MARIA IS 9 YEARS OLD

Maria turned 9 Years old on the 8th. She has grown up so much in the last year. She is my big helper and second Mom to Christina. She can't wait until Christina moves into her room. She always has a smile on her face unless she is sparring with her brothers.

Maria wanted a rainbow cake. Anthony made a home made one for her. The inside was rainbow colored when you cut it.

Maria talking on the phone with Auntie Carolee as she opened her present from Cary, Carolee and Logan on her Birthday. "Thank you Carolee, I love to make things!!"

We went to Mom and Dad's on Goose opener to pick up Anthony because he was hunting with Uncle Darren. Since Joe was working and Darren and Anthony were still hunting we went out to supper at the Country House with Aunt Mavis, Mom, and Dad to celebrate the girls' birthdays. The country house made two heart cakes for the girls. Then we went back to Mom and Dad's and had ice cream cone cakes that Mom made. Way to much sugar in one day for anyone but we sure were happy.

Our Homeschool group went to the Holmberg Orchard and had a tour. The kids had a great time. Here is a picture of the kids not happy Mom is taking another picture.

Christina with one of her friends, Eva, who is one month older than her.

Did you like the tour and the apple??

Thank You

Two years ago on September 6th we received the phone call that would change our lives. Our Social worker called to tell us we had a daughter in Guatemala named Maria Fernanda. She was almost three weeks old. At Birth she weighed 5 lbs 14 oz and was 18 inches long. The social worker sent pictures via e-mail. The kids and I couldn't hold back our excitement as we waited for them to download. She was beautiful. We fell in love the moment we saw her. God had chosen her for us and we couldn't wait to hold her, kiss her and be with us forever. There were many ups and downs during the wait but she is such a joy and a blessing . "Thank you God for our little Guatemalan Angel. We are still in Awe of the gift you have given us."

Referral Picture~ Maria Fernanda-Our Guatemalan Angel- 9/06/2006-Three Days Old

TWO YEARS OLD

Our baby girl is now a Toddler. I can't believe she is two and we have had her home for little over a year. Where does the time go?

Christina had a very quiet Second Birthday. It was just the kids and myself. Joe was at work. She opened two presents and we sang Happy Birthday. We did take her to the Dr. and she weighed 29.3 lbs, 33.5 inches tall which puts her at 85% for weight and 35% for height. Yes, she is our chunky monkey.

Christina's First Computer from Uncle Cary, Auntie Carolee, and Cousin Logan.

"Wow, Mom...I don't need to use your computer anymore and it even has a mouse:)"

Anthony, Michael and Maria gave Christina her first cell phone. Phew...hopefully it will stop her form using hours. She has been only one number away from 911 toooooo many times.

On Sunday we celebrated her Birthday with Joe and the kids made her cake. They did a great job. Christina wasn't shy about eating her cake this year...it was gone in minutes.

Bear Cake

Thinking..."I really get to eat all of this myself??"Our little cowgirl. Clayton and Francesca she is ready to go riding!!!

We were looking back at her pictures and she has changed so much. Here she was a couple days old.

One Year Old:

Two Year Old Princess:)