tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45827175915249995582024-03-13T18:32:05.066-07:00An Extra LeafPure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world. James 1:27Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger259125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582717591524999558.post-40760535165006652842013-06-18T22:51:00.001-07:002013-06-18T22:51:06.361-07:00Bring on Summer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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School is now over for Max and Ivanna. Ahhhhhh SUMMER (YAY!!) This means late nights playing outside, lunches at home, walks to the park, and most importantly: sleeping IN!!</div>
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We have been busy, busy, busy. Many appointments and various other activities have been happening as of late. I will fill you in as we go.</div>
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Justus is just having a snack and listening to piano practice. </div>
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Justus has had a few appointments with ENT, Ophthalmology, and some hearing testing. His hearing is a bit impaired due to tubes being out and some fluid in the ear. He also has large tonsils and possibly needs them removed along with adenoids. We will wait for a few months - and then possibly do all at once. He was given a stronger prescription for glasses to help with far-sightedness. He is doing very well - and is keeping me on my toes!</div>
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A little hard work in the yard, and a man can lose his trousers ...</div>
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We have discovered that Max needs hearing aids. His hearing is in the tank. So ... we are hopeful that with the hearing aids, he will be able to pick up on more sound, and thus imitate that sound - and better the potential to be more verbal. We are hopeful!!</div>
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These pictures above are of Ivanna signing 'more'. A huge accomplishment!!</div>
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Swinging is one of Justus' most favorite thing to do!</div>
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that's a favorite too</div>
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... and mess making...</div>
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that's also a favorite</div>
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(don't be fooled by this picture that makes it look as if he is 'washing' the bowl - this kid is ALL ABOUT mess making)</div>
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Ivanna and her pretty little self ...</div>
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(I had just recently cut her hair - pretty cute stuff she is)</div>
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Justus is excelling physically. He is getting better at the trampoline and climbing on the play structure in our back yard. Very grateful for his little body getting stronger and doing so well.</div>
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Justus turned FOUR in May</div>
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Isaac doing Isaac poses ...</div>
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Gabe being bashful</div>
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Ethan so happy to be on a museum adventure</div>
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Chloe being cute in the back yard. With rain boots. And shorts. Together.</div>
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Ivanna. So pretty. See the difference in two years?</div>
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Ivanna has surgery on Monday to replace ear tubes, remove her tonsils and check to make sure her adenoids have not grown back. She will stay in the hospital over night, to monitor her for any complications. The reason for removing her tonsils is due to severe sleep apnea that a sleep study revealed. </div>
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Max with two of his aunties. We were able to go to the Museum of History and Industry in Seattle recently with family. It was pretty fun and I recommend you try it out if in Seattle.</div>
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Ellie girl looking so pretty!</div>
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This sequence of pictures is showing how I am trying to get Ivanna used to holding her own food. Currently she will eat, but if it doesn't involve a spoon - we need to hold the food for her and she will bite and chew. I would LOVE if she could and would feed herself completely! I have a feeling we need to overcome some sensory issues to do so.</div>
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Quick post. Ivanna has a sleep study scheduled tomorrow. I ask for prayer that all is ok. She saw an ENT last week, who - because of the size of her tonsils, and her snoring - grew concerned. He wanted a sleep study done ASAP to determine wether she has sleep apnea. The clinic called and scheduled it right away - and I had one choice - this Tuesday (tomorrow) or wait until August. The nurse stated I really only had one choice per the doctor's request. ;) So ... Tuesday it was. </div>
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I hope your Spring is a wee bit more warm than ours is here in Seattle. It's chilly out! Today on the way to church, I even noticed snow on the ground!! Say what!?! Tulips are supposed to be in bloom, not covered in white stuff!</div>
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Well, here are some faces to warm your hearts. Max turned eight in February, and I think I may have forgotten to post some pictures. So here are a few. The first one is from his classroom. Can you tell from his smile that he absolutely loves school? </div>
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I love this little peanut. He is such a joyful child, unless he doesn't feel good - then at most, he cries and whimpers. He has the most beautiful giggle, and it seems to be contagious. His eyes twinkle and have beautiful brushfield spots that allow the light to dance in them. He is an amazing little boy, and as I have stated before - I often (especially on his birthday) pray for his biological mother, as I can not imagine the heart ache of having to leave him in the orphanage when he was a year and a half old. I can only imagine that she was trying to best care for him, and love him - despite any emotions she struggled with. I owe her, for choosing life for Max. </div>
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Happy birthday to my tiny little 8 year old, who still wears a 4T and despite your small stature - made such a big impact in this family. </div>
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Justus is a nut for books, and sitting as if he is reading them.</div>
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So as mentioned in a previous post, I eluded to the fact that Ivanna had some medical stuff we were exploring. Being so close to the Children's hospital has allowed me more time to delve into options/care/resources that I otherwise, wouldn't have if I were still in Port Orchard and so far away. We now have Ivanna on the Autism Clinic's waiting list - which by the way, is EIGHT MONTHS long. *sigh* I'm looking forward to a consultation, as it might help us obtain more resources, since the world of Autism has much more funding, as well as tools that are available. </div>
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Meanwhile, we have had Ivanna seen by the neurodevelopmental team at the hospital. This has been very helpful, and has set to motion many other appointments that range from sleep studies, feeding therapies, ENT, eye appointments, etc. The approach is one that encompasses the whole body - and locating ANY problems, that might be affecting her ability to socialize, or learn - and then either correcting the problem, or learning to cope in a way that helps her overcome. Anyhow, it has been very helpful. </div>
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One lab result that has come back has shown that both her and Justus have a thyroid level that is slightly off. So, we will recheck that in a few months, and then go from there. Thyroid issues are not uncommon for children with Ds.</div>
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Ivanna is really doing quite well, and she continually shows me how I underestimate her abilities. For instance, I NEVER thought she would EVER sign. It always seemed to me that she never slowed down enough to realize you wanted her to mimic a sign, let alone actually sign. Well. She proved me wrong ... again.</div>
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Ivanna can sign 'more' and 'please'. And I am TOTALLY astounded by this. Ivanna has a terrific teacher and aid at school. They completely blow my socks off with the work they do and the results they get - and this is no less. I will post a video soon of her signing. I am just so proud of that girl. She is simply amazing.</div>
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In other news: I'm totally craving my sister's potato salad. Warm.</div>
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It seems to happen and chug along at such a pace at times that it is hard to keep up, </div>
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I can not believe that it is almost March! Seems like it was just yesterday that I was Christmas shopping and decorating for the holidays.</div>
