11 months home

11 months home big D!

This weekend he found "James" at Bunny's, and he's been holding James ever since.  His trains are his favorite things.

This afternoon I had an appointment, and as David and I were sitting in the waiting room, and older couple came over and sat beside us.  They were adorable, and the man asked if my son could play with his I-Pad.  I was a little nervous about it!  He then asked if David was adopted, and where from if so.  I told him Korea, and he tapped his sweet little wife on the lap, and grinned really big.  I thought they might kiss David's cheeks!  They proceeded to tell me that they adopted their oldest daughter 45 YEARS AGO from Korea.  They told me about their trip to Seoul, and that she's now a pharmacist in California.  It was such a sweet moment because they genuinely about burst with excitement to visit with David.  I was fascinated by their story.  The man had been stationed in Japan, and they saw the need for orphans to be adopted, and Korea was one of the only international adoption options 45 years ago.  Our visit was short, but I sure would have loved to hear their whole story. They made my day!

HUGE change this month.  With the coming of David's vocabulary is the long awaited passing of the boys' fighting. They still have squabbles, but even in the last week, I've noticed that they are really playing together, A LOT!  It's such a relief because I've been refereeing my days away.  Maybe they are starting to "get" each other.  Their relationship has DEFINITELY been the hardest, and mostly because lack of understanding and communication, but they are moving in the right direction.

Today, the kids had been in the car TOO long.  They were squabbling and I was about to pull out my "crazy," when I decided to roll down all the widows and turn the radio up really loudly as we pulled in the driveway.  They were so happy that we made about 10 laps around the driveway.  They jumped out and started dancing because they were so glad to be home, and I snapped this picture.  It may be my favorite except that Allie was not home. 

And finally for the forever long blog post.  David wore himself out on noodles, but decided he wanted some yesterday.  Don't let one noodle get away big guy.

David Lee White, I don't know how we could love you anymore.  So thankful it's not May 2012!

Came tumbling down

We had a busy weekend!  Went to Bunny and Pappy's house, and I did a TERRIBLE job taking pics.  I have a few that I'll post.  I just didn't take many because it rained all weekend:(

Allie had a cheer event, too.  She's been in tumbling since she was 4, but this was her first year to do cheer.

She really loved it!

All my video on real video camera, but this one I took after it was over with my phone.  She did great!  It's hard to get that video in right format, so this will have to do grandparents;)

First tooth

G lost his first tooth!

It had been dangling a while!  The tooth fairy is very busy:)

Camo Belt testing

Garrett had his third belt testing today.  It was a little LONG for David but he made it without too much of a ruckus.  

I guess Garrett is not shy in front of an audience. I'm really proud of him.  Sitting still and paying attention are pretty tough for this four year old, but all year he's worked really hard to listen and focus while he's in class. 

Most of the time, we are in a rush to be on time.  Allie is my right hand gal, and I asked her to fetch David's socks and shoes.  When I sat down, I realized she'd put her socks on his feet.  Beggers can't be choosers.

Western Days

Last "Western Days" for Gman.  This was my 8th year to watch, and I've got 2 more to go! Yee haw:)

What cha readin?

I ran across this last month, and I HAD to buy it.

I was actually sad after I read it.   We read Good Night moon to the kids and it was SIMPLE.  Just look at the power strip, and all the chords and headphones on the front cover.  Although the book is too funny, it is also sad to think how far from simple we are moving.

For quite a few years we are Seedling lovers.  Garrett really loves them all, and we read a different one every night.  

At the end of each book there is a very SIMPLE devotional appropriate for 3-5 year olds with a scripture to follow.  Garrett gives some of the funniest answers.

I roll over when we are done reading each night, kiss this sweet boy, and think...these eye lashes are too much.  On to the next kid.  

Simple

 Here lately our days have been simply spent.  We've been doing the lysol dance as the tummy bug is winning 4-2.

It seems silly to post about bubbles on the driveway on a day where an attack on one of our beloved American cities has occurred.  Makes me cherish simple days all the more.  My father-in-law has run the Boston several times, and 10 years ago we stood on that race route waiting anxiously and so excitedly for him to cross the finish line.  My stomach did that sickening flop when I heard the news today.  Lord, be with these families who were devastated so senselessly.