Oh and by the way?

Happy 4th....





Last year we tie dyed.












































The year before that, James and Julie's first 4th with us, we took some cheesy pictures in matching t-shirts.






















We did some driveway fireworks.











We got a little scared.










We celebrated freedom.














This year? I don't really have any plans yet.

Some cook out.
Some watermelon.
Some time in the pool.
S'mores?
Light up the leftover fireworks from last year.
Ooh.
Aah.


Enjoy our freedoms.
Be thankful we live in the best country on earth.
Be hopeful we can do better.


Praise God for the six young blessings in my life.
Thank Him for letting them be here with us.
Rejoice that they will grow up here.
In our family.
In America.




Happy Independence Day everyone......

Mirth Monday

"I'd like to talk about my abondonment issues."









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Thank you Bilerico.....
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Summer Fun

This is from my favorite Mommy book, Mitten Strings for God by Katrina Kenison:

Ingredients
1 grass-grown field
several dogs and puppies (if available)
pebbles and sand
1/2 dozen children or more
1 brook

Method
Into field, pour children and dogs, allowing to mix well.
Pour brook over pebbles until slightly frothy.
When children are nicely brown, cool in warm bath.
When dry, serve with milk and freshly baked gingerbread.





























































































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Common Objections to Adoption

My friend Lori posted this clip on her blog and I loved it. She told me I could go ahead and repost, so here it is.

And believe me, in time all the material things will come to you, along with the time to enjoy them. Right now? If you can? If at all possible, give a child a family.







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Farm Friday

It's All Fun and Games Till Someone Gets Pooped On.








So we're sittin' around on a summer's eve.













We're playin' soccer.










We're pettin' chickens.











We're being adorable.











When alls a sudden.....






There was poop.
Green-brown goo.
There were tears.
There was wailing.















Summer fun over.






















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