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I feel extremely blessed to have so much to do that keeps me busy and active. I can't imagine my life any other way. Well ... I can, but I would eventually become <i>extremely</i> bored.</div>
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This is what Justus thinks of being bored. </div>
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We love <i>Dr. Seuss </i>books around here. </div>
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And <i><b><span style="font-size: large;">GIGANTIC</span></b></i> pink bowls. </div>
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And sitting in <b><i><span style="font-size: large;">GIGANTIC</span></i></b> pink bowls while reading <i>Dr. Seuss</i> is the best!</div>
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Ya. I did it. Self portrait in the mirror with my Maximus.</div>
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Justus recently had his annual cardiology check. This included an EKG & Echo cardiogram. </div>
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This time - the iPad saved the day! </div>
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Valves are tricky in the sense that you can't fix them by operation. You either can stretch them out with a cath procedure, or replace the whole valve during an open heart surgery. As Justus grows, our first line of defense will be prayer. That his existing valve would grow along with him, allowing the best oxygen flow to his lungs. If the valve doesn't grow with him or possible constricts more - then there will be a cath procedure done. As Justus gets older, and bigger - another OHS (open heart surgery) may be needed to give him a brand new valve. </div>
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This picture above shows how gentle my little Max is. He really is so sweet and gentle, as well as easy going. He is enchanted by Asher and often just stares at him. I wonder what floats through his little mind. I am grateful beyond words that Max has the opportunity to experience being a big brother. </div>
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A while ago I posted that Max had a balding spot on his head. I had mentioned Alopecia. However, it was not that but a dermatitis that is being managed and seems to be healing nicely. That is an answer to prayer for me. </div>
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Ivanna is doing well. I will update more about her in a different post - as we have begun a different journey with her and her medical/social needs.</div>
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<i>*just a reminder*</i></div>
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This blog was designed specifically for our adoption and post adoption updates as well as anything related to Down syndrome. We do have another blog that is designed to update the happenings of our whole family. You can click <a href="http://www.thebrowningbeat.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">here</a> for that blog.</div>
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January has kept it's promise of a slower pace here in the Browning home. It has also offered the much anticipated new beginnings. A new calendar often seems to re-energize me into the mode of creating new schedules, new goals, new adventures, and having my sights set on new victories.</div>
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This is a big focus for our family right now, and as I stated above, we have started that process. It is a long one. She is on the waiting list for the Autism clinic, which is currently eight months long! She also has an appointment much sooner in the Neurodevelopmental department - to help us meanwhile our waiting period. </div>
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TMI warning!: she currently only "wets" in her diaper and uses the toilet for the "other" :)</div>
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I have two major desires for Justus this year; one being to expand his vocabulary - both verbal and via sign language. He is a learning sponge! His vocabulary is picking up and is currently at about 30 words. He is also becoming more proficient at signing (I am sure he would do much better, if I were more diligent in learning the signs myself) I have an app on my phone that has a good library of words acted out - so if I am looking for a particular word - I can access that. </div>
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I also am desirous to have Justus completely potty trained by the end of 2013! That .... would be awesome! I am waiting for the summer to do that.</div>
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Max is doing exceptionally well in school! He spoke his first word a couple of weeks ago - "more" and is currently saying: "ouch" as well. This is a HUGE milestone!! One we PRAISE the LORD for completely!!! Max is also completely potty trained, with hardly any accidents. He is also off all maintenance meds for asthma, with only having occasional croup episodes. </div>
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My husband and I just recently discovered that Max has a bald spot on the back of his head. Max has a ton of beautiful brown hair - so it is very distinguishable. It is definitely a bald spot. This can be common with children who have Ds. It's called Alopecia. </div>
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Signing 'All Done'</div>
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Fun little activity. Clean up is a breeze. And ... it afforded me the all important coffee break. </div>
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(All 5 minutes were heavenly ...)</div>
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... story of our lives here in the Browning home.</div>
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So. A bunch of things have happened over the last month. You can do a quick catch up over at our family blog <a href="http://www.thebrowningbeat.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">here</a></div>
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Now that you are all caught up - I will leave you with some cute pictures.</div>
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Here are some pictures from our old house and Justus' first day of school there ...</div>
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Today we have determined that Justus will not be enrolling in the school system here. I have been so torn over this decision. We were trying to get him into the EEU at the UW, but unfortunately there are no spots available. We then were left with the decision of putting him into a developmental preschool, or not. I struggled slightly with this decision, just wanting to do what was right for my little buddy. However, at the end of the day (and through prayer) we ultimately felt that he is STILL only three, and I do miss him terribly when he is gone and (I can admit it) worry. So, for now, our little Buggy Boy will stay home, helping mama with the laundry, making messes and shouting orders from his highchair. </div>
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We are hoping that our lives can find some calm routine soon. I have to admit, that all this packing, moving and unpacking as well as getting our other house ready for the rental market is ... stressful. I look forward to the slowness that winter promises. </div>
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Max is doing well over all, but seems to be having some issues with wetting himself lately. (NOT LIKE HIM AT ALL) I can only assume it is the move? However, that seems strange given that he adjusts so well to change generally speaking. </div>
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Currently I am looking into getting Ivanna evaluated by a local autism clinic. It is right around the corner and ran through Seattle Children's Hospital. UW also has an autism department. I'll check them both out. We are convinced she has a dual diagnosis going on, and we want to help her gain some focus and self control. </div>
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Coffee. It's like nectar from Heaven for this mommy!</div>
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Love quilts is an organization made up of a group of ladies that work on these gorgeous quilts. These ladies are from all over the world. Their desire is to bless little ones that have life threatening illnesses or issues. Justus has a heart condition that falls into this category.</div>
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I can't thank you enough ladies! Your gift is one that will be treasured for years - and I'm sure this lovely quilt will not look so "new" and pristine, as it will grow worn from being snuggled by one very special little boy. That first night I tucked Justus into bed and wrapped that quilt around his body, I teared up .... with a quiet gratitude, for people who will never meet the children they stitch these quilts. I thought about their desire to simply bring a smile, or be a blessing. I was touched, and continue to be.</div>
