Kindergarten Play

Kali was a bluebird in the kindergarten play this week.  She did a great job speaking clearly and confidently. I am so proud of her!

Another great teacher conference

I just met with Kali's kindergarten teacher and again it was a great conference. Kali is reading at a beginning first grade level.  Excellent, especially for only being in the US for 14 months and having never been to school before. She is right on grade level reading, math and writing.  Her teacher said she is sweet, gets along well with the other kids and is ready for 1st grade.

Here she is at Easter with her Easter basket and her new swimsuit (the Easter bunny always brings new swimsuits).

Faster!

This time of year I feel like I am on the twirl-a-whirl and someone yelled, "Faster!".  In two weeks our oldest graduates from high school.  Meanwhile he has prom, a bunch of soccer games, senior retreat and Junior Senior Banquet.
We also have 2 other soccer players, 4 baseball players, 1 swimmer and 3 girl scouts.  All of these activies have end-of-year events.  There is Spring Sing at the elementary school and summer activities to sign up for. It is all fun, but a bit crazy.
Meanwhile, my mind is planning our trip to Ethiopia for our court date. I sneak a peak at his picture once in a while and start to rethink where he will sleep, ride in the car (I guess I need to buy another car seat), and where his clothes will go!

Court Date!

We found out on Tuesday that we have a June 21st court date in Ethiopia!
It is hard to believe that it has finally been scheduled.  Brad and I will be going -  we haven't been away together for a long time:)

It will so exciting to meet our newest little guy.  It has also been a long time since we have had a 3 year old little boy around here! I am sure it will be an adventure.