Favorite Foto Friday #46 - SUMMER LOVIN'

It was two years ago this week that we were in Guatemala picking up Sela - that was true Summer Lovin! Here are few pictures from our trip:

Nathan checking out the cockpit with PopPop

Meeting PopPop for the first time and already in love!The new big brother feeding his baby sister:

Enjoying the pool with Bubie:

Brother and sister resting in bed together

In honor of my Father

For father's day, in honor of my father, we sent baskets filled with food and other household items to the fathers of the students we sponsor in Guatemala. This was such a thrill to see their father's for the first time and of course to see Miriam and Luis looking happy and healthy!

Fathers Day Swimming and Cookout

We had our first pool yesterday. We were invited to Aunt Sherry's and Uncle Saul's house for swimming and a cookout for Fathers Day. I am only sorry that we were not able to spend Fathers Day with my Father as he was on a camping trip. And yes Dad, one year, you will get breakfast in bed!! We love you Dad. Happy Father's Day!

Here are the kids getting ready for their day. Nathan was calling Bubie because he was sad when he learned she wouldn't be joining us:

Sely was happy to wear her flower dress:
Nathan has grown a lot since last year and was very excited to be able to stand in the pool:
The kids had a great time hanging out with family:

Happy Fathers day to all the Fathers and all the special "Fathers" in our life!

Parents Breakfast

As the school year nears an end, Nathan's class held a year end breakfast. Juhani attended with Nathan and both reported having a good time. Here are a few pictures that Juhani sent me of the festivities which included breakfast of muffins and bagels, songs and gifts!

FFF - BLOOPERS

Favorite Foto Friday: BLOOPERS


I could fill pages and pages with these, but will just share a few of my favorites:


Oops...forgot my pants!!

Nathan went through a phase where he lifted his shirt every time I tried to take a picture:

My kids love to be naked - Nathan was caught at the breakfast table without clothes:

Finally, here are the kids 1.5 years ago as I was trying to take a picture for our holiday card:

Strawberry Picking

Yesterday, Mom and I took the kids to pick strawberries. It was a beautiful afternoon, the sun was shining, but unforunately, the ground was muddy from the rains the previous night. The kids ate more strawberries than they put in the basket. Sela didn't even bother to pick them from the vines, she picked them from the basket, ate a bite, put it back and chose another! So, mom ended up with a basket full of strawberries with one bite.

Chicago Trip

We visited with friends from our Guatemalan Adoptive Families group in Chicago last weekend:

Favorite Foto Friday

I am straying from the theme a bit today as we have had so much excitement at our house this week, I just had to share!

Nathan's Godfather Juhani and his wife Sarah returned from Indonesia this week where they have been living for the past two years. We haven't seen them since last summer and Nathan has missed them a lot. We all surprised Nathan by going to pick him up from school. His class was just coming in from their time on the playground.

Nathan was very surprised to see us all, but once he saw "Hani" he didn't want to let go. I don't think he stopped smiling all night! We also celebrated the birthdays of our dogs Onyx and Mishu this week. They both turned 7 recently. They are such happy girls, loyal and loving. We are so blessed to have them in our lives and are so thankful that they are healthy! Here is Mishu:And, Onyx giving Nathan a kiss - Then Nathan gives Onyx a kiss.Have a great weekend everyone!

End of the School Year Picnic

Last night we briefly visited the picnic given by Nathan's school. Sela had a great time on the playground climbing and people watching while Nathan clung to my leg. The kids then got balloons - Sela a flower and Nathan got Elmo - before getting their faces painted: