My Big Boy is Reading

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Some More Pictures

Jalen acting silly - as usual.

Jalen leaving a message for his Nana in St. Louis, MO.

Jalen talking to his Omi in Germany - I just had to take this picture ......

Jalen camping out in his room.

Visiting our Friends in Atlanta

We took these pictures last weekend when visiting our friends in Atlanta. Here's Jalen and Stefan with Gina, a very loving, smart and good dog.

What's a 'Mama'?

I love this story. It was sent to all the CHI (Children's Hope International, our agency) families in the latest newsletter update:

A baby asked God: "They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?"

God said: "Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you."

The child further inquired: "But tell me, here in heaven I don't have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy."

God said: "Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you and you will feel your angel's love and be very happy."

Again the small child asked: "And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don't know the language?"

God said: "Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak."

"And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?"

God said: "Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray."

"Who will protect me?"

God said: "Your angel will defend you even if it means risking its life."

"But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore."

God said: "Your angel will always talk to you about Me and will teach you the way to come back to Me, even though I will always be next to you."

At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth could be heard and the child hurriedly asked: "God, if I am to leave now, please tell me my angel's name."

God said: "You will simply call her MAMA".

Mother's Day

My two boys on this Mother's Day before going out. I can't believe how tall this boy has gotten when he used to be such a little bitty thang. Time just seems to have flown by.

Balloon Fight

This is somewhat what our Mondays and Thursdays look like when Shawn and Mykilie are here while their Mom attends college courses in the evening. It's always a show ..... I love these kiddos.

.... more singing

..... more singing ....