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I also ask that you might keep Justus in prayer as we seek the advice of a pediatric specialist next week. Justus continues to have a swollen cheek. He has already been seen by his pediatrician, and a general ENT - who are guessing at what it might be, but are unsure as of yet. I am specifically praying we get a right answer next week, and of course that it is simply nothing of concern ...</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582717591524999558.post-67352091908219178522012-06-13T10:43:00.004-07:002012-06-13T10:43:37.532-07:00Miss Ivanna Pants & Stuff<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Well, first, let me apologize for the lack of posts. It must be so boring following this blog. I have a hard time etching out time to post - as it takes a bit of time to log in, post pictures blah blah blah ...</div>
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I will mention that Ivanna is something of a Houdini when it comes to getting out of anything. She soon realized how to undo this wrap, and so we have started to do other things to help train her leg muscles. We have use the 'hip helper' pants, which are great, except Ivanna has learned if she just hikes them up, she can once again be unrestrained. Hip hugger pants are actually shorts with the legs sewn together. Thus creating the same effect as the wrap. </div>
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We are still playing around with different techniques. I am learning a lot from our wonderful physical therapist, of whom has really become a friend. She sees all three children in our home - and we love her. If your local and would like her name, just email me. Makes life a bit easier in managing appointments when three of those appointments can take place in the comfort of your own home.</div>
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Ivanna is going in for surgery on June 20th to have several teeth extracted. It requires surgery with anesthesia and will be done in the local hospital. The reason for the surgery is due to her adult teeth coming in behind her baby teeth - and the baby teeth refuse to loosen up. *sigh* Is this common with Ds?? So ... they must come out so her adult teeth can find their way to the appropriate place. I covet your prayers for her, as I always get a bit nervous at having to use an anesthetic. </div>
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<i>*and yes, I realize Ivanna is wearing green dinosaur jammies. Sometimes you just grab whatever is closer - even if it is brothers pj's. (we're so stylish like that) Lol. *</i></div>
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Ok. Gotta run. I hear a crazy toddler making a racket somewhere in this house. . . </div>
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The last couple of weeks we have been busy, busy, busy with dental appointments, and physicals with a few specialist appointments thrown in for good measure. Take into account that our crew is made up of nine children, one of which is a very sweet (but demanding) newborn - and you get a crazy couple of weeks.</div>
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Max had his physical on Monday. Almost a year since his last physical. He has gained ten pounds and has grown four inches since last year. </div>
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He now weighs 37lbs, and is 3'4" tall. He is still a little peanut coming in at around 5% on the Down syndrome growth chart. He is wearing size 4T - 5T, and can still sport some 3T pants. Shorts are better fitting at 3T. With being so little, I sometimes forget he is seven. This works to Max's advantage, as his teachers also forget - making Max a very catered to little guy. He is insanely popular at his school, as I kept being told by his para educator. I got to see it first hand one day, as I went to pick him up early from school. As Max and I waited in hallway for his backpack to be brought, I witnessed as Max was continually high fived and said hello to by student after student as they all made their way into the lunch room. The kid is making an impact in more ways than one.</div>
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The other night I watched as Max wrestled with the rest of the kids and Daddy - only this time, he initiated it! He took his tiny head and ran towards the girls (easy target) and buried it into their chests, all the while giggling. Well, that was all it took - and my whole living room broke out in roars and laughter with high pitched squealing here and there as I had a mound of kids tackling one another.</div>
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But more often than not, I sit back as I witness God's goodness - in the form of growing little boys, squealing girls, and a clingy, cuddly newborn.</div>
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Three years ago, today, our lives became more enriched, more blessed as we welcomed our sweet Justus. We had no idea he had an 'extra something special'. We had no idea that you also had a heart condition known as Tetrology of Fallot. We had no idea that we were beginning a most amazing journey.</div>
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I am so glad that God knows exactly what we need, even though we may think otherwise. Truth be told, we needed you Justus. We needed the challenges to pray fervently, as we never had before, when we were presented with almost losing you after your open heart surgery. </div>
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We needed the sheer joy that we experience every time you reach a new milestone. We needed to know a deeper benevolent spirit as a family. We needed to know the absolute stance of protecting EVERY life - even when the world may think it absurd. We needed you sweetheart, and God knew it. I'm so glad He knows better than us.</div>
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Justus, you have opened SO many people's hearts and minds to the world of special needs. You have broken down false perceptions by the simple smile you offer strangers. I have watched as countenances have changed so quickly as you reach out to those around you. You have taught me some very sweet and special lessons as well.</div>
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I don't take life so flippantly anymore. You have taught me how very special life is. A precious gift, not to be taken for granted. I thought I had truly upheld the sanctity of life prior to your arrival, but ... I learned a whole new facet to that very basic conviction.</div>
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In honor of Justus' birthday - we are posting this link: <a href="http://reecesrainbow.org/19021/nico-14g" target="_blank">http://reecesrainbow.org/19021/nico-14g</a></div>
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My sweet Ivanna looks quite at ease on the piano bench.</div>
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Tickling the ivories seems to be in this girl's wheelhouse.</div>
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Sometime around the beginning of the year, I started to really notice that Max and Ivanna were sort of doing the same ole' same ole' every day. I started to feel as if Max and Ivanna were reaching sort of a developmental plateau. I knew that there was way more potential, and I started to realize that I was not tapping into the fullest potential of both kids.</div>
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I had always had the absolute goal of homeschooling Max and Ivanna as well. Of tailoring educational goals around their particular needs. </div>
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When Max and Ivanna first came home from Ukraine, the goal was to have them get healthy. For weight gain, therapies scheduled, surgeries done, medications prescribed ... etc. Praise God, all of those things are being managed and their health is in good form. </div>
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After much prayer, my husband and I decided that we would meet with the school district and find out more information and how putting Max and Ivanna in school would be a benefit to them. I wasn't looking for an "out" but rather looking for help in giving Max and Ivanna the tools necessary for more independence and further learning.</div>
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The school district's response was amazing. It was just what I needed. The reassurance that my children would be well cared for and have everyone working together for what would be best for them.</div>
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The result is that Max and Ivanna have been attending school since about February, both ride the bus (which picks them up and drops them off in my driveway) and both have had wonderful IEP meetings with fantastic educational and therapy goals set. Max and Ivanna have really blossomed in some ways since. Ivanna started initiated kissing me all on her own. She walks up and down the stairs holding the rails, she even is getting better at maneuvering the playground at school. She seems to be less agitated in many ways. Max just LOVES riding the bus and going to school. His teacher and aide remind me that he is very popular at school.</div>
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So, for now ... we are quite pleased with the decision. If things change, we can always deal with issues as they arise. </div>
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Ivanna's first ride on the school bus. </div>
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Max's first bus ride!</div>
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Max learning to color by using the 'hand over hand' technique</div>
