Saturday, September 29, 2007
The Face of Love
There is nothing in the world more divine than this face, this smile. I could take in her animated expressions and contagious laughter all day long. What an amazing gift the Lord has given us. Thanks be to God for our miracle child!
Thursday, September 27, 2007
The Excitement is Building
I am getting so excited about adoption that I can hardly sleep at night. I lie awake contemplating the details...what our future child might look like and when s/he will come into our family. I know it is a huge sacrifice, but it is the biggest gift of love I could ever wish to give. My heart is 100% prepared for this undertaking, and I'm ready to move forward with this process!
As we put the final touches on our family profile, I pray that God will lead the right birthparent to us. Our hearts are overjoyed at the prospect of loving another child as our own, and I look forward to the day we bring that baby into our lives.
I'd like to share an article about adoption...
Why should Christians consider adoption?
First, God is the creator of life. Every child, born and unborn, is created in His image and therefore has intrinsic worth! While the church has for many years championed the cause of the unborn through pro-life activity, it has not been nearly as supportive in finding homes for the newborn children of these crisis pregnancies. In fact, this is often one of the charges leveled by so-called pro-choice advocates! Adoption completes the cycle of a true pro-life position. If we are going to be pro-life, we must also be "pro-adoption!"
Second, adoption is good for a child. Through adoption a child gains the opportunity to live in a two-parent home with a loving mother and father. Through adoption these little ones are introduced to the loving embrace of Jesus Christ, affecting them for eternity. Practically speaking, adoptive homes are more likely to be stable, loving, and economically secure than the average home. Adoption gives a child an outstanding opportunity for success in life!
Third, adoption is good for the birth mother. The damage done to women through abortion is truly horrible. Post-abortion stress syndrome affects tens of thousand of women, making them vulnerable to many physical and psychological illnesses. But worse than these problems is the weight of guilt that many women bear for years due to the taking of the life of their unborn child. Studies show that birth fathers suffer many of the same difficulties. By making adoption more common, more women will choose to place their children into the permanent embrace of a loving Christian home.
Finally, adoption is good for the adoptive family. Parenting is a very strong and God-given desire for most couples. Yet many cannot conceive. In addition, many older couples are choosing to raise a "second family" after their biological children have left the house. These couples have a tremendous capacity of love and strongly desire to become adoptive parents. They are committed to giving a child a loving and permanent home through adoption.
When Christians adopt, we demonstrate love to the watching world. We show love not only in word, but also in action. When we adopt, we choose to give our life away. After all, adoption is expensive; it is inconvenient; and finally, it lasts a lifetime!
Why would we do this? Very simple: "We love because he first loved us." (1 John 4:19). Isn't it is time for Christians to realize that our lives are not our own?
Now is the time for the Church to rise up and take seriously the Biblical mandate of James 1:27 "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress..."
More and more followers of Christ are choosing to adopt. They do so carefully and intentionally after counsel and much prayer. It is not an easy decision for many believers, but it is very often the right decision. Jesus says, "I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these my brothers you did it for me." (Matthew 25:40).
May you be blessed by these strong, truth-filled words. ~Ramona
As we put the final touches on our family profile, I pray that God will lead the right birthparent to us. Our hearts are overjoyed at the prospect of loving another child as our own, and I look forward to the day we bring that baby into our lives.
I'd like to share an article about adoption...
Why should Christians consider adoption?
First, God is the creator of life. Every child, born and unborn, is created in His image and therefore has intrinsic worth! While the church has for many years championed the cause of the unborn through pro-life activity, it has not been nearly as supportive in finding homes for the newborn children of these crisis pregnancies. In fact, this is often one of the charges leveled by so-called pro-choice advocates! Adoption completes the cycle of a true pro-life position. If we are going to be pro-life, we must also be "pro-adoption!"
Second, adoption is good for a child. Through adoption a child gains the opportunity to live in a two-parent home with a loving mother and father. Through adoption these little ones are introduced to the loving embrace of Jesus Christ, affecting them for eternity. Practically speaking, adoptive homes are more likely to be stable, loving, and economically secure than the average home. Adoption gives a child an outstanding opportunity for success in life!
