First Day of Preschool!

I never thought this day would come. When Adalyn was born, it seemed like ages before she would walk into Teacher Grandma's house for her first day of school. But, time passes quickly, and I am left a few hours, twice a week, without any children at home... and it breaks my heart. Although Mom is sad, Grandma and Adalyn are very excited. It will be fun watching her learn and grow, and interact with the other students.

Adalyn has also started ballet with Classical Ballet Academy, and is in her friend, Olivia's ballet class. I love watching her dance. She is really good! After watching her big sister, Katelyn, for three years now, Adalyn has already learned everything and will actually do the right step before her teacher even demonstrates! I'm so proud of her!

Life goes on...

So, some of you may have heard that our adoption has been delayed a minimum of one year. We are sad for ourselves and for Kethia. We were looking forward to getting her in the Springtime when everything is beautiful and green, and flowers are blooming everywhere. But, it looks like it may be next winter until she get's to come home to us. This last year has already felt like a lifetime of wait, and it's hard to imagine waiting another year, but we have no control over the situation, and have no other choice, but to be patient.

We are making plans to travel down to Haiti after the 20th of February, and look forward to being with her. Maybe that will be enough to get us through the next year. It will be an amazing adventure, and we are very excited!

We have a great life together...

I love how unique each one of my children are...

Sometimes, a little tantrum is all you need...

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Adalyn is as cute as a bug, but, sometimes she has her moments...

She says and does the cutest things. For instance, a while ago, I was having a hard time getting She and Katelyn to drink their milk, so I told them that milk made their hair pretty...so last night, Adalyn said, "Look Mom!" and I glanced over at her only to find her dipping her little hand in her cup of milk and applying each little drop to her hair. Now, I know what she was thinking. She thought that it really would make her hair pretty, and was trying to make that happen. Branden and I could not stop laughing.

Adalyn enjoying the snow. This was on the day of her actual birthday. I love her little outfit! She's a sweetie!












Branden's Christmas present from me! He was one happy man, and thought of every possible driveway to clear throughout Utah County. He was like a little boy excited about his new toy, and toting it around with him wherever he went. I loved watching him enjoy his new gift.

































We took Kaden and Katelyn skiing at Brighton, and boy, was it cold!!! It was -4 degrees, and we were frozen. But, as you can see, it was beautiful, and worth it in the end. Kaden is becoming quite the pro at skiing, and with more practice, Katelyn will be just as good.

My first goal for the new year...

Kaden,

I promise to finish your mural by your birthday...whatever it takes! This is where we are currently at, and by April, it will be completed. Okay, buddy?

Love,

Mom