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Max learning to cut also using hand over hand</div>
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At a place here in Port Orchard called Imagination Station. A great place for sensory stimulation.</div>
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Are my littles growing up or what? I can't believe how each one is getting so big. By now, Ivanna easily weighs more than Max - and seems to have more muscle tone. Ironic, given her being crib bound in the orphanage. Max is still struggling with reflux. It drives me crazy, and I really don't know what to do to be a better help to him. Justus turns three in a few weeks, and the thought makes me teary. We are so so so busy right now with having a newborn (baby Asher) and unfortunately he is sick. :(</div>
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Thank you for stopping by. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582717591524999558.post-59549756515299622352012-04-20T21:36:00.000-07:002012-04-20T21:36:11.428-07:00Asher Lee<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Asher Lee Browning</span></div>
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Asher (<i>fortunate, blessed, happy)</i> Lee <i>(in honor of my Dad, Bruce Lee)</i></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Born: April 10, 2012</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Weight: 8lbs 10oz</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Length: 21"</span></div>
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You can read a little more at our family blog: <a href="http://www.thebrowningbeat.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">www.thebrowningbeat.blogspot.com</a></div>
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Thank you to those who brought meals, and have been a blessing in other ways to our family. We so appreciate our sweet friends and family and praise God for each and every one of you.</div>
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Asher is doing well, and currently doesn't know what it's like to not be held. ;) Which, I am perfectly ok with. Babies are for snuggling and holding and loving on .... and Asher is such a snuggle bug.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582717591524999558.post-44960464008282042972012-03-07T21:52:00.006-08:002012-03-07T22:52:05.978-08:00Almost Speechless<div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">... almost ...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">See this picture?</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR9vOys0Pa9YagxTjEU2cnK2N7-1q0kR_jYVMtQa6pvOneXg9i6VrbsZrXq0T8GIsqopuTeQGrOkk_xM5TfDMikUULbW7xPjPuU0_SXV38iHL7skJujKBlTGVJLf3UbUhchFg6grlGN_A/s1600/photo-8.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR9vOys0Pa9YagxTjEU2cnK2N7-1q0kR_jYVMtQa6pvOneXg9i6VrbsZrXq0T8GIsqopuTeQGrOkk_xM5TfDMikUULbW7xPjPuU0_SXV38iHL7skJujKBlTGVJLf3UbUhchFg6grlGN_A/s400/photo-8.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717401378985901634" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Yes, you guessed right. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A new adoptive mama meeting her daughter for the first time. A mother who has been there done that - as far as adoption is concerned. She is what many might call a 'seasoned' mother in the realm of adoption as her and her husband have been on this journey many many times. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This time it's a bit different. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Go back to that picture above. At first glance you might think that little girl with frail features is an infant, or maybe a toddler. No. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><i>TWELVE.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Twelve years old.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">No words can describe the amount of hurt, neglect, starvation, loneliness, etc that this sweet child has endured.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But, my friend Jenny, who is soon to be that little girl's mommy - is also meeting other children that she is adopting from this same orphanage in Bulgaria. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Look below.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg90TT1eWsSNcbz7Mxze0iHoBT7VZhGeyNzt8pXFe0sGR5CwJlIVoU7e-lH2EEvsrtspaDf6Kotm9WZbvFVM_9gOqAKwbNj1MWt_nPkP5yEcTvQ5TIgBz4BOqpfKXW7FxuLc85iS9y89w8/s1600/photo-7.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg90TT1eWsSNcbz7Mxze0iHoBT7VZhGeyNzt8pXFe0sGR5CwJlIVoU7e-lH2EEvsrtspaDf6Kotm9WZbvFVM_9gOqAKwbNj1MWt_nPkP5yEcTvQ5TIgBz4BOqpfKXW7FxuLc85iS9y89w8/s400/photo-7.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717401005836103746" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This little one. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Jenny and her husband are also working to bring this little girl home (along with two other children I don't have pictured). </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Go ahead. Guess.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">She is<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;"><i> FIFTEEN</i></span> years old</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My reason for this post? Is it to shock you?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Maybe. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Maybe it is. Maybe I just want to remind, both <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;">myself</span></b>, and you that these children exist. I don't want to forget that all it takes is someone reaching out, as the Sousa-Brown family has, and love these children, as Christ desires us to. To show them that they, too, are valuable - worthy of redemption. That they have meaning. That they have not been forgotten, left with no voice or hope.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Praise God for these girls finally knowing that love.</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i>~ think of the 147 million orphans worldwide who do not~</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You can visit the Sousa-Brown's family blog <a href="http://thesousabrownfamily.blogspot.com/">here</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You can learn more about the orphanage these girls have been tucked away in <a href="http://theblessingofverity.com/2012/03/on-to-victory-going-public-about-pleven/">here</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582717591524999558.post-63427488697020543042012-03-02T20:18:00.005-08:002012-03-11T14:53:20.911-07:00Life<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">There has been a bunch of articles posted lately that I have run across. These articles have all dealt with the same general topic: life. More specifically they have been focused on the new MaterniT21 genetic screening (manufactured by Sequenom). A blood test designed to be administered early on in a woman's pregnancy with the intention of screening out wether a woman is carrying a child with one of three types of Trisomy; Trisomy 21 (most common form of Down syndrome), Trisomy 18, and Trisomy 13. Yes, there has been genetic screening around for sometime now, but as most women know - the accuracy rate is weak and many times yields a false positive - it (CVS panel) is also typically given a bit later in the pregnancy. The other option available for screening is an amniocentesis - which is quite invasive and comes with the danger of miscarriage. So ... you can imagine the hype amongst the medical community once this new test became approved and available this last fall. Even though the test costs a whopping $1200/testing the hope is that insurance will eventually work to cover the cost given the amounts of money they will eventually save in diagnosing Down syndrome iand giving women the option of abortion much earlier on in their pregnancy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I can't tell you how this new test grieves my heart. Already, even with the inaccurate testing available, the termination rate amongst those women receiving a prenatal Ds diagnosis is above that of 90%. Now, just for a moment, think. What do you think will happen now that there is a test available known for it's accuracy, as well as it's ability to yield results as early as ten weeks gestation? Do you think that statistic will increase or decrease?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The answer is so very clear.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Some may say that this is just a better way of being more prepared. I wish it were that simple. However, while that may be the intent of some - statistics show that most are using the already existing tests as a way to weed out the children that they deem not acceptable, or too burdensome. If a woman is tested sooner in her pregnancy, before she is even showing, before she has had the time to become really emotionally connected to the growing baby inside her - I can't help but imagine that the prospect of abortion is a little bit more acceptable to her. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">What about the Down syndrome community as a whole? What is the world afraid of? The widely accepted view that those with Ds are gentle spirits? The fact that those around them tend to claim a more enriched life? Is the world so frightened by the absolute love in this people that it is too unbearable? If already 90% of those diagnosed prenatally are aborting, what will happen to the population of those with Ds after this new and improved test becomes more widely used?