Third, adoption is good for the birth mother. The damage done to women through abortion is truly horrible. Post-abortion stress syndrome affects tens of thousand of women, making them vulnerable to many physical and psychological illnesses. But worse than these problems is the weight of guilt that many women bear for years due to the taking of the life of their unborn child. Studies show that birth fathers suffer many of the same difficulties. By making adoption more common, more women will choose to place their children into the permanent embrace of a loving Christian home.
Finally, adoption is good for the adoptive family. Parenting is a very strong and God-given desire for most couples. Yet many cannot conceive. In addition, many older couples are choosing to raise a "second family" after their biological children have left the house. These couples have a tremendous capacity of love and strongly desire to become adoptive parents. They are committed to giving a child a loving and permanent home through adoption.
When Christians adopt, we demonstrate love to the watching world. We show love not only in word, but also in action. When we adopt, we choose to give our life away. After all, adoption is expensive; it is inconvenient; and finally, it lasts a lifetime!
Why would we do this? Very simple: "We love because he first loved us." (1 John 4:19). Isn't it is time for Christians to realize that our lives are not our own?
Now is the time for the Church to rise up and take seriously the Biblical mandate of James 1:27 "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress..."
More and more followers of Christ are choosing to adopt. They do so carefully and intentionally after counsel and much prayer. It is not an easy decision for many believers, but it is very often the right decision. Jesus says, "I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these my brothers you did it for me." (Matthew 25:40).
May you be blessed by these strong, truth-filled words. ~Ramona
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Potty-Time
This morning Liliana looked all over for her daddy and found that he was in the restroom. Trying to peer under the door, she asked, "Daddy, are you okay in there?" After hearing his affirmative reply, she said, "Be careful. Don't fall in the potty!"
Monday, September 24, 2007
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Better Hands
I just have to share these lyrics. So incredibly beautiful and inspiring!
It's like the sun is shining when the rain is pouring down;
It's like my soul is flying, though my feet are on the ground;
Its like the world is silent, though I know it isnt true;
Its like the breath of Jesus is right here in this room;
So take this heart of mine--there's no doubt...
I'm in better hands now.
It's like the sun is shining when the rain is pouring down;
It's like my soul is flying, though my feet are on the ground;
Its like the world is silent, though I know it isnt true;
Its like the breath of Jesus is right here in this room;
So take this heart of mine--there's no doubt...
I'm in better hands now.
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It's Electric!
Liliana and I had quite a hair-raising experience at the Magic House today! I love this experiment in electricity so much that I just have to do it every time. I guess I'll always be a kid at heart!
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Celebrate Good Times
Liliana and her cousins play in the sandbox together. To celebrate Liliana's birthday weekend, the kids enjoyed cake for breakfast and stayed in their jammies all morning. We really know how to par-tay! 
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Trusting God
The God who created, named and numbered the stars in the heavens also numbers the hairs of my head...He pays attention to very big things and to very small ones. What matters to me matters to Him, and that changes my life. ~Elisabeth Elliot
Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to an all-knowing God. ~Corie Ten Boom
Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you. ~Psalm 55:22
These are a few of my very favorite quotes and verses regarding our trust in God. Isn't it amazing that the God of the universe cares about the tiniest details of our daily lives. So humbling and and so encouraging.
Whatever is troubling or grieving you today...leave it in the hands of God and know that He will take care of it.
May you blessed today! Ramona
Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to an all-knowing God. ~Corie Ten Boom
Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you. ~Psalm 55:22
These are a few of my very favorite quotes and verses regarding our trust in God. Isn't it amazing that the God of the universe cares about the tiniest details of our daily lives. So humbling and and so encouraging.
Whatever is troubling or grieving you today...leave it in the hands of God and know that He will take care of it.
May you blessed today! Ramona
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
When One Door Closes, Another Opens!
God has a wonderful plan for our family, and we're excited to see what doors He opens in the coming weeks. Our journey through infertility has brought so many disappointments and such heartache, but we know that our years in the refining fire have prepared us for beautiful things to come.
Our family is not complete, and we know that without a doubt. The more we research adoption, the more we understand the glory of this amazing lifelong gift! And the more we realize that God has another child for us. What a touching reminder of God's devotion--that He has adopted each one of us into His family and calls us His children. I am ready to journey down the road to adoption. I have so much love in my heart, and I yearn to give it away!
