1. sharing a room with her new sister
2. going out in the cold mornings, bundled in coats over pj's to help her sisters feed their lambs, goats, dog, and cats.
3. playing volleyball with th whole family
4. Meeting BOTH grandma's. She is really fond of Grammie and Nana!
5. Going to church...she sat perfectly quiet the entire service!
6. Mexican food...she wasn't so sure about it at first, but we have have it at least 3 times since being home and she has decided that it isn't so bad. You have to understand that 2 of our biggest concerns were whether she would like Mexican food and horses! lol
7. Doctor, dentist and haircut. She did great at all three!
8. Went to visit her sisters at school and ended up being their "Show and Tell" item.
9. Slumber party-style sleeping. The girls love to sleep in sleeping bags in the playroom while watching a movie when there is no school the next day. She is no exception, at bedtime tonight she motioned to sleep in the playroom and started giggling, and you guessed it, that is where she is right now!
10. A first for all of us and right now one of my favorites...eating dinner together around our table. We finally have the "hole" filled in and it seems that our family is now complete!
I am ashamed to admit that Thanksgiving has not really ever been a favorite holiday of mine. It usually just meant having a LOT of food that I was not particularly fond of (dressing, casseroles, pumpkin pie, veggies, etc) but it was the kick-off to the Christmas season, which I LOVE!!! I have a big feeling that because of the recent addition to our family, that I may be a bit more appreciative of the holiday that SHOULD have the most focus...Thanksgiving! I have been blessed beyond measure and this is the perfect time to reflect and thank God for all that he has provided!
BTW- I am still giddy about the beginning of Christmas Season!
8 comments:
Glad to see that Lilly is doing so well at home. She looks so happy. Hope your family has a Happy Thanksgiving. We both have extra blessings to be thankful for this year.
Julie M.
I love looking at your pictures. Gives us something to look forward to with our "Hope". Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. You don't like pumpkin pie?!
The Vinyards
Congratulations! Lilly looks like she fits right in! What a blessing!
Sheila Barton (Wills Elem.)
What a great post! It's wonderful to see how well she's settling in! Happy Thanksgiving!!
You brought a smile to my face and tears to my eyes reading this post. Lilly is such a sweet girl. Reading about your girls and Lillys firsts is such a blessing. It was so wonderful to meet you in China. You guys are so sweet. I too am giddy about Christmas coming, and can't wait to see our Katies face when she sees the Christmas tree all lit up.
Blessings to all of you,
Shannon Walker
Lilly is just beautiful! it was a happy, happy 1st Thanksgiving for both our families.
Hugs
Susan
Glad to hear you are all home and things are going so well. It was great meeting you all in China. Thanks for keeping the blog going. Give Lilly a hug from Cali and her parents.
Steve & Liesl
Oh, what a beautiful family you have! :) The girls all looks so happy and I LOVE the picture of the sleep over. How sweet!
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