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghqnHjTFZ0_SfQvs70wIVJj-CtGlQb8DegMnClj4NcuphEI8x3Qy_y7F7_YzD3x7IqnKFPuimcxYwKy5EFA46fCIdOWzz2hPXN4P6HJfkUW-v_stZnrAqplb5xzn52No-wXoI8M2mUecE/s400/Brown+21+5+x+7+BW.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715524052876485346" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">When I look into his eyes, I see nothing frightening. I see joy, love, potential, a sweet spirit, and an absolute blessing that has touched the lives of so many people and changed perspectives in a profound way.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">But ... for every one of Justus' you see ... there are nine others that were not allowed an opportunity of life. Their families never realized that joy, love, or potential. They were gripped by fear of the unknown and a test allowed them a way out. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This new test promises a much earlier opportunity for that way out ....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">... and for many more children to never have that chance of life.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582717591524999558.post-54336302645078765772012-02-17T23:34:00.000-08:002012-02-17T23:50:58.251-08:00Max's Day<div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Just a quick post on Max's seventh birthday.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It was a quiet and low key one, because I was home sick with Justus and Ivanna - Max and the rest of the crew went to church that morning. Apparently the cupcakes I made for his sunday school class were a hit ... and Max ate three of them.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDCx8h0MEElYbsHcejPrjB0qmJGdJhHwNPyHvjp6enpEyq6LoOJvDLcgzkDH398r8K4U4UtPyDjfPwi46Xv0f5lCz6fS0htIAN9NNlddhraxj1gcro5tAgHqJhzC47_yPMd8lUj8yrArM/s1600/DSC_0025.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDCx8h0MEElYbsHcejPrjB0qmJGdJhHwNPyHvjp6enpEyq6LoOJvDLcgzkDH398r8K4U4UtPyDjfPwi46Xv0f5lCz6fS0htIAN9NNlddhraxj1gcro5tAgHqJhzC47_yPMd8lUj8yrArM/s400/DSC_0025.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710377959639464402" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Then, on the way home from church, Daddy stopped at McDonald's and picked up lunch for all. Max's absolute favorite thing to eat is french fries. So ... alas ... we celebrated with fries and cake!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNng34jdWmpFYXlqhqdVA43MKxvDmzR_FbiJoj-CaHo7rFG8OtbUbZhkgx4os1hgKLUmv7V-5Q8W4u5_pOQEj7FwJRERrGLjFuypNajqmxYv7XdNCOvf4aAjffNnoHcYqWOV8Wat_ES9U/s1600/DSC_0064.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNng34jdWmpFYXlqhqdVA43MKxvDmzR_FbiJoj-CaHo7rFG8OtbUbZhkgx4os1hgKLUmv7V-5Q8W4u5_pOQEj7FwJRERrGLjFuypNajqmxYv7XdNCOvf4aAjffNnoHcYqWOV8Wat_ES9U/s400/DSC_0064.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710377652310081858" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizCiKQ1ZemP3i4bSkL3PsgPv58rR4d3vn5N4FYlsYvqIPE6bxpJJtdDdegHGMCYDPQ6Su8P9k8_BpCCA-uwDl7qXDWqt6tqHc8H1YmxxVXDEM-Em_8ZjmShxJJAU7yP_f9T_zsLLCgWiw/s1600/DSC_0100.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzHPMhrLIhUT8bsbG7Qdu460qVGdzGYtS6ITtGBSG3SC859dKEquZmxqkpgSl6c5UL8xnBzsrNcldEEvQw70kWqHrV5M_B660T4C5YrVBwT8aJYJlXgl1r3YcMoxV7fIOvB3ftYvXXOLw/s400/DSC_0135.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710376684593285250" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxSYOv5n4MvsJGdg4lG5xT9ZjRa_FnZG-tux6DLXM9ICLoAojNQGdzZrNG5a0CM7e_ER6Q_j1HarQqp3kMrktwtHyNGcORGwC1cXZWpcIjmXvAaK_WubfQ8w1BCOzXXKW68BFE6MWu8Hw/s1600/DSC_0136.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxSYOv5n4MvsJGdg4lG5xT9ZjRa_FnZG-tux6DLXM9ICLoAojNQGdzZrNG5a0CM7e_ER6Q_j1HarQqp3kMrktwtHyNGcORGwC1cXZWpcIjmXvAaK_WubfQ8w1BCOzXXKW68BFE6MWu8Hw/s400/DSC_0136.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710376676071862834" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">After cake, Max opened gifts. He got a puzzle and a nice big red Tonka ambulance to go with his fire truck. He was THRILLED!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqOO8hSn-0RdBYBNdz6h96tYQyGDj0bUHS-h8soSDMcjnPc25tnaqm_kM1yEDJjZlf3NhNdQuOYQDRX-LjSTFvajZALVIsqC7WU3dhcfCtXU99ENS_plFLZFUmlpAugqdJnCymvlLTXHc/s1600/DSC_0174.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqOO8hSn-0RdBYBNdz6h96tYQyGDj0bUHS-h8soSDMcjnPc25tnaqm_kM1yEDJjZlf3NhNdQuOYQDRX-LjSTFvajZALVIsqC7WU3dhcfCtXU99ENS_plFLZFUmlpAugqdJnCymvlLTXHc/s400/DSC_0174.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710376661120803746" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb-jIeWgRzKQ8bbqpYLL1wM2rJxCr184peESGNDUOvJDn04wT4JqMq_6Rqxl9XRPLMKeAAOtCYEQOEB_VEM03JRTGHis0hlFpNnq2KaJhkPLuuGw2Mxh80lQjxwNRmTmQ-aPVsr5K28D0/s1600/DSC_0175.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb-jIeWgRzKQ8bbqpYLL1wM2rJxCr184peESGNDUOvJDn04wT4JqMq_6Rqxl9XRPLMKeAAOtCYEQOEB_VEM03JRTGHis0hlFpNnq2KaJhkPLuuGw2Mxh80lQjxwNRmTmQ-aPVsr5K28D0/s400/DSC_0175.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710376649446517154" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbJV0z7t-MvBcjXBZq9vl1qtsH7fqfbgaBqAGG6SnVJ9xvtMvosk4JJjmZbI6fGWuSnh1YNXvi9p5NZRH21QIKRVZ8jDflqTHWQQb7Xm5kTFlLgZ-bEU1mb7HRfz6XtsNoxNx5Tdx41jg/s1600/DSC_0177.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbJV0z7t-MvBcjXBZq9vl1qtsH7fqfbgaBqAGG6SnVJ9xvtMvosk4JJjmZbI6fGWuSnh1YNXvi9p5NZRH21QIKRVZ8jDflqTHWQQb7Xm5kTFlLgZ-bEU1mb7HRfz6XtsNoxNx5Tdx41jg/s400/DSC_0177.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710376641300617730" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">We love our little Maxi Pants. He is such a joy! Really ... this kid loves to giggle and laugh. He hardly ever complains. I never see him blatantly hurt another child. He is so easy tempered and everyone loves his demeanor. We are so grateful to have him in our family, and look forward to celebrating more birthdays in the future!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582717591524999558.post-87196951626570950972012-02-04T10:28:00.000-08:002012-02-04T10:52:53.230-08:00Max Turns Seven<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet ms';font-size:180%;">Happy Birthday Max!!!</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd2YFlM5DxuBlp_FFC4kHC-Mvq3Cp0s_1QyiDENNSBtSBfZ4qPF9vfpBCmIOk7SsKME87XrYHwaKLPeXGW0KJNX2itbLOMGHhpnNdZe_UpP7e8XsBLUx5cRSf0uKBqYLKLz0mPolU-fBc/s1600/IMG_0011.PNG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd2YFlM5DxuBlp_FFC4kHC-Mvq3Cp0s_1QyiDENNSBtSBfZ4qPF9vfpBCmIOk7SsKME87XrYHwaKLPeXGW0KJNX2itbLOMGHhpnNdZe_UpP7e8XsBLUx5cRSf0uKBqYLKLz0mPolU-fBc/s400/IMG_0011.PNG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705349805815628434" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:130%;">Max turns seven tomorrow (Sunday). </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:130%;">I almost can't believe it myself. He in many ways is still such a little peanut of a boy. Still wears a 4T and size 8 shoe, but despite his tiny frame - he has made BIG strides in his development since his last birthday. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:130%;">This boy is very smart! He mimics easily and that makes learning signs enjoyable and fairly fast. This helps so much in trying to communicate with him. I hope that soon he will start signing without prompting, letting us know what he needs or wants on his own. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:130%;">He has also started to try and vocalize a bit more. Not only does he mimic signs, but if you slow your speech and make it obvious that you desire for him to try and repeat what you say, he will TRY!!! This is a huge improvement from where he was last year. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:130%;">We look forward to celebrating his birthday tomorrow in a very low key fashion. We will pack along cupcakes for Max to take along to Sunday school (don't worry moms, they are white with white frosting!!! lol) and on the way home we will pick up Max's all time favorite treat ... french fries. Presents and cake will await us at home, and don't worry - pictures will be taken!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:130%;">Last year as we celebrated Max's birthday I couldn't help but think of two things: one being his biological mother. I don't know very much about her - other than she did keep Max for nearly a year and a half before she took him to the orphanage. (This is very uncommon in Eastern Europe) I am grateful that he did have that time with her, and no doubt was loved and invested in. I can only assume that perhaps his struggle with pneumonias or a late diagnosis of Down syndrome is what led her to forfeiting her parental rights to him. Regardless, while we celebrate his birthday I can't help but think that this day is a painful reminder to her. It is my sincere prayer that she finds peace that Christ can offer. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:130%;">My second thought lingers briefly over the "what ifs". If Max had never been adopted, he would at this very moment in time, be in a mental institution due to his age. Locked away for the rest of his life, simply because he has an extra chromosome. His particular orphanage only keeps a child until they are six, at which time they are transferred to an insane asylum (the locals call it that). I can't help but feel complete gratitude to our Lord for allowing us to fall in love with Max's picture and allow a burden to root that would be the catalyst in flying half way around the world to discover our new son. Max no longer is one that has to dread impending birthdays, but celebrate as children should.