Saturday chores

Mounting that tv we bought last Christmas! Next up? Downstairs tv. I'm not sure if these presents I wrapped in our room will ever make it under the tree. Oh well. That's what Christmas Eve is for.

The most beautiful little girl!

Isn't she just darling! Often I find myself wanting to take her picture every day because I never want to forget a single moment of her sweetness. Life, of course, interferes. For today, I got my picture.

I can't describe what a moment with a child is like for those of us who are divorced, adopted kids, had to use services for our children that took away time at home together... Every day with my kids is a gift, every chance to play I've cherished. It has made all the difference in never feeling like I miss out on my kids lives and I thank God for that desire and time every day. He truly makes up for everything we and our lives lack, if we let him.

Freezing night

Fall brought us a delightful change- a week of chilly weather. Unfortunately our heater went out and the repair people can't come until Thursday. Meanwhile, it's freezing in here. All the kiddos bunked in our room with every blanket we have and a tiny little space heater. I have a feeling they will remember this camping in our room for the rest of their lives! Thankfully, the fireplace and oven downstairs help some. The fireplace in our room doesn't generate much heat. Here they are, dominating our floor.

Never to big

My kids are all very close and love playing together. It's fun to watch them get bigger and their play change. They will never be to big to sit close, now it's just sitting on each other. Kaiden collapsed on Kelsey at church. She is writing "SOS" on the little kids' drawing board!