Please lift up our desire for another child. Pray that God will guide us to the one who belongs in our home.
Trusting in His timing,
Ramona
Our family is not complete, and we know that without a doubt. The more we research adoption, the more we understand the glory of this amazing lifelong gift! And the more we realize that God has another child for us. What a touching reminder of God's devotion--that He has adopted each one of us into His family and calls us His children. I am ready to journey down the road to adoption. I have so much love in my heart, and I yearn to give it away!
Please lift up our desire for another child. Pray that God will guide us to the one who belongs in our home.
Trusting in His timing,
Ramona
Pieces of Cake
My new women's Bible Study commenced tonight. 1 John...rich stuff. I look forward to the study and the fellowship. The group consists of one close friend and many gals I barely know. It seems like it's going to be a deep & honest opportunity for spiritual growth. That's my kind of Tuesday night!
On the home front, we're gearing up for a big family weekend. All of Liliana's grandparents will be here, along with other beloved family members. With seven guests joining us, we're destined to have a terrific time. I've already begun preparing Liliana for a "sleepover" in Mommy and Daddy's room. We'll be bunking with the birthday girl so that her room is available for Grammy.
Liliana's celebration should be a piece of cake (pun totally intended). All she wants is a pink birthday cake, candles and a showing of "Stuart Little." I'd say we have it pretty easy this year. Starting next week, we embark on a new adventure: nighttime in a big girl bed! I'm sure we're in store for all kinds of fun.
Here's to living the life! Ramona
On the home front, we're gearing up for a big family weekend. All of Liliana's grandparents will be here, along with other beloved family members. With seven guests joining us, we're destined to have a terrific time. I've already begun preparing Liliana for a "sleepover" in Mommy and Daddy's room. We'll be bunking with the birthday girl so that her room is available for Grammy.
Liliana's celebration should be a piece of cake (pun totally intended). All she wants is a pink birthday cake, candles and a showing of "Stuart Little." I'd say we have it pretty easy this year. Starting next week, we embark on a new adventure: nighttime in a big girl bed! I'm sure we're in store for all kinds of fun.
Here's to living the life! Ramona
Monday, September 17, 2007
Answered Prayer
Liliana and I are so pleased that Wade has returned home from Nashville. He was gone for 4 days, and we really missed him. Although I would have loved to attend the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) world conference with Wade, it seems that the solo experience was very good for him in the professional, emotional and spiritual realms.
While Wade was away, I was very busy taking care of family business and beginning a new counseling venture. As a long-awaited answer to prayer, the Lord recently brought the perfect opportunity into my life. I am so excited to be using my counseling skills and license in a more formal capacity. As a private contractor, I provide counseling & consultation to parents of children with behavioral issues. How perfect! And, as icing on the cake...all of the work takes place in the comfort of my own home, mainly over the phone. I am lovin' it!
On to more good news: God is in the midst of answering prayer regarding our desire for children! Wade is experiencing a stonger call toward adoption, which is wonderful news to me since I've been ready for months. We are now stepping up our search for the right agency or attorney. Our goal is to narrow down the options, so that we may begin the process as soon as possible. Believe it or not, the wait for an infant can be up to three years in the U.S. If you have had experience with domestic infant adoption, we'd love to hear about it! Feel free to leave it in the comment section or email us.
Thanks again for your prayer and support. We are so blessed.
To God be all the glory, Ramona
While Wade was away, I was very busy taking care of family business and beginning a new counseling venture. As a long-awaited answer to prayer, the Lord recently brought the perfect opportunity into my life. I am so excited to be using my counseling skills and license in a more formal capacity. As a private contractor, I provide counseling & consultation to parents of children with behavioral issues. How perfect! And, as icing on the cake...all of the work takes place in the comfort of my own home, mainly over the phone. I am lovin' it!
On to more good news: God is in the midst of answering prayer regarding our desire for children! Wade is experiencing a stonger call toward adoption, which is wonderful news to me since I've been ready for months. We are now stepping up our search for the right agency or attorney. Our goal is to narrow down the options, so that we may begin the process as soon as possible. Believe it or not, the wait for an infant can be up to three years in the U.S. If you have had experience with domestic infant adoption, we'd love to hear about it! Feel free to leave it in the comment section or email us.
