So sorry it's been so long since I posted! We got super busy with the holidays and have had a round of sickness go through our house. We are all healthy now and getting back into a routine...
Just a quick update on our Charity:Water campaign- We have raised over half of the money needed to fully fund a well so far and it's not too late to contribute. In case you haven't heard, Drew gave up his 30th birthday and asked only for people to contribute towards building a well in honor of his birthday and our Zoe's first year of life in Ethiopia. As of now- 139 people will have CLEAN drinking water from all of the generous donations people have made! HOORAY! Won't you join us in funding a well so that we can give a total of 250 people CLEAN water?!? I can't think of a better way to spend your money. Every little bit helps- it only takes $20 to give ONE PERSON clean water! We would love for you to visit this link and JOIN US!
And I know a lot of you are wanting to see pictures of my 2 little people... We had a great Christmas at our house. Both Drew and I were pretty emotional thinking back on all that has happened in the past year and overwhelmed with LOVE watching our TWO children experience the joy of the Christmas season. Words can't describe how much in love we all are with Zoe. She has just transitioned into our family beautifully and so many times I just stop and am in awe that she hasn't even been home with us for 3 months yet. It truly seems like she's been here with us forever. She truly is a JOY to have around the house and is ALWAYS smiling, laughing, and hamming it up. We are amazed to think back to the little girl that we first met in Ethiopia and how very SERIOUS she was- it literally took us a couple of days to even get her to smile. And now she never stops smiling! Here is a little of what we've been up to...
My favorite individual pics of the kids on Christmas morning...
She loves pushing her baby in the stroller!
Can you tell this boy loves blocks? All he really wanted for Christmas was more trio blocks and legos... I love watching his imagination work when he plays with them...
This picture just says it all- PURE JOY on this girl's face- and not even over the presents, just the paper and boxes are enough to make her happy!
Opening their Christmas pajamas before the Christmas Eve church service...
All excited about the cookies, carrots, and milk for Santa and his reindeer... Love his smile in this one :)
Zoe signing ALL DONE. She knows about 5 or 6 signs now and it's so stinkin cute :) She can also say a handful of words too. Amazing when you consider how far she's come in just a couple of months.
I made a parking lot for Evan to practice his letters and words (thank you Pinterest!). He loves learning...
I tried to get one of both kids in front of the tree, but of course little Miss "on the move" wouldn't cooperate- so I just got my little guy who is more than happy to pose instead. :)
This was the best picture I could get of both of them in their Christmas Eve outfits...
Just have to end on a picture of this girl and her famous smile! LOVE HER :)
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