Rainy day fun

Prayer Journals

The other night Brianna came up to me and asked if we could talk about something serious (I always get a little nervous when she starts a conversation this way!). But of course I told her she can talk to me about anything.

She looked so worried as she confessed to me that she believes in Jesus and knows he died on the cross, but she just doesn't "feel" him anymore. I assured her it was OK to feel this way sometimes and explained how it took me a long time to really "feel" God's presence too. I told her praying is the best way to start and keep a good relationship with God.

So, the next day we went to the bookstore so she could pick out her very own prayer journal. She was very excited! She has been writing in it everyday. I hope and pray as she looks back on the prayers she writes that she can see how God is really listening and answering her prayers.

Spring is finally here!

Spring is taking it's sweet old time this year. It's May 14 and we have had very few Springy days. So, when we had a couple of days in the high 70's we made sure to enjoy them.



The girls ran around the yard picking dandelions







Olivia spent lots of time in her new swing



And Brianna had a huge water fight with her friends!




It's back to rainy, cold weather this weekend, but we loved our little taste of summer!

Foster Care

We finally finished our Foster Care training classes last Saturday. Our home visits are complete and now I just have to get my finger prints done at the local police station and we should officially be licensed!

I can't wait to get the call for our first placement. It's both exciting and nerve-wrecking to not know when the call will come, or even what age the child will be (we agreed to take under 2 years old). Or if the call will be for 1 child or will they try to talk us into a sibling set of 2. Torrey and I keep having conversations over and over about what we can and cannot say yes to. The unknown is a little scary, but I have no doubt in my mind that foster care is something we should be doing right now. There are SO many little ones in our county that need a safe, loving home, and we can provide one.

My baby turned 2!

Olivia turned 2 years old last week. It's bittersweet. She is my youngest so it makes me sad to think of her as a big girl and not my sweet tiny baby anymore, but it is fun to see her personality emerge. She is such a funny, sassy, sweet little ball of energy!

Olivia at 2 years old:

~You weigh 22 pounds
~You know your colors
~You talk in full sentences
~You count can almost count to 10 (1,2,3,6,7,9,10)
~Your big sissy is your best friend
~You are still addicted to your binky!
~You love dressing up and you already have a shoe addiction!


Favorite toy: Baby doll and stroller
Favorite activities: Playing outside and reading stories
Favorite TV show: Elmo and Barney
Favorite Movie: Harry and the Hendersons, Barney, Hansel and Gretel



Only 2 years ago..........







And Now.........








We love you Livvy girl!

Glasses and Gymnastics

Brianna has been hoping and praying for glasses for about a year now. This week ger wish finally came true!

Doesn't she look cute?!

She was literally smiling from ear to ear when the Doc. said she needed glasses! It turns out she astigmatism, but she only needs to wear her glasses while reading and doing homework for now.



Gymnastics:





On Saturday we decided to check out the open gym at the Gymnastics place Brianna use to go to.

The girls LOVED it! Olivia ran around like a crazy girl, and Brie decided she wants to sign up for a gymnastics class again. I'm going to sign Livvy up too when she gets a little older.

I've been horrible about updating my blog. We have been busy the past couple of weeks...

Playing in the snow

Having Playdates

Making cupcakes

Making messes


And trying to house train the new puppy (without much luck!)