The Great Snow Storm of 2014 ;)

Well, really it was more like the light dusting of snow 2014, but in Rebecca, GA.......we take what we can get. :)

We knew the "Winter weather" was coming so how did we prepare???

Spa Night ;)

Hannah didn't know what to think about the bubbles at first, but soon, just like every other female, she realized it was marvelous! 

We woke up this morning to a little bit of a disappointment, but headed out to enjoy.

We They ran around finding any little bit of accumulation to play in

and hit the jackpot on the trampoline :)

  

All in all it was a good Snow Day!

and now.....

A few random shots of cuteness :)

Little Stinker thought she was something in her pig-tails.

She kept turning her head back and forth to try and see them. :)

she even loved up to Deacon for some pictures :)

A-F-O-so fabulous!

We went on Friday and picked up Hannah's AFO's (ankle foot orthotics).  Hannah refers to them as her "boots", and they are O so fabulous on her. :) Mr. Jeff even hooked her up with some hearts on them.

So far, so good with them!  The only little bump we've had was an expected one..........finding shoes to go over those dog-gone things.

Converse won so we are sporting our "All Stars" with everything.  Even our Sunday dresses!

 

She is taking it all in stride

 and doing it all with that beautiful smile on her face :)

A Busy, but Fun Filled Week :)

On Sunday we headed out for Atlanta.  Hannah had a Dr.'s appointment bright and early Monday morning to get her casts taken off and pins out.  As you would expect, the Dr.'s visit wasn't exactly pleasant, but.....

they're off :)....we made it through it (whew)

We left the Dr.'s appt. and went to see the OT.  She made us some splints that Hannah is now sporting. :)

Monday was also MK's birthday and we were only about 5 miles from the American Girl store sooooooo

.....yep, you guessed it :)

Deacon was even excited ;)

When we rounded the corner and saw the store, there was a lot of squealing!  I even heard my sweet baby boy make the comment, "I'm so excited I can't even feel my legs" :) :) (love you Deacon)

We quickly found Isabelle (2014 Girl of the Year),

and it was a Happy, Happy birthday for Mary Kathryn!

When we left the AG store, we did find the Lego store for Deacon. :)

Fast forward to the end of the week, and on Friday morning Hannah got her AFO's (pics of those to come later).

That afternoon, we picked the kids up early from school and headed to Athens to watch the Gym Dogs!! We had a ball!  It was our first meet, but certainly won't be our last.  Hannah was up jumping and dancing the whole time, and every time I glanced over at MK she had the biggest smile on her face.  To top it all off they won.....GO DAWGS!

Wouldn't take anything for the life I am blessed with!!

So Proud of My Big Girl

Today Mary Kathryn competed in her very first meet.  She has only been in gymnastics for six months, so we weren't quite sure she was ready for this.  It has been a learning process for us all.

We are a very "sporty" family with Stephen being a coach and all, but we know the basics....football, baseball, and softball.  We know all about touchdowns, homeruns, and double plays, but we have had to spend the last few months learning about gymnastics, or trying our best to.  We have learned all about back walk-overs, hand stands, and the best hairspray to use to keep the hair up through the entire competition.  I even now know the correct way to give well wishes to a gymnast is to tell them, "stick it.":) :)

But,  I'm not going to lie....this morning my stomach was in knots!  I was so anxious and nervous for her.  We had a couple of meltdowns last night, and at one point I even heard the words, "I'm just not going to do it, Mama."  But today, when it was game time, SISTA SHOWED OUT!  They ALL did.

So proud of FGA! (Fitzgerald Gymnastic Academy)

First up was Beam

Then Floor 

Vault

and finally, Bars 

Did I mention how proud I was!?!?!?!?!  :)

And the best part of the day for her......showing me her hand full of medals

she even got two third place medals

WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU MARY KATHRYN! 

Psalm 127:3 “Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.”

Can you believe......

.......Hannah has been home for nine months now.  Man o man how much she has changed.  She was beautiful the day I first met her, but she is absolutely gorgeous now!

I am overwhelmed with emotion most every time I look at her.  It's hard to describe.  

Before Hannah came home, her personality was described at shy and quiet.  Her carers were even very worried about her having a really hard time transitioning into our family.  

But the little Priss we know today is nothing of the sort.  She is large and in charge! :)  I would describe her personality as lively, head strong, full of love, very friendly, social butterfly, and outgoing.

I think that's what breaks my heart the most.  I have no doubt that in China she was shy and timid, but that's not her at all. It tears me apart to think of a time that my sassy little heifer (I call her with love) could not be or was not herself.  It is amazing what love, security, a Mama, and a Daddy can bring out.

I am still amazed how God could make a child (all the way around the world mind you) that was so perfect for our family, and a family, a crazy, loud, sometimes "disfunctional" family,  that was perfect for a shy, timid, quiet little girl born in China.

You know we are from South Georgia so I just have to say it.......ain't God Good! ;)