Hoppy Spring!

Going for the Gold

Here is another amazing piece of news from the past few weeks! Steve's brother Scott who lives in London, Ontario recently was asked to participate in the Canadian Winter Special Olympics in the team sport of Floor Hockey. He was so excited before his trip as this had always been one of his greatest dreams! We were so proud of him for making it there and then the most amazing thing happened. Scott's team won the gold medal! When we talked to him late on March 2nd, even after a long train ride home you could tell Scott was totally on cloud nine. It is an amazing thing to have a world class athlete in the family. Scott hopes that his team will be chosen to travel to Boise, Idaho for the World Special Olympics next February. No matter what happens next, we will always be there cheering Scott on!

How cute are these girls???

Rita (8months), Graci (2 1/2), Ava 18 months

Mia & Al are in Guatemala now picking up there third daughter Rita, who just turned 8 months old. We are asking for prayers as they travel home tomorrow. I can't imagine how it would be to travel with TWO lap children and a 2 & 1/2 year old! There trip down there was CRAZY because of the snow up here and Continental lost there luggage. Pray that nothing like this happens on the way back.

Where Have We Been????

Putting the final touches on Frosty

Ethan & his Frosty


Eskimo kisses

Dashing through the snow

Ethan thought he could shovel the snow into a pile to make a snowman

Sled rides down the driveway

Humm...Maybe this isn't too bad

It's too cold!

Loving it for ONE minute

What's up with this crazy weather???

Yikes! It's been a month since our last post:( We'll catch everyone up on the latest happenings. To start with both Ethan & Mia have battled the flu and both have had ear infections. They are both well now, but we had a few rough nights. It has snowed here every week, which has made Ethan a VERY happy boy. This is the first year he has been able to get out and enjoy the "frozen sunshine". Mia on the other hand doesn't care for it too much. She will tolerate it, but doesn't pray for more....unlike Ethan who prays for enough snow to make a snowman. We on the other hand are SO over the snow and can't wait for warm weather!

FFF- Picture Perfect

I took these pictures of Steve & the kids last week.....no explaination needed. I think they are picture perfect! Hope everyone has a Happy Heart Day!

Pick a Winner!

Mia has found a new hobby.

I just know there is something really good up here!

Wait I almost have it.....

Look, I picked a winner Mama!

Long Lost Friends

Adorable Ava

Look at that smile

The future University of Toledo Drum Line

How cute is that?

Evening exercises

Ethan gives Graci hugs......

and look what he gets in return!

The Lord has a strange way of intersecting the paths he has chosen for us. Mia & Al Yost were in the marching band with Amy. Mia played the marimba with Amy and Al played snare drum. During those days we spent many Friday nights together practicing and hanging out. After graduation we went our seperate ways and lost touch with each other. Through a marching band reunion we were reunited and have corresponded ever since. The crazy thing is that we BOTH had adopted a child from Guatelama and at the time we reconnected, were currently working on our second adoptions. Well two Saturdays ago we finally got together with their family. Ethan and Mia had a great time playing with Mia and Al's children Gracie and Ava. (Graci came home in October 2005 at 6 months and Ava came home in September 2007 just shy of her first birthday) Mia and Al are now in the process of adopting again from Guatemala and recently found out that their precious Rita is out of PGN! We pray that the rest of their process moves quickly and that they will soon bring their third girl home. Hope they have that van ready!

Tagged

I have been tagged by Lou , Katie & Ashley

The rules are to link the person who sent this and leave a comment on their blog so their readers can visit yours~Post the rules on your blog~Share 7 strange/weird facts about yourself~Tag 7 random people at the end of your post and link their blog~Let each person know they've been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

Here are my strange / weird facts:

1. I still take tap dance lessons and participate in the annual dance recital. (I always dreamed of being a rockette but am too short)

2. I hate drinking cold water...I would much rather have room temperature water

3. I go through a stick of deodorant every 2 weeks...I am paranoid that I am going to smell

4. I was in a sorority (Delta Delta Delta) and marching band in college.

5. I once wanted to be a tuna cowboy or a volcanologist

6. My favorite food is middle eastern food

7. The word MODERATION is not in my vocabulary

I now tag: Donna, Kelly, Stacy, Lori, Sarah, Mandie, and Sarah


****I also would love to tag some people who don't have blogs yet:) So here is your hint to get one going:)

Ethan has a Girlfriend!

Yes it's official at the young age of 3 & 1/2 years old Ethan has his first girlfriend. Ariel (AKA The Little Mermaid ) is destined to be our future daughter in law. Ethan immediately took to her during our last visit with the Foss family. He would hide under the table to play with her so no one would see him. He just loved looking at her and making her swim in the air. We do agree with him that Ariel is beautiful. Maybe their wedding can be at Disney World:)

Photo Sharing - Video Sharing - Photo Printing - Photo Books











Photo Sharing - Video Sharing - Photo Printing - Photo Books

Our Prince & Princess

When we went to visit the Foss family over the holidays Ethan & Mia were fascinated by Rachel & Lauren's princess things. BOTH of them enjoyed trying on the crowns! Ethan was so funny trying to place the crown on Mia's head. They really did become our prince & princess for the evening!

Parent Boot Camp 101

This past weekend we traveled down to visit Amy's sister Sarah in Indianapolis. Sarah & Scott don't have any children yet so this weekend they got their first glimpse at parenting. Friday night we took Ethan & Mia to see the new Veggie Tale movie " The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything". Sarah & Scott even came along to see it. We were a little nervous that Mia wouldn't sit through it, but she did quite well. When they were singing, she stood up and danced on Steve's lap. (Oh the Mrs. Fields cookies we snuck in also helped keep her quiet:) On Saturday we went to see the Doodlebops. We didn't tell Ethan where we were going, just that we had a surprise for him. When he walked into the theater and saw their sign he just stood their in amazement. He said that it was a good surprise. Mia also LOVED the show. I think she is going to be a dancer because she had some cool moves going on. Scott & Sarah even had their toes tapping and their hands clapping. They were troopers and went to all of the activities with us, sang along and even had good time. We just wish the Colts would have won their game Sunday! Oh well, maybe next year!

Photo Sharing - Video Sharing - Photo Printing - Photo Books





Photo Sharing - Video Sharing - Photo Printing - Photo Books





Photo Sharing - Video Sharing - Photo Printing - Photo Books


Photo Sharing - Video Sharing - Photo Printing - Photo Books