Night at the Museum

Not ready for the pool yet?  Backyard water play will work just fine!

We are closing in on the Week 1 mark and we have had a tremendous week together. The girls have adjusted better than we could have imagined.  Each day we have seen more and more of the true personalities.  With swim season in full swing, we have 4 kids who need to be at the pool each morning and 2 who probably should not be around the pool each morning.  God has blessed us with great family and friends who have been willing to shuttle our swimmers back and forth leaving me the opportunity to spend some quiet moments with the little girls.  Our first morning we baked cookies.  The quietness of the house brought out the sweet, silly, and helpful nature of our two youngest daughters.  We mixed, measured, rolled and cut out cookies while eating tortilla chips, of all things.  This morning when Sleyca came downstairs, the first things she did was ask to put her apron on.  (Not sure if she was anticipating more baking or more tortilla chips!)  Again this morning the absence of 4 kids brought laughter, loud chatter, running around, and chasing of the dog.  I liken it to the movie "Night at the Museum," when all of the displays come to life after the museum closes.

We really were not sure what to plan for, prepare for, or anticipate in this first week.  But, God has provided for us every hour.  I know tough times will come, but for now we are still enjoying the sweetness of all of our kids enjoying each other, giving sacrificially of their time and treasures, learning how to communicate with and without words, and watching our family grow in trust and love each day.

Move over Rice and Beans.....Pizza is here to stay!!

 One of the most fun things to see is how the girls are willing to try new foods each day. Our wonderful homeschool and church friends are making dinners for us and each one has been a hit.  Then, since the Nationals won, we had to order pizza one night which was also a big hit!!  Daddy was happy to see his 7 year old daughter adjusting so well to America!

Looking forward to seeing what week 2 has in store for us!!! 

Hey sister, let me teach you about braiding.  (Sunshine was surprisingly gentle on Elizabeth's head)