We have been on the go the last few days and have had such fun. On Thurs. we had to take Logan to see his orthopedic specialist in Indianapolis (he and his sibs all have scholiosis). After good news from Dr. B. that his curve is not worsening at all we all headed to the Childrens Museum. We got to visit with dinosaurs, play dress up, dig in the dirt, play in the water and go through mazes. There was a new comic book display which included an acual batmobile used in the movies and capes for both batman and superman worn in the movies. My "big kid" really liked that. It was a great way to spend a day. Then on Friday we were able to go to an indoor water park recently built in the heart of Amish country in northern Indiana. Found out that Helina is a HUGE water fan. The girl has no fear (which we already knew) and this evidently transends both land and water:). She came down a slide barrelling under water, came up smiling and climbed back up for more. Swim lessons are definitely on the agenda for the summer!!!
Being out and about has also included some encounters with others regarding our diverse family. I had an African American woman approach me when I had Noah in the sling and tell me how adorable he was. This is not anything new as Noah draws attention wherever he goes. People are constantly coming up to him and telling us how cute he is. This woman asked us whether we were fostering him and I told her that he was ours, that we had adopted him. She got this huge smile on her face and said "oh my goodness (with a great southern drawl) that is just the most wonderful thing. Can I give you a hug?". And I gave her a hug and told her that we felt blessed to be able to have these children. We often get stared at but we have yet to encounter anything that isnt positive or encouraging. We are fortunate.
I am really getting the hang of uploading my pics to the computer so I added some new pics of our last few days!
Happy Mothers Day to all of you moms out there!!!!! God bless!
Logan enjoying the water hose
5 comments:
Great pics Amy! The kids all look so great....I cannot believe that Hilena is not afraid of the water...at all!! Go Hilena! That pic that's titled "Kidasaurus cutiepies"....it looks like Logan's feet are massive...until you look a little closer...I love it!!
I don't think we have to worry about Addy and Noah's future marriage, he will always be her first love. He came to visit her at the hospital! I can't wait to get them together again, now that she is Miss personality plus.
Fun post!! I love all the pics of the kiddos... that waterpark looks like a blast! We will have to try that with our kiddos. :)
And I love it that the African American woman gave you a hug. :) See, I think most people do think it's a wonderful thing. I tend to stare a little when I see an adoptive family too, but only because WE'RE one, and I just love seeing diverse families!! They are beautiful to behold. :)
Love ya,
R
I was just looking at the pics again (clicked on them to see bigger) and I was struck by just how beautiful your family is Amy!!!!!
Beautiful kiddos, beautiful mama!!!!
Love,R
I love your pics! you have the most beautiful kids!!!!
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