Thanks again for your prayer and support. We are so blessed.
To God be all the glory, Ramona
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Meercats, Children and Goats, Oh My!
Liliana and Stuart have a little fun as meercats. 
"Oh, yeah! Brush me right there!" That goat is in heaven!
"Oh, yeah! Brush me right there!" That goat is in heaven!
Makin' Tracks at the Zoo
Liliana and I enjoyed a fun-filled morning with some friends at the zoo. Here's my brave girl in the mouth of a hippo, preparing for her bongo debut and just being a busy body. 
If you know her, you realize that she is always busy!
If you know her, you realize that she is always busy!
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
They Grow Up So Fast
Here's Liliana when she was just a few months old. In just a few days, she'll be turning three! My precious baby is becoming such a sweet little lady. She already weighs 40 pounds and is wearing size 4-5 clothing!
Today I took her to the church nursery during our small group activities. Before I dropped her off, she looked at me with those big blue eyes and said with a quivering little voice, "Mama, I'll miss you. I think I'm going to cry." I was so touched! I almost cried, too! My daughter is such a sweetheart. I thank God for her each and every day!
Blessings, Ramona
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Love One Another
Thank you to those who have been so uplifting and kind. It is clear that, in God's wisdom, He often meets our needs by showing His love for us through the hands and hearts of others. I have experienced that love on many occasions, and yesterday was one of them.
The grief process is tricky. Having suffered so many losses the past few years, I've found that the emotions tend to wax and wane with little warning. No one is immune from the effects of loss, not even a professional counselor. Yes, we therapists are human, just like everyone else.
Even in the midst of personal trials, it is always my sincere desire to be a blessing to others. Unfortunately, there are some who have the opposite perspective. After reading the personal attack left by an anonymous reader, I initially felt disheartened. I wondered how someone could read this blog and completely fail to see it's purpose. Then I quickly realized that the author doesn't know me at all. In fact, the comments say nothing about me and everything about the person who wrote them. It's sad to see someone with so little compassion and so much bitterness in his heart.
What a poignant example that we live in a fallen world, full of broken people in need of true redemption. As God's children, we are called to share our burdens and joys with one another--to encourage and strengthen one another in love. That's what this blog is all about. I've promised to be real here, and that's what I will continue to do. After all, this is my personal journal, made public to show God's grace and reflect His glory.
We each have a unique message to deliver, a unique song to sing, a unique act of love to bestow. ~John Powell
I expect to pass through this life but once. If, therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and not deter or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again. ~William Penn
The grief process is tricky. Having suffered so many losses the past few years, I've found that the emotions tend to wax and wane with little warning. No one is immune from the effects of loss, not even a professional counselor. Yes, we therapists are human, just like everyone else.
Even in the midst of personal trials, it is always my sincere desire to be a blessing to others. Unfortunately, there are some who have the opposite perspective. After reading the personal attack left by an anonymous reader, I initially felt disheartened. I wondered how someone could read this blog and completely fail to see it's purpose. Then I quickly realized that the author doesn't know me at all. In fact, the comments say nothing about me and everything about the person who wrote them. It's sad to see someone with so little compassion and so much bitterness in his heart.
What a poignant example that we live in a fallen world, full of broken people in need of true redemption. As God's children, we are called to share our burdens and joys with one another--to encourage and strengthen one another in love. That's what this blog is all about. I've promised to be real here, and that's what I will continue to do. After all, this is my personal journal, made public to show God's grace and reflect His glory.
We each have a unique message to deliver, a unique song to sing, a unique act of love to bestow. ~John Powell
I expect to pass through this life but once. If, therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, and not deter or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again. ~William Penn
John 13:34 "I give you a new command. Love one another. You must love one another, just as I have loved you."
Every single act of love bears the imprint of God. Let us truly love one another. ~Ramona
Monday, September 10, 2007
Not One of My Better Days
This is a difficult day for me. September 10th, 2007 was the due date for the precious baby we lost in February. I've been aware of the approaching date, but I honestly didn't think it would hit me so hard. That's one of the toughest things about suffering a miscarriage. You just don't know how you'll be feeling one day to the next. You believe you're making good progress, and Bam! Something triggers the grief, and it's waterworks all over again.