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:130%;">Max is amazing. He is such a joy, loves to laugh and giggle. He is easy going and learns pretty quickly. He is one handsome little dude and it is not uncommon for him to draw attention because of his unavoidable cuteness. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';font-size:130%;">Max, we love you so very much. Happy birthday my little Maxi pants!</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582717591524999558.post-30480660314442580502012-01-23T21:32:00.000-08:002012-01-23T22:17:08.703-08:00It Happened<div style="text-align: center;">It happened. I knew it would ... someday. I knew it ... but nonetheless, I was not expecting it at that moment, and it hurt.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This last Monday Ivanna had an appointment with our wonderful pediatric ophthalmologist in our area, and so she and I were sitting in the waiting area. No big deal. However, we have taken to the routine of no longer giving her naps, so that she will sleep through the nights. Trade off? She gets a little squirmy in the afternoon, especially in public places. When she is tired, she tends to make more noises, fidget and just act a bit restless in general. To me? Just Ivanna. To my other kids ... just Ivanna. But ... to others ... a little different.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There were three other little girls in the waiting area with their parents. While I struggled to keep Ivanna calm and reassure her by rubbing her hands, etc. - I noticed that these sweet little girls were not playing in the play area, or reading books, or giggling or talking to one another. They squarely had their eyes locked on Ivanna. So much so that their Mother sort of gently tried to divert their attention ... with no luck. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What these little girls were doing was NORMAL, it was fine, it should not have bothered me. To them ... Ivanna was different, acting differently, looked different. I even had a moment of sympathy as the Mother who was red faced, tried to scoot their stares away from my little girl. I felt her embarrassment, I have been there before.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I blame pregnancy ... hormones ... lack of sleep ... whatever. But at that very moment I fought my tears. I swallowed hard as I kissed Ivanna's cheek. Why? Why was that so hard for me. It's normal. I have even expected it, and really those little girls were doing nothing derogatory. They were just curious. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have thought about that moment off and on this week. I don't typically get emotional about things like that ... and like I said, it could be that perhaps I am a little sensitive lately. However, I can't help but draw a parallel. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Retard.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">That word. Never has it really bothered me. Mostly because I think the general population uses it so flippantly. So mindlessly. Not intending to hurt one particular group of people. Even after giving birth to Justus, people would slip and use that word in front of me, then catch themselves and apologize - but I really wasn't hurt by the word. Perhaps I even felt sorry for their juvenile expression as sounding inept, but never did it hurt my feelings.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But now ... I think of that moment in the waiting area. Those little girls intended nothing by their stares, and thankfully my sweet Ivanna was completely oblivious to the fact that she was drawing such attention. But still ... it hurt. It was an awful feeling to be confronted that yes, my daughter - and Justus and Max are different. Different to the point of sometimes being a spectacle. Different in the sense that they may not always act how others deem appropriate, and this will cause reactions. Different as deemed by others NEGATIVELY. Not different as I have come to celebrate it ... beautiful, joyful, full of spirit, unique, strong, so full of love.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So ... what if? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What if Ivanna had caught the glimmer of their curiosity? What if when Justus is older he overhears someone saying retard? What if Max questions why that word is used to define people (and him) in a derogatory fashion? What then?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I trust God will give our family the ability to graciously deal with those feelings and questions if and when they present themselves. However, I also know the hurt I felt on Monday in that waiting area. I realized the impact of a simple stare. I truly pray that my children don't endure hurt hearts simply because they exhibit different traits or behaviors. More than that ... I do believe now that God sort of opened my heart to the realization that I may need to gently remind those in our midst that the word 'retard' is just unnecessary. Now while my children are young, is a perfect time to learn that lesson.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Words do matter.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm also grateful God does things like opens your eyes through small little situations. Opens your heart through circumstances. All so you can learn and become better at what you do. For me, it's being mindful of how those stares or that word could impact my child.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for visiting. Please excuse the post dripping with emotion. ;)</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582717591524999558.post-8912274529946374612012-01-20T21:30:00.000-08:002012-01-20T22:07:57.235-08:00Talent and Victories Abound<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Max has just recently shown us his talented dancing. Here he is dancing as Isaac plays the piano. Cute stuff. Try not to fall out of your chair from such cuteness ... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.flickr.com/apps/video/stewart.swf?v=109786" bgcolor="#000000" allowfullscreen="true" flashvars="intl_lang=en-us&photo_secret=b62f9329e3&photo_id=6734497917" height="227" width="400"></embed></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">These next set of pictures show another HUGE accomplishment in the Browning house! Justus is now a walker!!!</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYVaWLvBgmqn_NJG9FV5a6myp7UaC1Yzlhb-5tVma2gq_YdQ4CHVwcdjf0BbGICb13odDp6mkLsnTTS-E_XZsGHxmK9L8YZ2RjrAXNsoO2rwXeLH0e1nxxY68Z1O9wUw28iWH5g5D7hts/s1600/DSC_0094.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYVaWLvBgmqn_NJG9FV5a6myp7UaC1Yzlhb-5tVma2gq_YdQ4CHVwcdjf0BbGICb13odDp6mkLsnTTS-E_XZsGHxmK9L8YZ2RjrAXNsoO2rwXeLH0e1nxxY68Z1O9wUw28iWH5g5D7hts/s400/DSC_0094.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699954475213199570" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Z8w939JS8AFYM8DeeHoRpTebo3FgUnEZzoZcEnOKgAEg0d9aKZN2chFr4_GQUXjJ6Ow2L7Bx4wcEWSi9qHp3FTjw0-m3odcUYd8FBTUpypMuijO0iv9GbFJUcBuw-kKKa7E9_q1pbzA/s1600/DSC_0095.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Z8w939JS8AFYM8DeeHoRpTebo3FgUnEZzoZcEnOKgAEg0d9aKZN2chFr4_GQUXjJ6Ow2L7Bx4wcEWSi9qHp3FTjw0-m3odcUYd8FBTUpypMuijO0iv9GbFJUcBuw-kKKa7E9_q1pbzA/s400/DSC_0095.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699954469350957218" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">So very proud of himself!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDhiM5_G9cRRHgnfyVg1CUV1efcXHTqHfyxj4BkXeWwNL6AfOdaZf9wo80Oh-2HwkNJeYTv84kvqcsQQStj93-THSa5k3WJddQoLO4mySrMeuyZ5lL_Su2q8Q7GD7S0lb9LEPN8pIfwmg/s1600/DSC_0096.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDhiM5_G9cRRHgnfyVg1CUV1efcXHTqHfyxj4BkXeWwNL6AfOdaZf9wo80Oh-2HwkNJeYTv84kvqcsQQStj93-THSa5k3WJddQoLO4mySrMeuyZ5lL_Su2q8Q7GD7S0lb9LEPN8pIfwmg/s400/DSC_0096.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699954458907198818" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZzg31zySlLha0-U5hvZWofQm419jAp7REB-kNDfEgBbkbtnF92ubvrmyYKVm5rkt4d_eF0TnifwAGhO_rLl_gpI81SBTee2VHkgm3vFfRNyaPOIhLbsB7ag-dLJKsqAfnHf1zk6P9-dc/s1600/DSC_0097.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZzg31zySlLha0-U5hvZWofQm419jAp7REB-kNDfEgBbkbtnF92ubvrmyYKVm5rkt4d_eF0TnifwAGhO_rLl_gpI81SBTee2VHkgm3vFfRNyaPOIhLbsB7ag-dLJKsqAfnHf1zk6P9-dc/s400/DSC_0097.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699954446574717762" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi745-ysp7osW5Ipy9UV0FbHkTHKJSx32aBvxxsheN4H9-PCD4w0IKkv3EUb5-f_7hY71yUwamvqfFkNv4vpMuAI_VnqC0uQy3sMm4IB7NiUV_GFXvS0px4KcfcwkLvtNOkNiib6EDiiP8/s1600/DSC_0098.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi745-ysp7osW5Ipy9UV0FbHkTHKJSx32aBvxxsheN4H9-PCD4w0IKkv3EUb5-f_7hY71yUwamvqfFkNv4vpMuAI_VnqC0uQy3sMm4IB7NiUV_GFXvS0px4KcfcwkLvtNOkNiib6EDiiP8/s400/DSC_0098.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699954442485589426" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Yay!!! Big boy!!!! I can't express how proud I am of you sweet Justus! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">*just a question thrown out there to you fellow bloggers ... what is the easiest way to post a video from your iPhone? </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582717591524999558.post-28617993367778371532012-01-07T21:31:00.000-08:002012-01-07T22:33:50.788-08:00Burdened to pray<div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I will admit that when we first arrived home last year with Max and Ivanna, viewing the the faces and images of children still in the many countries awaiting families was ... hard. I truly did not have it in me ... and being so busy I would often avoid clicking on links, or visiting the Reece's Rainbow site. Not because I didn't care ... but because my heart literally aches so heavily in my chest - that at times I feel as though it will burst.