Some have been asking about where we're at with our adoption. I know I haven't talked much about it for a while. There hasn't been a whole lot to update. We've been waiting to hear back on some things, which I did today. Yay!
So our next payment to our agency is the biggie. It's the one that is extremely large. Looking back, I'm so grateful that this payment was not at the very beginning of the process because if would have made me very discouraged. However, now into this process for a year and a half, I can find myself discouraged with the cost of adoption, BUT because I've seen God provided so much so far it's been easier to pull myself out of that discouragement. God has done and still is doing great things whether He decides to provide it all at once or spread it out. It's still His timing and He knows much more then we do. I'm grateful for that and it's becoming easier to be to not fret.
We applied for an interest free adoption loan through Lifesong for Orphans a while ago. They called and said that currently they did not have any funds to help us out but they felt we were perfect canidates and still wanted to help. They asked for permission to send our information on to Pathways for Little Feet. Well, after a few weeks of emails and more paperwork, Pathways called today and said that we have been approved for an interest free loan! It's a good chunk of money which will help incredibly, but there will still be a lot more needed to meet our current goal.
Once we pay our current payment to our agency it sounds like we will get our referrals!!! We are so anxious to get pictures of our kiddos! Once we do, I have no idea how much longer it will be. We work on one stage at a time. :)
Maybe you've also heard that we are moving! Jason's parents are moving into a new home and we are buying their current house. We are VERY excited for the extra space, which will help so much for when we have five kiddos. Not to mention that there isn't any updating to do and no house projects to work on. We'll be able to move in and then work on projects that we WANT to work on like gardening and chicken coops! This move is such a blessing and we are so grateful that God has lined everything up! And Jason's brother is buying our current house so we are not having the stress of finding a buyer! Praise God! We close on the house June 15th and will move in the few weeks after that depending on timing for John and Becky. So excited!
Please pray that God would continue to provide for the adoption and give us patience as we wait.
Monday, May 14, 2012
you don't see that in public school
I'm back. Well, at least for today.
Another post of "you don't see that in public school." Well, okay so a student in public school might be able to eventually take a cooking class in junior high or high school but not in 2nd grade. Last week Caedmon learned how to make an Egg in a Toast Hole. He made them for all of us the morning he learned (with a little supervision). He still has that "I'm afraid I might get burned" thing going on with his hands, but he did great! He will eventually learn to cook like a fearless mom who is more concerned with ruining the food then burning the tips of fingers.
Tonight we will be planting the garden at the new house. We're doing The Family Crawford Garden, which mostly consist of Uncle Eric and myself caring for the garden and everyone else helping by eating what comes out of the garden. Which seems to be working out so far. I told Eric that I'm not picky about how it gets planted as long as it doesn't look butt ugly.
I do want the kids to help out so they can learn about gardening. It will greatly benefit them into adulthood. I would just LOVE it if all three of our kids ended up having bright green thumbs. We shall see.... I'm pretty excited for them to help pick the produce. It is both a chance to appreciate hard work and and see what God can do with a seed, dirt, water, and some sunshine.
Another post of "you don't see that in public school." Well, okay so a student in public school might be able to eventually take a cooking class in junior high or high school but not in 2nd grade. Last week Caedmon learned how to make an Egg in a Toast Hole. He made them for all of us the morning he learned (with a little supervision). He still has that "I'm afraid I might get burned" thing going on with his hands, but he did great! He will eventually learn to cook like a fearless mom who is more concerned with ruining the food then burning the tips of fingers.
Tonight we will be planting the garden at the new house. We're doing The Family Crawford Garden, which mostly consist of Uncle Eric and myself caring for the garden and everyone else helping by eating what comes out of the garden. Which seems to be working out so far. I told Eric that I'm not picky about how it gets planted as long as it doesn't look butt ugly.
I do want the kids to help out so they can learn about gardening. It will greatly benefit them into adulthood. I would just LOVE it if all three of our kids ended up having bright green thumbs. We shall see.... I'm pretty excited for them to help pick the produce. It is both a chance to appreciate hard work and and see what God can do with a seed, dirt, water, and some sunshine.
Monday, April 30, 2012
a word from Roxy
Roxy here. Every Wednesday night the dad, mom, boy, girl, and the one that smells like pee go away to something they call D6. Is that some kind of vitamin or something? Anyways, the girl came home with this thing and put it on my face. Then she kept singing, "You keep your iPOD, I'll keep my iPATCH! You keep your iPAD, I'll keep my iPATCH. You keep your iPHONE, I'll keep my iPATCH." I do not understand.
Apparently the boy is blind as a bat. He put his magnifying glasses on my face and I could not see a thing.
The boy just finished a book called "Hank the Cow Dog." I think that explains this form of torture. Yee-haw you little stinkin' jerk.
