Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Friday, March 9, 2012
It's the Little Things
Last week held a big moment for Javen. The boys LOVE lizards these days, and usually when we go outside I will catch one for them to hold. Last week, Javen caught his first lizard ALL BY HIMSELF with no help from Mommy. He was not even phased when it bit him (and if you saw him last week, i'm sure he has already told you all about every detail of the chase and capture). :)
He could not have been more pleased about his accomplishment and was quick to share his moment of glory with Malachi, giving his little brother a chance to hold it for a moment before letting it go.
Have I mentioned before that I love spending my moments and my days with these two little characters? I'm eternally grateful and in awe that the Lord chose me to be the mother of these sweet boys.
He could not have been more pleased about his accomplishment and was quick to share his moment of glory with Malachi, giving his little brother a chance to hold it for a moment before letting it go.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012
The Joys of Parenthood
Some days I can barely remember what it was like to shower without an audience.
Boys
Just a few of the rules of boyhood . . .
#1: Upsidedown is always more fun.
#2: If you can hang from it, do so.
#3: If you can climb on top of it, do so.
#4: After you climb up, jump off.
(yes, this is our under construction bedroom, it's not pretty. or neat.)
#5: Puddles are for jumping and splashing . . . and the dirtier the water, the better . . .
#6: When possible, wear rain boots - you never know when you will find a puddle and must always be prepared.
#1: Upsidedown is always more fun.
#2: If you can hang from it, do so.
#3: If you can climb on top of it, do so.
#4: After you climb up, jump off.
(yes, this is our under construction bedroom, it's not pretty. or neat.)
#5: Puddles are for jumping and splashing . . . and the dirtier the water, the better . . .
#6: When possible, wear rain boots - you never know when you will find a puddle and must always be prepared.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
December Happenings
December was a full and sweet month of enjoying our family and celebrating the gift of Jesus! Here's a little taste of what our December held . . .
Lots of house projects
How many Waechters does it take to put together a Christmas tree stand?
Malachi officially turned 2 - two 2-year-olds in the house!
Family birthday celebration - the 8-year-old staying with us had his birthday on the exact same day as Malachi, so it was a dual celebration.
Birthday Party for Jesus at Church
Into crafting - we were here at our table getting messy at least once a day
Christmas breakfast with KK and C-Daddy and the cousins
Our friend at church let all three kids play his guitar (this was a huge December highlight for Javen, who is obsessed with guitars lately)
Gingerbread House Making Party
Malachi's Adoption Finalization
We made gingerbread men and Javen made his anatomically correct - he didn't comment on it, so neither did I so I don't know if it was purposeful or coincidence . . .
Going to see Christmas lights with KK and C-Daddy (my parents) and the cousins
A visit to the Tampa chic-fil-a with a huge lights display and fake snow (bubbles) machine
Christmas Morning - Jesus' birthday cake for breakfast family tradition kick-off was a big hit
Some parents give gifts for Christmas - we just give boxes
Christmas afternoon at KK and C-Daddy's house
The fun with boxes continues . . .
Post-Christmas gathering with Scott's side of the family at the ranch - so much fun!
It was a full but fun month. Looking back, 2011 was a hard year but one in which we were stretched and grown a LOT, and I would not change a thing about it. We moved twice, had six foster children, spent 1/4 of the year in Uganda, brought our precious Malachi home, and bought a new house that is a big time fixer-upper (fixer-upper is probably too nice a word for it - disaster is more like it!). We look forward to the year ahead and pray that it will be another one in which we grow to love Jesus more. Happy New Year!
Lots of house projects
How many Waechters does it take to put together a Christmas tree stand?
Malachi officially turned 2 - two 2-year-olds in the house!
Birthday Party for Jesus at Church
Into crafting - we were here at our table getting messy at least once a day
Christmas breakfast with KK and C-Daddy and the cousins
Our friend at church let all three kids play his guitar (this was a huge December highlight for Javen, who is obsessed with guitars lately)
Gingerbread House Making Party
Malachi's Adoption Finalization
We made gingerbread men and Javen made his anatomically correct - he didn't comment on it, so neither did I so I don't know if it was purposeful or coincidence . . .
Going to see Christmas lights with KK and C-Daddy (my parents) and the cousins
A visit to the Tampa chic-fil-a with a huge lights display and fake snow (bubbles) machine
Christmas Morning - Jesus' birthday cake for breakfast family tradition kick-off was a big hit
Some parents give gifts for Christmas - we just give boxes
Christmas afternoon at KK and C-Daddy's house
The fun with boxes continues . . .
Post-Christmas gathering with Scott's side of the family at the ranch - so much fun!
It was a full but fun month. Looking back, 2011 was a hard year but one in which we were stretched and grown a LOT, and I would not change a thing about it. We moved twice, had six foster children, spent 1/4 of the year in Uganda, brought our precious Malachi home, and bought a new house that is a big time fixer-upper (fixer-upper is probably too nice a word for it - disaster is more like it!). We look forward to the year ahead and pray that it will be another one in which we grow to love Jesus more. Happy New Year!
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