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You see, I have come to a realization that my family and I are limited in our abilities. Yes, we have welcomed and adopted Max and Ivanna into our homes, thus also saving them from a dire fate ... but we, unlike our heavenly father are unable to save every darling soul whose images are sometimes so difficult to turn away from on my computer screen. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Why the hurt, after all we brought home two precious children?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I know that behind each "image" is a real and hurting child. I know that there are places within our world that these children reside in that do not offer the care they need. I look at Justus, or Max, or Ivanna and I see joy, love, and accomplishments. I know this is not what these children listed are experiencing. I have seen it, smelled it, and experienced what their day must be like.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I can't help it. I feel helpless and wimpy at times. I feel as though we have not done enough. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">That is when I do all that I know how to do. I pray. I pray for each set of almond shaped eyes, each little round nose, each child to have adequate care, to experience joy, and to experience the love of our Father through gaining a family.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Tonight I am especially burdened. Over one particular region. Region 16 as listed on the Reece's Rainbow site. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Look at these faces ... and be burdened.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I think of Ekaterina. Beautiful baby girl. But ...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAvD2goJf5aQ_DuyDpYN6w8dRpgSTlE5F73Ghh5gGV7lPDvSVMP4L_bbJy2XXiZ84TqSZunZgj_Z3McTcruZXnPtjchkTX6U8ICzEsur97vTaFa7rud0CeBzW104Okt2kmVX1X83AoASU/s1600/ekaterinaold" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 255px; height: 245px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAvD2goJf5aQ_DuyDpYN6w8dRpgSTlE5F73Ghh5gGV7lPDvSVMP4L_bbJy2XXiZ84TqSZunZgj_Z3McTcruZXnPtjchkTX6U8ICzEsur97vTaFa7rud0CeBzW104Okt2kmVX1X83AoASU/s400/ekaterinaold" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695133184488663938" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">... that picture was taken long ago. This is her now. This is what having no family, no investment, and residing no doubt - in her crib have gotten her. My heart breaks ...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgpcQBTSijRHrIuMEqWUa0ZoWEZv_MTDz21_sJbKvynycinVYfxe4xD6K-qyv1wWzivkL4MxEo0PuVPI4cqPe6POxynI0CG7oLOwQIqfGm7r-j1e4zmhCXi8xvgVwVyIeoc0UdX2tAnIQ/s1600/ekaterina" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 145px; height: 210px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgpcQBTSijRHrIuMEqWUa0ZoWEZv_MTDz21_sJbKvynycinVYfxe4xD6K-qyv1wWzivkL4MxEo0PuVPI4cqPe6POxynI0CG7oLOwQIqfGm7r-j1e4zmhCXi8xvgVwVyIeoc0UdX2tAnIQ/s400/ekaterina" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695133093054942722" /></a><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;">I think of Nathan. Robust, chubby, just like a baby should be. But ...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwrcdo4XQpHIXlE-DwaQiCYXzz9P-V2_N3etSVRCSsqbIvFsz-JNKayqrqjBBzkcvb7DjEVvRspIwdJPnCP9x2wTljFMxlZP10WJkaE8FrwKhuRS_i3urgepE13NjdlJrCbORHDS3htCE/s1600/nathan+old" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 255px; height: 237px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwrcdo4XQpHIXlE-DwaQiCYXzz9P-V2_N3etSVRCSsqbIvFsz-JNKayqrqjBBzkcvb7DjEVvRspIwdJPnCP9x2wTljFMxlZP10WJkaE8FrwKhuRS_i3urgepE13NjdlJrCbORHDS3htCE/s400/nathan+old" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695133081390702818" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">... again that picture above was taken years ago. No longer robust. No longer chubby. Eyes darkened with circles, and propped against his crib as if it is his jail cell. </div><div style="text-align: center;">My heart breaks ... again.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Yaz0g0qK6s7cPVzqfRyqFnXtea40J4X_c1aMspxzuFQeuWww9gf47Y6VR48-qbAW5BCCLg19y5He-8NTqVHDMI8CyE0ie6L5lV0DhNpzve6nlB3uveLdIdji7maLUQISvgNwztsvTVc/s1600/nathan" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 210px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Yaz0g0qK6s7cPVzqfRyqFnXtea40J4X_c1aMspxzuFQeuWww9gf47Y6VR48-qbAW5BCCLg19y5He-8NTqVHDMI8CyE0ie6L5lV0DhNpzve6nlB3uveLdIdji7maLUQISvgNwztsvTVc/s400/nathan" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695133077533027698" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And then I see these faces. Beautiful. Still healthy looking. But all in the same region. Doomed to the same fate.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pray.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pray that these children along with Ekaterina and Nathan will be rescued. REDEEMED. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pray for Dimitry</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb3AniR9iC8nZLUF0O1IijY1nNAuKCwrxsc-sd3HE5ij2bilfnhKT4jkIO3gVaap_kc1RYOzMsB-WCmN53esujB58yneo79yPJFx-zduXYrDVm-tnFiImqbEl50uYfmpTLFBKak45N6F0/s1600/dimitry" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 142px; height: 144px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb3AniR9iC8nZLUF0O1IijY1nNAuKCwrxsc-sd3HE5ij2bilfnhKT4jkIO3gVaap_kc1RYOzMsB-WCmN53esujB58yneo79yPJFx-zduXYrDVm-tnFiImqbEl50uYfmpTLFBKak45N6F0/s400/dimitry" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695133080417714290" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">Pray for Brock.</div><div style="text-align: center;">(look, look at his smile - may it not be hidden away until it is lost)</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA3-0yL_zC1xevPCq5sZztMm9kyenNswX0R3z9TB4gqYsAbQhJXQlTOSy7A8OXcCZWmnk6z9HzVCW1R-KHIle-6RK0Mr7qEfyS0-4rGWLdL55e58SjiUJ6dizZqXLtHrGvA_DqGxLthAA/s1600/brock" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 175px; height: 210px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA3-0yL_zC1xevPCq5sZztMm9kyenNswX0R3z9TB4gqYsAbQhJXQlTOSy7A8OXcCZWmnk6z9HzVCW1R-KHIle-6RK0Mr7qEfyS0-4rGWLdL55e58SjiUJ6dizZqXLtHrGvA_DqGxLthAA/s400/brock" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695133078218294802" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pray for the other children in Region 16. Pray for ALL the faces you skim through that await families. Be burdened and pray.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">You can click <a href="http://reecesrainbow.org/category/waitingbycountry/russia/russia-region-16">here</a> to visit Region 16.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I may be limited. But God is not, for He is able ...</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4582717591524999558.post-79833351067120719432011-12-31T08:50:00.000-08:002011-12-31T23:50:59.348-08:002011 In Pictures<div style="text-align: center;">Whew! What a year. What a post! I will warn you that this post is picture HEAVY. I just couldn't pass some of them up. I sort of cheated as I went back into December 2010 for a few of these first photos. I just felt it told the story of Max and Ivanna a bit better. Just take a moment and rejoice with me as you witness through these images of just how greatly God has worked especially in little Ivanna this past year. She no longer is a weak little 20 pound five year old. Nope. She is a strong, walking, super heavy 37 pound six year old now! She also no longer has to have a spoon tied to her wrist with a hair scrunchy. Nope. She holds it and can feed herself!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">God has done great things. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">2011 was so full of different happenings. Some were great and wonderful times of rejoicing ... like Ivanna's milestones. Some were periods of self contemplation as we all adjusted to this wonderful journey of adoption. Some were just plain difficult and full of heartache as we said good - bye to my Dad, as he passed away very unexpectedly and most assuredly is missed.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But ... still ... God has done great and mighty things.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy New Year. May it be one that you will draw closer unto Christ!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>*Most of these will not have explanations ... more like a photo journalling. 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So I admit. I have been having issues keeping you all in the loop. Why? Well, I'd like to blame the efforts of having to learn a new computer, or the insanely hectic schedule of craziness around here, or perhaps the illnesses that have been hitting us, maybe I could even blame the holiday season with all it's busyness.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But ... really ... I could find time. I really enjoy blogging, and enjoy the comments and support as well. So ... I am going to endeavor to be better. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So ... here is a bit of randomness for you. I sincerely hope you had a blessed Christmas Day. We did, as we celebrated the birth of our Saviour - and witnessed all of our children's faces light up as they came running down our stairs. All, with the exception of Max - who had been up the night before with croup. BUT ... we awoke him, and he soon rallied and worked up some excitement. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy the pictures.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ7yRZuLKQP5SPJrne1NGwAvevjxN8_3kwaGuJwg4I_Pc5F0ZIGsbugssB1NmsYAq5Jg-SbEb8UL4SZNu8MfumJgo_drSnrzQZqmQrV1r5sweWZyqR8kLGCUvB6Vy8xw4PEaAC2dNcsj8x/s1600/IMG_0129.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ7yRZuLKQP5SPJrne1NGwAvevjxN8_3kwaGuJwg4I_Pc5F0ZIGsbugssB1NmsYAq5Jg-SbEb8UL4SZNu8MfumJgo_drSnrzQZqmQrV1r5sweWZyqR8kLGCUvB6Vy8xw4PEaAC2dNcsj8x/s400/IMG_0129.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690687487336217474" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This was a picture of Justus and his spankin' new glasses. He loved them ... for about five minutes. It is now a constant fight to keep them on ... sigh. They are too cute for words on his adorable little face. Makes his kissable cheeks absolutely irresistible.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Afwz-ZX1jtT1ns3XZb1YWN8_a2dWe96RXGzQUutZ-9DvtQ7yL6oHYVlUk3qFyyQCwnX028WcpR6O4ghgoatDCCiTbKzBYdQI4XpvU0N2uJh-npGx4L6Rb28PYh56dTNrQj34afwiICuO/s1600/IMG_0159.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Afwz-ZX1jtT1ns3XZb1YWN8_a2dWe96RXGzQUutZ-9DvtQ7yL6oHYVlUk3qFyyQCwnX028WcpR6O4ghgoatDCCiTbKzBYdQI4XpvU0N2uJh-npGx4L6Rb28PYh56dTNrQj34afwiICuO/s400/IMG_0159.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690687069158979858" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This picture above is a bit of a treasure to me. It is a baby picture of Ivanna. Scratch that. It is THE baby picture of Ivanna. The one. The only. I keep it in my wallet. When we first brought her home, things were a big adjustment, and it helped me immensely to pull this out and gaze upon her little face - remembering the environment from where she came. I had since sort of forgot about it, until a few weeks ago - when I was cleaning out my purse and wallet - and lo and behold. I pulled it out and simply stared. This is my sweet little girl when she was a baby. I don't know the occasion of the photo, who dressed her, why they did so, or how she felt getting her picture done. This was way before she was eligible for international adoption, so I can't assume it was for a photo listing, but perhaps it was for a local photo listing in Ukraine. This is sometimes one of the more difficult things in adoption ... never knowing such details. That's okay. I have this picture. And I am grateful for it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL-kX2A_ylijpYdn1584J-qeHCL37B6cKJ5in35yvHt-29Pau5IxdVfJW5Tzb5Pu6n6R7Y-zDVF3AX7V9kuC_cnosgGmq23QsqymO8Gr5aZn0Kp64Jt1nXwoA4zoE_asBJro1pEvERaffF/s1600/IMG_0240.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL-kX2A_ylijpYdn1584J-qeHCL37B6cKJ5in35yvHt-29Pau5IxdVfJW5Tzb5Pu6n6R7Y-zDVF3AX7V9kuC_cnosgGmq23QsqymO8Gr5aZn0Kp64Jt1nXwoA4zoE_asBJro1pEvERaffF/s400/IMG_0240.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690687066163383250" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Okay. Random, I know. This is our Christmas tree this year. Pretty and calming. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ra2ToOt2QUMHba4LTBZTRAbSpkIghHnNuS53kEGMwTAvUBn3voWOjMBW4LXn_yfOgpc9Yhowtap2vx4cd6_leqCXQZmZPCqDVAGAQInIz104djs7IdCsFIiUhz8E64jFj2CRWvMAMoZ3/s1600/DSC_0051.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ra2ToOt2QUMHba4LTBZTRAbSpkIghHnNuS53kEGMwTAvUBn3voWOjMBW4LXn_yfOgpc9Yhowtap2vx4cd6_leqCXQZmZPCqDVAGAQInIz104djs7IdCsFIiUhz8E64jFj2CRWvMAMoZ3/s400/DSC_0051.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690687054946849346" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Justus was especially liking the tree lights!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgik0-b6OUTu4uy8n2WRMwRt_KYVcBTl9hJIHs9zLE8CRKCOAoCZWWO-KN3P3GNNzYuU7r5pwqYv3sLOChQ1kwIvwoCtVKyudzvVyHlixu19uRjOP44x01mdtdxfPcRZ6TiqtGl-GzuXTST/s1600/DSC_0087.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgik0-b6OUTu4uy8n2WRMwRt_KYVcBTl9hJIHs9zLE8CRKCOAoCZWWO-KN3P3GNNzYuU7r5pwqYv3sLOChQ1kwIvwoCtVKyudzvVyHlixu19uRjOP44x01mdtdxfPcRZ6TiqtGl-GzuXTST/s400/DSC_0087.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690687044372289842" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Ivanna stopped to look as well.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKyQu0TSo4zJ55RDY0zeEjLStb0HRzF70TgPVrOKGpXiSz_Qu02pVYT_38mNwUhGUQKQnPc6FKnXm4ZwhJgYUs_PFYbXDpB7908IaJAYmEcbqLZoDeYc434s0mWuHEnevke9KN1C7YiAPy/s1600/IMG_0264.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKyQu0TSo4zJ55RDY0zeEjLStb0HRzF70TgPVrOKGpXiSz_Qu02pVYT_38mNwUhGUQKQnPc6FKnXm4ZwhJgYUs_PFYbXDpB7908IaJAYmEcbqLZoDeYc434s0mWuHEnevke9KN1C7YiAPy/s400/IMG_0264.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690687041542550226" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Ivanna's first snow. Eating it from Daddy's hands. I'm sure the orphanage would freak out if they saw her in this picture! Lol.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We took the kids up to the mountains to play in the snow. I have to admit, I was a bit apprehensive about the whole packing up snow gear, getting kids dressed, getting cold kids undressed ... process for eight kids. BUT ... it was FANTASTIC. No, really. We just packed each child's stuff (snow gear, change of clothes, etc.) in their own bag (ok I admit, garbage bags with names on them) and off we went. Made it SO much easier. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If we stayed home with the excuse that having a large family was just too much work to do anything or go anywhere ... what fun would that be? How boring. I am so glad that my sweet husband has the desire and vision to keep us an active, serving, and fellowshipping family ... even when it may be work. ;)</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirS0_7RU5I1sT7mNCJnK_IKrs1c1aEIfV4tLkFUgKIyEZnpRRxAz1g0jKCPOjEF_qBn5jd0LaHiwP_Xv6UWRW0xzFKLOcUL6L_0Ob-u1NAPObdfx0AcL9mvy-34MICUnYdxfimGAGa7usl/s1600/IMG_0277.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirS0_7RU5I1sT7mNCJnK_IKrs1c1aEIfV4tLkFUgKIyEZnpRRxAz1g0jKCPOjEF_qBn5jd0LaHiwP_Xv6UWRW0xzFKLOcUL6L_0Ob-u1NAPObdfx0AcL9mvy-34MICUnYdxfimGAGa7usl/s400/IMG_0277.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690685996324821474" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Justus in the snow! His first time!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2PWr8EO8RKnvSUlheFEwpZFnSArg2EV9q8s8RTj0W2vzCIlozchfph1kUWvJckeghbB2M3us0VkRwRZ_nd1DT8eNANuZ3fkRrKzUFjtSkLiL0Y9F_6bdmPfB80-s9BImqTHUSyIepyOHA/s1600/IMG_0268.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2PWr8EO8RKnvSUlheFEwpZFnSArg2EV9q8s8RTj0W2vzCIlozchfph1kUWvJckeghbB2M3us0VkRwRZ_nd1DT8eNANuZ3fkRrKzUFjtSkLiL0Y9F_6bdmPfB80-s9BImqTHUSyIepyOHA/s400/IMG_0268.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690685986464093522" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Max in the snow. Also eating it, and after Daddy showed him how ... the boy wouldn't stop chowing down on the stuff.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiePkVba9YgMkYoB4K33YIrRVGl9MaUGvtyTgKrFpObZE4FEnyhdvGtu8J8l9HDIrSQrLDUp1EdStDkioGoazks9mMtMV3rKlRP4s0nBBDPWQSNmkTKDKJBxt3m-nIkC8VFAqu2VyvRncw3/s1600/IMG_0274.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiePkVba9YgMkYoB4K33YIrRVGl9MaUGvtyTgKrFpObZE4FEnyhdvGtu8J8l9HDIrSQrLDUp1EdStDkioGoazks9mMtMV3rKlRP4s0nBBDPWQSNmkTKDKJBxt3m-nIkC8VFAqu2VyvRncw3/s400/IMG_0274.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690685979873588626" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Ivanna wasn't too impressed by the cold white stuff, but she was a good sport.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgymOzqBhmVseugOP9QXuKFYSN_nLfmJi21UEjLBZLjnGbuAEBaSax0G51JEjLmjHTN39CUAdhj8SfVJJZHAj6UH_fgziu7irMTxSsczO0Ce-zj0NkL5gWd9N4Onr73PU3_0WDa9-fxJJqD/s1600/DSC_0022.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgymOzqBhmVseugOP9QXuKFYSN_nLfmJi21UEjLBZLjnGbuAEBaSax0G51JEjLmjHTN39CUAdhj8SfVJJZHAj6UH_fgziu7irMTxSsczO0Ce-zj0NkL5gWd9N4Onr73PU3_0WDa9-fxJJqD/s400/DSC_0022.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690685972835637074" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This year, I made Christmas dresses for each of my girls. SO MUCH FUN! This is Ivanna in hers.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFaXXkN-gzoPAYKgud4u6iwPi-tsdJun8EoLfw-Wtoy_4ahkvDKC3ywhRSE4sYNg66aeCtLWuplehbnxjwftgLSFGh6rnt1TS1G-GdG_JQsLSouiO5ltv8CCDOzyRyDemyMlGobzL1CaME/s1600/DSC_0052.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFaXXkN-gzoPAYKgud4u6iwPi-tsdJun8EoLfw-Wtoy_4ahkvDKC3ywhRSE4sYNg66aeCtLWuplehbnxjwftgLSFGh6rnt1TS1G-GdG_JQsLSouiO5ltv8CCDOzyRyDemyMlGobzL1CaME/s400/DSC_0052.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690685962375337874" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">All three girls in their dresses. We got Ellie a sewing machine (kid's machine) for Christmas this year. She is SO excited to learn to sew. Her first desire ... to sew a blanket for her sister Chloe's doll as a gift. What a super sweetheart!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I plan on posting a year in review for New Year's. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a great day, and thanks for stopping by.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5