Catching Up...

Here are some of the recent happenings around here:

-My brother-in-law Nathan, who is originally from Ghana, became a U.S. citizen! Congratulations, Nathan! 

-Jalen and Jordan dressed up as a clown and a cowboy for their Halloween parade at school.

-A little bit of cousin cuteness:

-We received updated photos of the library we built at Kisanet primary school in Ethiopia. It's good to see the place in use!

-We also received updates and new photos of the children we sponsor in Ethiopia. 3 of them want to be a doctor, and one wants to be an engineer. I hope that they can continue their education to make their dreams come true!

 -The twins went on a field trip to the Festival of Trees:

-We had a very late birthday party for 9 of the cousins on Chris's side of the family:

-It snowed! I'm really hoping that this winter doesn't prove to be as brutal as last year...

-Copper found a new favorite hang-out spot on our front porch:

-Seth and Casey are starting a domestic adoption journey! We wish them all the best, and can't wait to see who God has in store for our family!

To follow their journey, visit their blog at http://trustinginhimalone.blogspot.com/.

-Interesting statements from the two youngest lately:

Jordan: "When we get to heaven someday, maybe we can play dodge-ball with the stars."

Jalen: "Some men are all the way bulbed, and other men are bulbed with hair on their bulbed."

Jordan: "Wow! That snow is cold! It's probably less than 70!"

Jalen: "My bed is a queen." Shana: "My bed is a queen, too." Jalen: "Oh. Then mine must be a prince."

We were discussing coming up with a mission statement for our family. Jalen claims his mission is "to protect the house and be big."