I'm so ready for another child to become a part of our family, but all I can do is wait. It's very stressful for an achiever-type to sit on her hands and do nothing. Even though I'm ready to dive into the adoption process head-first, my husband isn't there yet. And we both have to be on the same page before we proceed. In the meantime, I've been working to prepare our home for a second child...but I'm feeling discouraged today. My heart tells me, "Press on and stay faithful." But my mind says, "Just give up."
And then I feel guilty for feeling bad when we have so many blessings in our lives...especially sweet Liliana. But I can't shake this longing. I know that our family is incomplete, and I feel led to adopt. Why would God give me this great desire for adoption without the ability to do something about it? I'm tired of waiting.
Well, as you can tell, this is not my best day. I hesitate to publish these kinds of journal entries, because they're not pretty. But I've promised to be real. So here it is, folks. I'm sad, discouraged and officially human.
I know the Lord hears my cries, and I know He loves me. I will feel better tomorrow.
Praying for strength, comfort and wisdom. ~Ramona
I'm so ready for another child to become a part of our family, but all I can do is wait. It's very stressful for an achiever-type to sit on her hands and do nothing. Even though I'm ready to dive into the adoption process head-first, my husband isn't there yet. And we both have to be on the same page before we proceed. In the meantime, I've been working to prepare our home for a second child...but I'm feeling discouraged today. My heart tells me, "Press on and stay faithful." But my mind says, "Just give up."
And then I feel guilty for feeling bad when we have so many blessings in our lives...especially sweet Liliana. But I can't shake this longing. I know that our family is incomplete, and I feel led to adopt. Why would God give me this great desire for adoption without the ability to do something about it? I'm tired of waiting.
Well, as you can tell, this is not my best day. I hesitate to publish these kinds of journal entries, because they're not pretty. But I've promised to be real. So here it is, folks. I'm sad, discouraged and officially human.
I know the Lord hears my cries, and I know He loves me. I will feel better tomorrow.
Praying for strength, comfort and wisdom. ~Ramona
Sunday, September 09, 2007
Hollywood Stars
Baby, we should be in pictures!
Here we are with neighbors at our Hollywood Red Carpet event. Just in case you don't recognize us, I'm Sandra Bullock (as Gracie Hart under cover as Gracie Lou Freebush in Miss Congeniality) and Wade is my hubby, Jesse James (from Monster Garage). What a maaaahhvelous evening, dahling!
Here we are with neighbors at our Hollywood Red Carpet event. Just in case you don't recognize us, I'm Sandra Bullock (as Gracie Hart under cover as Gracie Lou Freebush in Miss Congeniality) and Wade is my hubby, Jesse James (from Monster Garage). What a maaaahhvelous evening, dahling!
Lights, Camera, Action!
Saturday, September 08, 2007
Preparing for Rain
My hope for a pregnancy is dashed this month. The ever-uninvited and unwelcome Aunt Flo made her monthly visit. Despite our efforts to keep her away, she just keeps showing up! I'm disappointed, but not surprised. It'll take a miracle for a natural pregnancy to occur. Thankfully, though, God is in the business of creating miracles every single moment!
I recently began taking a supplement called Female Reproductive Factor. It contains a number of vitamins and herbal blends that "promote female reproductive health." Many women swear by it for achieving pregnancy. I don't expect it to do what IUI and IVF couldn't...but I figured it's worth a shot. What's $60 compared to $17,000? I'll use it for three months, and go from there.
A few nights ago, I happened upon a movie called Facing the Giants. I thought it was just a football movie, but it turned out to be much, much more. One illustration given in the film really challenged me. In fact, I think it was the catalyst for my quest to overhaul our home. The message went something like this...
There was a great drought. Two farmers continuously prayed for rain. After praying, one of the farmer's went out and began to plow his field. Which farmer trusted and believed God would provide?
It is clear that the farmer who prepared his field was the one exercising his faith. I think about our own struggle with infertility. We have trusted that God hears our pleas, but do our actions show it? Have we been "preparing our field" so that we are completely ready when the answers come?
As we pray for God to send us another child, I realize I need to get to work. There is plowing to be done. I need to prepare our family and our home for God's provisions. And I need to pray in anticipation and expectation of God's good gifts.
