A Holiday Weekend

My mom and sister flew to the island to join us in Mobay

for a few days getaway. 

After a rough start (The hotel wouldn't let me check

in, then called the cops on me because I couldn't prove

I was the foster mom of the kids I have. Thankfully

with the help of CPFSA the hotel got the proof they

needed and finally allowed us to check in.)

 because we are early risers our mornings were spent

on the beach... because nothing else was open yet.

 at first Big J wasn't to sure about 

the sand, but as soon as he had

a bucket and shovel he was content

to play as long as he was allowed.

 The ocean was nice and warm, and Big J became

a champion splasher.

 This lady spent most mornings sleeping in the stroller.

 The hotel had a splash pad that 

Big J loved. It was perfect for him

to get used to vacation life.

 These two spent most of their days

in the water.

 This little lady got in the water too if she wasn't 

sleeping.

 The splash pad was a big hit with her too!

On Sat. we hugged Auntie K and Mamaw so they could

fly home, then made the trip over the mountains back

to our house. We then spent the next few days transitioning 

out of vaca mode, and back to reality.

We were so thankful for the time away, but I am equally

thankful to be back home and in a normal routine again.

Little J

Please be prayerful for Little J.

Last week Monday we got a call that he has been released to his

potential adoptive family. He left an hour later to go for his initial week

visit with the family. We were informed yesterday that his visit has been

extended to a 3 month trial stay with the family and that he would not be

coming back to us.

Please be prayerful for Little J and his new family as they all transition to

this new life together. 

This is something new for us, we have never had a child go with an 

adoptive family before, and we are so excited that Little J got placed 

so quickly. We will miss him and his snuggles, but Rejoice that

he now has his forever family!

Everyday life.

 I am thankful for the help of Auntie Betty who

comes 3-5 days a week to help out in the mornings

or afternoons with the littles. It gives me a chance

to run errands and step away for a little bit each day.

This boy has made great leaps and bounds

in his time here. BUT he is still clumsy 

on his feet. Weds night he tripped and bit

through his lip and we ended up at the Dr.

Thankfully after an hour we had seen the Dr.

 who assured me it was not as bad as I thought, and given

a Rx to help seal the wound to help it heal.

 Thankful that after just 3 days things are healing nicely

and it doesn't seem to bother him at all.

 One of Neiahs 'jobs' that she has taken on is

reading nightly devotions and stories to the boys before

bed. She takes great pride in this, and gets excited

when she can read them to sleep:)

 This is one of the boys favorite places. We don't really have a 

nice place for them to play outside as they are still unsteady

on their feet, but they love standing here and watching 

Neiah and Minnie run around the yard.

 Minnie typically ends up sitting right next

to them trying to play with any part of them 

she can reach.

 This girl is doing awesome. She is eating better, but

is still just a little peanut. She has also started creeping

(aka scooting) and starts to move around as soon as

you lay her down.

Neiah LOVES the roll of big sister and is always ready 

to play with (mother) the littles as much as she can.