Bowling

We had a great time bowling this afternoon at Lilac Lanes. Sihin caught on fast and bowled a great first game!

Jolly ol' St. Nick

Oh Christmas Tree

We picked up our Christmas tree and decorated it. Glory loves the Christmas lights and she helped Jenna and I put on the ornaments. What a great first Christmas together!

Glory's 1st Thanksgiving

We have so much to be thankful for this year. Sihin got to celebrate her first Thanksgiving with some of her extended family. She tried her first taste of turkey, stuffing, and pie. She helped make the mashed potatoes.

I am thankful for God's call to adopt. I love my daughter and cherish each and every day that I get to spend with her. She is a tremendous person!

First Snow!

Glory got to experience her first snow! She was VERY cold but enjoyed a walk with her new friend, Hannah and Jenna. They went to the park in our neighborhood. She is looking forward to times when the snow sticks for longer than a day... wait another week or two and she'll be up to her knees in it!

Glory's dream...

Glory: "Mom, I just had the best dream last night. Oh my gosh, it made me so happy!"
Mom: "What was your dream about?"
Glory: "I had a dream that Jesus was King and that we all got taken up to heaven to meet Him."
Mom: "Wow, what was it like in heaven?"
Glory: "Oh, Mom...it was so beautiful. He was there, I could see His face. There were angels on both sides of him. I was just so happy. I can remember that I have never been that happy in my life."
Mom: "That sounds great, maybe He will come tomorrow?"
Glory: "Yes, that would make me so happy!"

...a few moments later...
Mom: "Did He speak in Amharic?"
Glory: "He didn't have to say anything."

"Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious." 1 Peter 3:3-4

This is a beautiful child, inside and out.