One thing Haylee asked for long before Christmas and continued until Christmas was a bonnet like Laura on Little House. She was so excited to get one.
Each girl received an Amer*ican Girl doll and an extra outfit. Morgan was thrilled to get hers and the new tap dance outfit
Hannah didn't ask for much, but was very excited with everything she received. We had a hard time getting her to tell us anything she wanted. We knew if the other girls received something, she would also want the same thing.
As we do every Christmas morning, my husband made pancakes. I found mini red and green white chocolate morsels for the pancakes, so they were very festive. We had a wonderful morning!!
I melts my heart when Haylee and Hannah say they are so glad to have a mommy and a daddy. Haylee had said numerous times that this is the best Christmas ever!! I am so happy God placed these girls in our home! It makes my heart ache for the many children still in foster care.
Permancy definately makes a difference. Since our finalization, the girls have improved a great deal. I wonder if it makes a difference in most children adopted from foster care?
Love the bonnet. Oh to live in those days. That is so sweet that she wanted that. :)
ReplyDeleteYour children are just so precious! They are truly lucky girls to have such great parents and you two are such lucky parents to have been blessed with some really great children! I'm glad to hear you had a great Christmas!!!
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Your family is beautiful! I agree I wish every child in foster care could have permanency. Half their child hood is gone before the court makes a decision.
ReplyDeleteSweet, sweet pictures. Their happiness is all over their faces.
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