2-24-9

Yesterday was our first full "real" day with Stan & Stephen here. School was fun. Stan is so good at working on his own. Stephen and Sam are enjoying not being the only 5th grader in the basement! (am I really smarter than a 5th grader? not sure, but at least I can keep a step ahead of them!). Mike and Sarah are in the mix as well and are adjusting well to the extra students and FUN in the classroom.

Our friends, Jim & Jodi, made it safely to the Ukraine and have a couple days to settle in while they await an appointment with the judge. Thursday is the day when the adoption proceedings will go forth.....say a prayer that the judge will give his stamp of approval on whatever paperwork there is.

Last night we went up to the church for Sarah and Mike's last Upward basketball practice. Sam, Stan and Stephen were able to shoot around a bit too. Stan is going to be playing pick-up ball with the Junior High kids on Wednesday nights---I think there was some recruiting going on as an eighth grade boy shot hoops with Stan last night!

Today is a regular school day and it is going to be pretty nice out (high 50's). We hope to wrap up school early enough to get outside and PLAY!

Oh and we'll be posting another pic of Michael soon....as of last night, he is now missing TWO front teeth! He's sitting here at my feet right now and that smile is so cute! Sam is mixing up some pancakes for breakfast. Better go get the sausage out.