Easter

Easter is my favorite Holiday. It was fun this year to share Easter with Emily. She didn't really understand what Easter was all about, until this year. Of course we had to do all the traditonal Easter stuff, the hunts, the eggs, and the bunny. But, we also spend alot of time teaching in our home the true meaning of Easter, and explaining how it is what sets our faith apart. We made resurrection rolls, which really ended up being a great ministry tool. My kids will remind me that we need to make them, but this year, when it was time I had a house full of children. So, I was able in a tangible way share the death and resurrection of my Lord. The kids were so excited to eat the finished rolls. Then as parents came to retrieve their children, the kids were eager to share with their parents what they had learned. That was really neat to watch. I love seeing excitement for what God's word has to offer. Emily is excited to take the resurrection roll tradition back with her to Taiwan.

Family Day

I can't believe that we just celebrated being a complete family for two years. We decided that when we brought Eleenah home, that we wanted to celebrate every year, but we really didn't want the day to be about her. So, on Feb 26th every year, we celebrate Family Day. We eat at the Japanese Steakhouse, which is always a special treat for the kids. We talk about how special we all are, and how each person in our family plays an important roll. I am so thankful to God for my precious family. He has allowed me more blessings than I could have ever imagined.

Family Day Present

We got the kids a family day present again this year. This time they got a game cube and some games. They have really enjoyed having all their friends and neighbors over to play with it. I just keep laughing because the kids that love it so much all have a wii at their houses, yet they like our game cube.

Newspaper Article from Chinese New Year

The newspaper staff showed up at our Chinese New Year Celebration, and did an article on adoption and finding commonalities with other families for the sake of our children. It turned out to be an interesting article. They used a picture that included all my children, then one of LeeLee and I together.

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Valentine's Day

Here is a rare moment when I can get the three of them to be still long enough to get a picture. They did this for Paul for Valentine's Day.

Daddy Daughter Dance

Noelle loves going to the Daddy Daughter Dance. She looks forward to it all year. Nicole came over and helped her get ready for the dance. Nicole is an awesome hairstylist! Thanks Nicole!