Friday, November 30, 2007

Were so happy-so happy TOGETHER!!!

It has been awhile since I last updated our blog, but we are doing well and life is so good. We are just absolutly all in LOVE with Hadassah Zafua. We have enjoy every day with her. We see Gods awesome love and ways as we look at her. We are in awe at the miracle of all 4 of our dear children. Life is a MIRACLE. We are fearfully and wonderfully made. It is so amazing to look at her and think where she has been in her little short life and know know she is home with her family by Gods grace for us all. We are thankful beyond words. How great is our GOD!!!

Its a WONDEFUL life!






We are enjoying all 4 of our children! We had a fun harvest party and all dressed up. Cecilia and Hadassah were princesses, mommy queen, Dominic king, papa and Remi were pirates. Here are a few other photos of our doll. Cecilia and Dassie have an amazing bond!

Thursday, November 29, 2007

JOY



















We are all doing great! Our little miracle Hadassah Zafua has been home almost 5 months now!!! She has brought us unmeasureable JOY! We are all so in love with her. She has the most amazing way with people. When you hold her her reaches our and gently touches your face and smiles at you. She is now crawling and pulling to stand at nine months! She is so precious and sweet. She knows her mommy and papa is very attached. She is still nursing and finds comfort in being close. Hadassah is in love with her brothers and sister and thinks they are very entertaining and laughs at them. She loves to play peek-a-boo and responds with belly giggles. She has really thrived and is gaining weight. She is now almost 20 pounds! She is so affectionate and loves to give kisses and snugle. She is a delight! We are so thankful for her and look at her with admiration, love, and hope. We know God has great plans for her life. Because of her beaming way other families have approached us and asked about adopting from Ethiopia.

Dominic is almost 5 and is doing great. He is very smart and loves learning. He loves to be with his family and is very protective of his brother and sisters. He is so affectionate with Hadassah and he and Cecilia have an occacional disagreement about whose turn it is to hold her, for how long, and who she like best!

Cecilia is 4 and is doing well. She is growing up into a wonderful little girl. She is an amazing help to me with everything. She is in love with Hadassah and never seems to tire of her. She is always wanting to hold her, change her, feed her, and bathe her. Cecilia and I love to do art projects while the boys play wild with swords and Hadassah sleeps. Cecilia is so fun!

Remi is a cuttie pie. He just is so charming and it covers up for so much mischief. He has a sparkel in his eyes and an adventure to discover all the time. He makes us all laugh and enjoy simple things. He brings life to our family. He is very possesive of Hadassah and gentle with her! He has done so well with having a new baby in the family. He does not like people to ask if they can take her home. That will set him off!

We are so thankful and humbled by the precious gift of our children. We know raising children is a great responsibility and we rely on God for his wisdom, grace, and prespetive.

LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!