More Colorado
Most of my week in Colorado I had no car and was pretty much stuck at my dads house with the kids since everyone was at work. Even Jason was working in Denver for three days. I would have visited more family during the day while everyone was a work but that's a little difficult without wheels, especially when you're out in the country. Oh well. Another time.
While everyone was at work I had to keep kids busy and out of trouble. We did school work, water color painted, read lots of books, watched movies, went on walks, took naps, and just played a lot. One morning we made forts. The evenings were spent gardening with grandpa, coloring with grandma, making music, taking long baths, and snuggling on the couch for a movie or reading.
Here's a few random pictures and some from the fort morning.
Having fun with grandma's clothes pins.
For some reason this little hill in the backyard is the place to rub dirt in each others hair.
Coloring relaxes Grandma's and kids.
Learning about accompaniment while singing along to Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. I even got out my old clarinet and played a little bit too.
Grandpa is pretty great at entertaining the kids.
Forts.
While everyone was at work I had to keep kids busy and out of trouble. We did school work, water color painted, read lots of books, watched movies, went on walks, took naps, and just played a lot. One morning we made forts. The evenings were spent gardening with grandpa, coloring with grandma, making music, taking long baths, and snuggling on the couch for a movie or reading.
Here's a few random pictures and some from the fort morning.
Having fun with grandma's clothes pins.
For some reason this little hill in the backyard is the place to rub dirt in each others hair.
Coloring relaxes Grandma's and kids.
Learning about accompaniment while singing along to Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. I even got out my old clarinet and played a little bit too.
Grandpa is pretty great at entertaining the kids.
Forts.
Rocky Mountain National Park
It's hard to believe that just a few days ago we were high up in the mountains. It was so exciting to start the drive to Estes Park and start to see the outline of the mountains. It had been way too long for me! And how sad it was to drive away and watch them fade out of sight.
This was the kids first trip to the mountains. I was so excited for them to see them. Caedmon was very set on collecting some mountain rocks. Payton kept telling Reagan that God made the mountains.
I LOVE the mountains. The smell instantly takes me back to Horn Creek where our family used to go for a week long conference every year when my parents were missionaries. Pop and I talked about those days some. It made me really miss being a kiddo.
Skipping rocks at the lake in Estes after a picnic lunch.
In Rocky Mountain National Park. First family trip to the mountains!
It was still too early in the season to get to go higher. But we still had an awesome view! It was cold and windy!
Having a snowball fight with Grandpa.
In some spots the snow was still above the kids heads.
Even Minnie Mouse came up the mountain. Very important.
Hidden Valley Trail
Next year I'd like to take the kids on a horse back ride in the mountains or spend a few days camping. .. we'll see.
This was the kids first trip to the mountains. I was so excited for them to see them. Caedmon was very set on collecting some mountain rocks. Payton kept telling Reagan that God made the mountains.
I LOVE the mountains. The smell instantly takes me back to Horn Creek where our family used to go for a week long conference every year when my parents were missionaries. Pop and I talked about those days some. It made me really miss being a kiddo.
Skipping rocks at the lake in Estes after a picnic lunch.
Having a snowball fight with Grandpa.
Hidden Valley Trail
Next year I'd like to take the kids on a horse back ride in the mountains or spend a few days camping. .. we'll see.
Monday, April 23, 2012
You don't see that in public school
I asked my Pop to share with the kids some of his gardening knowledge during our Colorado visit. So far they've learned a little bit about manure tea, composting, starting plants indoor, and have helped plant a few rows of corn.
They are learning how different things are here. Back in Ames we don't have a lot of weeds that produce stickers. Ouch! The kids are learning fast that shoes are a requirement while playing outside.
Time for tea! Manure tea that is. Or poop soup as some gardeners call it. The baby plants love it. You don't see THAT in public school!
Helping grandpa plant some corn.
They are learning how different things are here. Back in Ames we don't have a lot of weeds that produce stickers. Ouch! The kids are learning fast that shoes are a requirement while playing outside.
Time for tea! Manure tea that is. Or poop soup as some gardeners call it. The baby plants love it. You don't see THAT in public school!
Helping grandpa plant some corn.
Hooded Towel
My brother Nate and his wife Emily are expecting their first kiddo next month. Last weekend their friend threw them a baby shower. Sadly I couldn't go because they live in Oregon but it was fun to get something made and send it in time for the baby shower.
I made Miss Meschke a hooded towel and paired it with some Burt's Bees soap and lotion. It will be very big for her for a long time but I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out. Emily's cats name is Stella so I personalized the towel a bit. Miss Reagan modeled it for me before I put it in the mail.
I made Miss Meschke a hooded towel and paired it with some Burt's Bees soap and lotion. It will be very big for her for a long time but I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out. Emily's cats name is Stella so I personalized the towel a bit. Miss Reagan modeled it for me before I put it in the mail.
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