The Foster Five: July 2012

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

We chose to serve cookies at lil sis's party - excellent choice!

But I just felt like I needed to make her an actual cake.

I was determined to make her a Snow White cake because I have such fond memories of my doll cakes as a child. Then when my mom came to visit on her birthday she brought this...

Me on my third birthday!

Pretty cool! The best part was lil sis said "thats not mommy that's big sis!"

Friday, July 27, 2012

HRR

"Our greatest desire is to provide children in need the opportunity to connect with a special 'equine counselor' and discover God's unique purpose for them by building a foundation of love, trust and faith." This is the mission statement for Hope Reins of Raleigh. For the third summer, big sis had had the amazing oportunity to go to their camp. She has really taken to horses and enjoyed the fellowship! She is so calm and gentle with these beautiful (and very large) creatures. Her talent amazes me! I think she has found something she really enjoys!

On day she took us around to see some of the horses. The property is 30 awesome acres owned by our church.

Poses with a new pony named Hope.

Breath taking view that reminds me of His great glory!

My children never pass up the chance to swing!

This one shows how small the pony is. Lil sis was in awe of the horses!

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Football

Brother's biggest interest is sports.

Football and baseball being his favorites.

He has his football path laid out...

tonight we took the first step to what hopefully will be a long and safe playing career.

We met to get equipment and other details. His coach is exactly what a football coach for this age should be. There will be no silliness and that's how brother wants it. He wanted nothing to do with flag so we are starting with tackle. It is for 6 & 7 year olds.

We are so proud of the young man God is growing in our home.

(Mommy is also praying daily for courage and strength to let him be tough!)

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Sparkly Ears

Lately, lil sis has noticed earrings on big sis and mommy.

We talked about getting her some and when she got birthday money when went for it. As we talked about doing this all she wanted were sparkly pink ears! Well that is what she got!

Sitting in the chair very still...not sure she knew what was coming!

Mommy had called to make sure two people would be there to do the at the same time.

Mixture of shock & surprise!

This look went away quick as the lollipops came out!

It did make it harder to say no to the birthday girl!

Her grandparents were in town to celebrate and daddy met us for lunch at the mall. It's mascot was a monkey...she loved him!!!

We all loved the dessert they brought her!

She was adorable singing to herself!!!

What a fun day at the mall with our three year old!!

THR*EE

Our precious baby girl is three.

She is simply amazing!

She is beautiful inside and out!

She is happy, loving, verbal, spunky, cuddly, caring, nuturing, funny, and all around enjoyable. She really enjoys music and can often be heard sing her own little songs which are a mix of others!

She is very flexible, sleeps and eats like a champ.

She loves preschool and church...social butterfly for sure!

Actually, one thing she doesn't like is to be alone.

She has the best big brother ever! Their relationship is genuine and pure.

I am amazed at how natural it is as well!

She still naps really well but is ok to skip if we are on the go. She lays her head on her blanket when she's sleepy. (yes, that's a paci and like I've said before she might keep it until 5!!!)

She has settled in her big bed well and sleeps great at night! Not many things beat watching a little one sleep especially with their rump in the air like this.

She is another fish. She enjoys the water and is actually beginning to swim. Being fearless helps!

She is very happy to be three!

She is a silly, cuddly bug. This was taken one afternoon on "mommy's bed" after nap. She is not a TV watcher but enjoys waking up slowly in our bed after a nap is cut short.

She just love her "friends" and talks about the a lot. We are so thankful she has a safe, christian preschool to attend with her friends!

When we prayed a child we had no idea what joy she would bring to our family.

Everyday is more special because God gave her to our family!

Our prayer for her is that her light continues to shine as her love for Jesus grows.

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Snow White Party

Birthdays are about making dreams come true...

Lil sis likes all things girly and adores Snow White.

So for months we have been planning a Snow White party for her third birthday.

We invited Snow White herself (via The Fairytale Experience) and booked a room on the preschool hall of our church. As we planned and talked about her party lil sis was very specfic about a few things she wanted. We tried extra hard to incoporate all of her ideas into her party!!