Disappointments and Delights

No letter ever came in the mail as promised about what they decided about Makaylee's sister. But they did call and say they decided to let the gal with her other sister adopt her instead of us. Its too bad they think that would be too many children for our family, because I think the more the merrier! With each child we have added, the joy multiplies!

But God has been good to us and we are counting our blessings! So instead of sitting around feeling sorry for ourselves, our friend Lilian suggested we go to the tulip farm out in Woodburn. I thought the kids wouldn't be very excited because its just flowers, but they were really pumped. And it was only $5 /vehicle- now that's some cheap fun!

Have I mentioned how much we enjoy Lilian? I love that she teaches the kids good old fashioned manners and etiquette. You know, stuff that our generation has basically thrown to the wayside as old fashioned... Its not just for the Amish and my children are treating each other with a lot more respect lately :)

Marquez thought this steam tractor was cool.

glad I picked these ones

Will was very well behaved. He just needs to be kept busy.



Just like in real life. These two are always racing!

he-he

more competitive fun

sweetie pies

I was so proud of Will! He was scared of this slide but finally tried it near the end.

Yee-haw, Marquez! He got to pick out his own pot of tulips because its his birthday tomorrow. He chose the yellow with red highlights. After they die, he'll replant the bulbs in the Fall and they will bloom every year on his birthday week!