Josiah is away at camp this week.

Our 2nd oldest son Josiah has been at church camp all this week. Please pray for his safety and safe arrival back home tomorrow. They will not let you talk to them while they are there and that never makes me feel at ease. I know they got there safely and as of yesterday all are fine.
Our church had 17 to go with them this year. 1st-5th grade. (Josiah is the only blonde boy in the light yellow shirt standing under the B)

I know he will have a great time. When ever they have free time he will get to fish, swim, canoe. ect.

More pics from the 4th

Family Picture time....the kids with dad...

and now with mom.

A little ring around the rosie anyone?

The girls thought this was so great that their brothers were playing too!

They all fall down.

Hey guys while you all are down there let me get your picture!

"I can't believe my eyes!!!!! "

"Oh my gosh daddy , did you see that giant explosion in the sky?"

We watched fireworks at our church this year and this was Lilee's first time seeing them. This is how Lilee looked every time she say one. She would cover her eyes and ears and did not know which one to do first. The first one that went off I guess she thought that it was falling on her because she hit the ground and threw her arms up like they were falling on her.She was not to fond of the fireworks. Especially after we had one come into the croud right next to us. After that she would say "RUN" or "Scarwey" everytime one went off. Poor child was so exhausted after them she told me " bed" she had had enough.

Happy 4th of July Everyone!!!!

We started our day out by taking the kids to a parade.

Joel is saying the pledge of allegience.

Front row seats.....

This is Lilee's 1st 4th of July . Waiting for the parade to start with Daddy...

and Mommy... ( this picture was taken by Joel)

This was Lilee's first parade. She is watching it start....


And this is what she thought about it! This was her reaction to the Harley's that were in the parade. Poor girls were sweating terribly. It was 94 and we were on the black top.

Karlton took the kids to the pool while Lilee and I stayed home to rest for our Church's big 4th cook out and firework show tonight.

CELL PHONE FUNDRAISER UPDATE!

I just wanted to give you all a quick update about our Cell Phone Fundraiser that we had been doing for the last few months to help with our adoption debt that we have left. It ended June 5th but we keep getting donations in. Everytime I have sat down to give an update I keep having people telling us that they have more ink cartridges and cell phones for us. Which I am not complaining!( hee hee)

To date we have raised around $250. Praise The Lord!!!

We want to THANK EVERYONE who donated their Ink Cartridges and old Cell Phones! Thank you to everyone who showed their love and support ! I will give a final figure once I have sent in the last box.

It amazing to think that trash can bring this much money, and help the environment by recycling!

FFF is back!

Little Miss Diva

My little Ballerina

Lilee walks on her tippy toes alot.....

Esp. at the pool, she does not like the feel of the concrete.

Please PRAY for Eliana!!!!!!

UPDATE ON ELAINA!!! God has heard the massive prayers of everyone that came together to prayer for her healing! She is with her mommy and daddy now and is out of the hospital doing better.Thank You Jesus!!! Please keep praying for strength and for her not to get any infections in her lungs from her sickness. Her mommy will be staying with her fostering in Antigua until Elaina's adoption is final. Pray for their safety and that Elaina's adoption will finish quickly!
Elaina is very sick in a hospital in Guatemala. She almost died the other night. Her mommy and daddy are on their way now to see her . Please Pray for God's healing of this little angel! We all need to come together and pray in one accord for her healing. Also please pray for her adoption to finish quickly so she can go home to her family. She has been under weight and I am sure that this sickness has not helped her in any way.

Pray that God will heal her little body from all sicknesses and any problems that she may have. Please pray for Lindsey and Chris too ( her mommy and daddy) for all their traveling and while they are in Guatemala.

Happy Fathers Day!

To My Dad...

And to the my darling husband! The Best Daddy Ever!

WE LOVE YOU!!!!

Please see the Thank You Post....

on my ministry blog!!
http://loveforthechildren.blogspot.com/

What we will be doing most of our summer?

The 1 thing that all 5 kids love doing! Swim!!

Summer Time Is Here!

These pictures are from Memorial Day Weekend. We went to Karlton's Mom's to eat , swim and let the kids play with their cousins. ( These pictures were taken by my sister- in- law, thanks for the pictures Elissa! I forgot my camera.)



Jordan, Kaylee, and Josiah jumping in.......
















The kids trying to make a whirl pool in the Jaccuzi...... Joel having a good time!Sara Ava getting all ready to get in....





















Lilee is all ready but not sure.....
Lilee looks like a little body builder!


Jordan chillin', to cold for him.....

Sara Ava not letting the cold get to her.

Karlton laying in the sun until.....

Jordan decided to push him in....( at mommy's request, Hee Hee)

"No, its not cold mom.... My chin and teeth are not quivering!"