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Third child syndrome

     Karri called  me with a definite motivation. "I need pictures." Her explanation of how time has passed without the camera being focused on Annika was well understood. The early years of life force us into survival mode when we get past the one to one zone, meaning more than two kids. Pictures can be the first to slip by while we try to do it all. 

These girls are so cute, and SWEET SWEET personalities.  

She didn't last too long, but she didn't have to. This was when she was DONE!  She had her favorite duvet and her Mama! What more could she want...... ?! 

The world is her Oyster!

Some people are born with beauty, some are born with brains, and some are born with a beautiful heart ooozing personality inside and out. This girl, Natalia, has them ALL. 

Natalia is so dear to my heart, I've known her for years since she was a little girl and watching her grow up to a beautiful young woman has been breathtaking for me. To see the grounded, intellectual girl that she is, soaring with such a bright future ahead of her, makes me excited to see where her life takes her. 

She is a kind soul, and anyone who is lucky enough to know her will have a richer life.

 

 

 

Our FOURTH *~*~*~*~ of July!!!

There is nothing like seeing the kids filled with excitement, throwing on their funky mix matched outfits that have red white and blue on them. My boys were all about picking out the fireworks and couldn't wait for the games at Heidi's this year. She goes all out with waterballoon contests, sack races, relays, and of course baskets of prizes for the winners. 

These little girls make me happy!

Nothing like losing a tooth in the middle of the party! Just makes the day more memorable :)

Heidi even got the parents involved in the games! I have to add we took the win on the sack races, but as for the Hy-ku (spelling??) contest, judgement was jaded by the girls who gave the win to their parents... I'm still claiming that one. So much fun! 

This one doesn't scream Fourth of July but............. How cute is  Greyson right here?!~

and if your wondering why there aren't more pictures of my boys, some of 'em are going through a phase. I get "The Hand" a lot.... :/

These two have been inseperable lately. Ridiculously adorable.

Maison and Anders really thought they were funny tagging on to this one .....

If your wondering what the secret was.... Bella had just discovered that in the European culture they go topless on the beaches.  I DIDN"T TELL HER!!!!!!! but she is sharing with her best friend...

THANK YOU HEIDI FOR A WONDERFUL FOURTH!

 

A long journey.

Jill and Todd have been through a long treacherous road, awaiting the arrival of their son. Kibru has come to join their family from Ethiopia.  He is one lucky boy to join this warm and loving family that embraces him quickly. They too are lucky to have this  happy all the time, joyful boy, who is adjusting to all the changes so fast.

They  have three other children who welcome him with open arms and are teaching him all he needs to know. Jill home schools these kids, and I am so impressed with the way she handles it, and how well she does. She is one woman that has it all together and you look at her in awe at how she can be so pretty, have a clean house, be so smart and organize a house full of children through their studies, and be connected with her fabulous husband.... (I really could go on). I don't know anyone like her!  Ok. Im getting deep.

I love this family, and they truly make this world a better place.  These 2 quotes came to mind when I think of the Pams. Love these sayings. 

You must be the change you wish to see in the world.  ~Mahatma Ghandi

Unless a life is lived for others it is not worthwhile.  ~ Mother Teresa

lots of fun is had in this family :)