Soccer mom

Our oldest had his first game of the season last night. His jersey number is 48. He's playing defense and goalie. He did great on both. In fact, without prejudice I'd say he was one of (if not the) best players on the team! He really made some great stops! More than that though he was showing signs of leadership telling the other boys which positions to take to increase their strengths. I was really proud of our kiddo. He's showing a lot of talent and it's coupled with amazing grades and budding leadership skills. He's turning into quite the young man. Love my boy <3

Hair Care

I am so very blessed to have such a beautiful Baby Girl. She is growing and changing every day and I pray thanksgiving for the privilege of being her mom each morning and each night. I also pray thanks for the many wonderful people who have become a support network for many different aspects of our journey. Yesterday I had a new friend come over and help me with Baby Girl's hair. It's growing like the rest of her and is particularly long on top. Not only did our friend come to teach me, she brought all of the stuff we needed for now and for a little later on! What a blessing! She showed me some tricks and taught me about the product and encouraged me that it'll get faster and easier with practice :)
Well, my Baby Girl was beautiful to start, but she looks so adorable with her hair done!

Big Sister's Birthday

We celebrated Big Sister's 5th birthday today. We were welcomed by all as 'just part of the family.' Not only did we feel welcome, but they all seemed to enjoy theirselves and actually want to be there! Nobody was rushing for the door. They were enjoying their relationships and family time! What a refreshing family experience; one that I felt blessed to be part of. I am so thankful for many aspects of this journey. I love birthday cake :)

Fall

I love each season for different reasons. I love autumn for the smells, warm colors, football, chili, and festivals. The cooler weather the last few days has given us a glimpse of what fall will bring.

We have been and are still waiting on a call to tell us if visitation will move forward with Baby Girl's bio relative. I'm praying that no news is good news. I don't really have any other way to look at it. Today we are one month out from our next court date. I love her. I pray.

She is really getting around now. She crawls full speed on all fours, she pulls up on everything, and she's picking up anything and trying to put it in her mouth!

Our oldest wanted me to be the soccer 'team mom.' with everything going on I told him I just didn't know if I could commit to it. Well no one else volunteered and it's a job that must be done. I guess it's official: I'm a soccer mom! My boy is happy and really it wouldn't be me if I wasn't juggling too much haha!

After the football game I came home to finish making pound cake for tomorrow's teacher brunch at the Elementary school. I make THE Best pound cake. It's a recipe I came by last year when we were doing our GPS training and it's phenomenal! I hope the teachers enjoy it!

I love my family.