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A few weeks ago, Steve and I would cheer at the end of the day "We did it!" Days were so full and such a challenge, we felt so accomplished at the end of each day. But with Samuel sleeping a bit more, and getting use to our routine, things feel a lot easier. Things feel totally do-able now, which is a great feeling. Samuel is now one month old and thriving. He is 10 lbs now and a total porker. We are all really enjoying him.
Hana and Andy have been here for over 4 months now as well and they are doing great. We had one very difficult month with Andy, but the last month with him has gone pretty well. They have learned so much, and progressed so much that we feel such joy and satisfaction with how far they have come. It's incredible how much their English has improved and they are doing fantastic in school and in every other regard.
The other day I took this photo of Becca and Hana sleeping together. These girls are so cute together. Such buddies. They each have their own beds, but they like to sleep together.
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I took photos of the kids school photos with my iphone. But they are still cute. Look how adorable Hana is.
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You should have seen the grin and pride in Andy's face as he brought me his very first school photo package. It was priceless.
I am happy. We all are. What a blessing.
5 comments:
that is SOOO stinkin cool about your ring. and the kids look like they are so happy and doing well. Good luck to the sleeping thing. ♥
Great update! I'm so glad that things are going better and you are adjusting to life with 8 kids. Samuel is a little chunk! I can't believe he's already a month old!
Cool about your ring! You know what would make it perfect? Go have it dipped in platinum or white gold. It's not expensive at all and will really make it look updated.
Love ya!
Loved the update! In that first picture Samuel looks like Jonah to me. Sounds like he could even have the nickname "Chunk" too! Glad things are going well for all of you. All of the kids look great in their school pics! Very cool about your ring! Oh, and I loved the interview with Andy! Take care!
Oh man Amanda! This just makes me cry because I am SO happy for you! I love reading your updates and hearing that life is going smoother! Changes in life can be so stressful but you do stressful so gracefully!
Love Charity and Samuel in their t-shirts! too cute!! You are one brave mama to let 6 kids make cookies in your kitchen - wow! Obviously, it was worth all the work to make them and clean them up for all the memories that I'm sure were made. My favorite picture of all was of Becca and Hana sleeping together. That is such a tender picture - what a special memory that will be.
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