Psalm 5:3 (NIV) - "In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.
Preparing for rain, Ramona
I recently began taking a supplement called Female Reproductive Factor. It contains a number of vitamins and herbal blends that "promote female reproductive health." Many women swear by it for achieving pregnancy. I don't expect it to do what IUI and IVF couldn't...but I figured it's worth a shot. What's $60 compared to $17,000? I'll use it for three months, and go from there.
A few nights ago, I happened upon a movie called Facing the Giants. I thought it was just a football movie, but it turned out to be much, much more. One illustration given in the film really challenged me. In fact, I think it was the catalyst for my quest to overhaul our home. The message went something like this...
There was a great drought. Two farmers continuously prayed for rain. After praying, one of the farmer's went out and began to plow his field. Which farmer trusted and believed God would provide?
It is clear that the farmer who prepared his field was the one exercising his faith. I think about our own struggle with infertility. We have trusted that God hears our pleas, but do our actions show it? Have we been "preparing our field" so that we are completely ready when the answers come?
As we pray for God to send us another child, I realize I need to get to work. There is plowing to be done. I need to prepare our family and our home for God's provisions. And I need to pray in anticipation and expectation of God's good gifts.
Psalm 5:3 (NIV) - "In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.
Preparing for rain, Ramona
Friday, September 07, 2007
Nesting?
My mission to organize and streamline our house continues! I don't know what's gotten into me. Maybe God instilled a nesting instinct for some purpose down the road. I sure hope so!
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Move Over, Martha!
I'm on a serious mission to clean and organize our home. For the first time in my life, I'm taking it to a whole new level. I'm not a messy person, but I'm no neat freak, either. So I'm having to dig down deep in order to find and utilize my inner Martha Stewart (the totally legal one). Wade is upstairs assembling shelves for me so I have a shot at tackling my overgrown closet.
Earlier today, I consolidated my card-crafting mess in the guest room into an organized 3' x 5' space in our storage/laundry/workout room. Now it's a quadruble-duty facility! If anyone needs a one-stop shop to pump some iron, train on the elliptical, wash clothes and make a thank you note...we've gotcha covered. Hey, I may be on to something!
Praying for wisdom & guidance for our family. Trusting in God's perfect timing. ~Ramona
Earlier today, I consolidated my card-crafting mess in the guest room into an organized 3' x 5' space in our storage/laundry/workout room. Now it's a quadruble-duty facility! If anyone needs a one-stop shop to pump some iron, train on the elliptical, wash clothes and make a thank you note...we've gotcha covered. Hey, I may be on to something!
Praying for wisdom & guidance for our family. Trusting in God's perfect timing. ~Ramona
Diving Daughter
I just had to add one more pool photo. It's so cute! Here's Air-Liliana jumping off the diving board 30 seconds after we arrived at the pool.
Look, Ma! No flotation device. My toddler learned how to swim on her own before age three! She loves the water, and I'm oh-so-happy about it. Like mother, like daughter!
I just hope she chooses to pursue swimming instead of diving. I speak from experience--life is risky enough without pounding and contorting your body into a deteriorating lump of aches and pains. Swimming or soccer...that's my vote.
Blessings all around,
Ramona
Look, Ma! No flotation device. My toddler learned how to swim on her own before age three! She loves the water, and I'm oh-so-happy about it. Like mother, like daughter!
I just hope she chooses to pursue swimming instead of diving. I speak from experience--life is risky enough without pounding and contorting your body into a deteriorating lump of aches and pains. Swimming or soccer...that's my vote.
Blessings all around,
Ramona
Monday, September 03, 2007
Chadwick Pool
Our family enjoyed our final afternoon at Chadwick Pool. I'm really going to miss the relaxing atmosphere and camaraderie.
Liliana prepares to jump off the diving board.
Our sweet swimmer slides into the water.
Mommy lifts Liliana into the air for a plane ride.
Liliana prepares to jump off the diving board.
Our sweet swimmer slides into the water.
Mommy lifts Liliana into the air for a plane ride.
Morning at our Home
This morning, Liliana brought her bedding downstairs, added some "friends" and pretended to sleep. How one sleeps with their eyes open and a big grin, I don't know! 
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