in disgust!

Straight

 I straightened my hair so the girls all wanted a turn!

Seahawks WON!!!

We made these lovely SeaHawk poop cookies for Randall's office. Since they are all Broncos fans and gave Randall a hard time all week we thought we would return the love! Even the girls had a great time during online class since everyone there is Broncos fans too. They wore their SeaHawk shirts and showed their nails off!

Me and My Girls....plus Boy!

We are going to get to adopt our little foster boy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We had court recently, the week before Christmas, and the judge decided to end it all so now we can adopt him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are so grateful and happy! We are grateful to his parents that brought him into this world. We know it was rough situation for his parents, but great blessings have come from it. We are thrilled to be progressing toward adoption and even better being sealed in the temple for time and eternity. Once adoption goes though then we can up load a year plus of pictures with our little guy and say his name!

Santa

 We got our pics taken with Santa at our ward Christmas party.

Our Heart Goes Out

 It has taken me a while to post this just because it was such a scare to us. If you haven't heard about the sad news here is a link. 4 Marines killed   Gratefully our Marine is safe, but we feel for those who have lost their loved ones. 
When I got a call on Wednesday of the event from Andrew's Grandmother my heart sank. No one had heard anything, which is suppose to be a good sign right...? It did nothing to stop the "what if" in my head or heart. When I spoke with his dad I could no longer keep it together. Hearing how he was feeling...there are no words to put to the feelings of losing a child. I said a pray remembering that God out of anyone would know if he was safe. The answer came "yes", but I still doubted, heavily. I wanted to be comforted by what the Lord had told me, but it is in times of greatest trial I see where I need more work in trust.
We got word late that night that he was safe! I balled again, but out of great joy. The Lord had answered, and kept him safe.
Though our Marine is safe we feel deeply for those who lost theirs. They served much longer for our country and in greater depth then our friend has. I am grateful for all they did, and I pray for their families to hear the Lord better than I did. I would have them hear the comfort that they will see their family member again. That the Marines that have passed are safe with God, and that He will be with the families left behind to carry them. We just have to recognize His hand. I know that does not magically make the lose feel better, but I know it is true and in time we will understand more and our pain will lessen.