October Update

Yes, can you believe that October is almost over and winter is around the corner. I didn't want to believe it until Sunday when we had a white out for 5 minutes, yes....5 minutes and now it will be in the 70's this week. Only in Minnesota.

We had been busy with school, canning, canning, and more canning. The only thing we have left are the pumpkins and squash to freeze or can which I haven't decided yet. I also have, thanks to my loving husband, tomatoes left to can. I never would have thought I would have tomatoes yet but after having to my tomatoes the last three years due to blossom rot we weren't going to let any go to waste. I have 112 quarts of tomatoes done so far and I think there may be 20 more to do unless we eat them before I get them canned. The kids have been such a great help with them. They basically took over the garden with some help from Daddy. They also have helped a lot with the canning.

Anthony is at the request of many farmers in the area. Which he loves. Nothing would make him happier than to be in the field all day.

Michael and Maria have been busy trying to keep up with Christina. She has decided it's more enjoyable to be at a higher elevation including the bay window sill, the table, the island, chairs etc... She has also hit the terrible twos if that includes tantrums that last a minute until you distract her. She is the only child we have had that can go from being happy, to tantrum to happy again so quick. She has decided that is she give her Daddy a big smile and bats her eye lashes he will give her anything or let her get away with anything.

Here is a picture of Joe reading to the girls at night. Because it's darker sooner he had the time to do it again. The girls love the one on one time....I guess two on one time with him.

Christina has joined the chore helpers with house cleaning. She is so proud of her work.

Since it has been over a year since we brought out little Princessa home from Guatemala. I decided it was time to add a new look to the blog so keep checking for changed to the blog and sidebars.

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