Six weeks seemed so long from the time that it was assigned, but I have a feeling it will be here before we know it. There is always the likelihood of not passing the first, second or even third time due to some document missing or a new guideline the Ethiopian government may instate without warning, so we will see if Dec. 12th is the magic date or not.
If we pass then we will most likely be traveling middle/end of Jan...wow, I have so much to do before then...things like getting bedrooms ready, organizing drawers, carseats and beds, clothes, lots of paperwork, Dr.'s appointments, vaccinations,and, oh yeah, taking care and homeschooling 7 kids while I'm at it. Losing 40 pounds of baby-weight would be great too.
It can feel a bit overwhelming at times, but somehow we get through each day and what doesn't get done today will get done tomorrow or maybe the next....and if it doesn't I suppose we will still survive.In other news...the weather around here has been ABSOLUTELY gorgeous!
This is always the time of year we start to feel just a tiny bit smug living here...ah, you poor pitiful, pasty white, freezing people buried under mountains of snow...sigh....you do have my sympathies...
Lest we become too big-headed though, we have summer which, unfortunately, lasts just a little bit too long.
I'll leave you with some pictures of my beautiful babies enjoying their warm, wonderful, gorgeous, balmy environment ...oh, am I sounding smug again?...so sorry...totally unintentional....
My daughter proudly decorated this chair...see a future in interior/exterior design anyone?... on the other hand, maybe not...
We went to the zoo on Sun. to celebrate 'Uncle' David's birthday.
He has been a part of our family for 9 years now and we have been blessed by every one of them!
I know she's my seventh, but it still never ceases to amaze me at how fast they grow!
So, if not interior design, acting, maybe?
She totally needs some kissing!
That's Mikayla's oldest brother hiding behind her there...once a boy reaches his 9th birthday pictures are so not cool anymore...unless your wanting to show off how wide you can open your mouth, how well you can cross your eyes, how far your finger will fit up your nose...things along that line. He's 13.
Aha! Finally caught one! I'll take it, despite the fact that he's not exactly looking at the camera.
This one is only 5 years old so pictures are still lots of fun- and I am taking full advantage of it!
3 comments:
Your kids are all so beautiful. The six weeks will go so fast. Trust me! We're a week away and it has sped by.
Your kids are so beautiful! Smooch those baby cheeks once for me. Too fun. How do you do it all? I am still waiting for that post. Cooking, cleaning, organizing for 12 is it? I love your heart!!
Praying for your court date!! much love-sj
The next few weeks will speed by! How fun to live somewhere warm--your pictures make me want to move. We are in Montana! Crystal
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