Emma has been telling people since we adopted Jonah and Sam that they are her "step brothers." When I heard her say this the first time I corrected her and told her they were her real brothers even though they were adopted. She corrected me by saying "No Mom, we havent' been sealed in the temple yet, they can't be with us forever until we are sealed." It was very sweet, but I still wanted her to call them her brothers. I thought we had resolved this until we went to parent teacher conferences and she had written a story about her "step brothers" from Ethiopia. I guess now that we are sealed, we won't have this problem anymore!
A huge thanks to Grammy for making Emma and Gracie's dresses. What a huge undertaking, but they turned out beautiful! Also, aunt Char made the girls special bracelets they could wear with an eternity band. You guys are too thoughtful!
I didn't pull out my camera at the luncheon we had afterwards at the church and now I'm pretty sad about it. The kids were so darling. All of the cousins decided to put on a play of mostly Christmas songs on the stage in the cultural hall. They gave performances to anyone who would listen. I think Aunt Angela took a few pictures so maybe I can get them for the scrapbook. It was seriously so cute!It was really cold and bright at the temple that morning so we didn't get a lot of pictures. Aunt Char was nice enough to take a few pictures of the kids on Sunday before church in their temple clothes (of course Sam was sleeping).
Don't they look like little angels! We are so blessed.
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I love all your pictures. I am glad your day was so special. You guys have a beautiful family. It is wonderful to know it's eternal.
I love all the pictures. You seriously have one of the cutest families I know! Your Christmas looks wonderful.
Love you,
Brook
These pictures are beautiful! Thanks so much for posting them. The kids all seem so close - that is wonderful to see!
Your family is SO beautiful. We love and miss you guys!
Wonderful pictures!!!!! I have been waiting and waiting for updates! I am glad that your family had a wonderful holiday.
It has been pretty hectic around here. Emersyn was just in the hospital for 3 days, but we are home now and doing well!
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Congrats Shelly! I am so happy for you and your fam. You are a great mom and a wonderful role model.
what an update sister-- wow! I acctually am not sure how you have had ANY time to blog with all that's been going on... oh, and that having five kids thing as well.
I love you so much. I am so in love with your kids and grateful we got to spend time together. they really are little angels.
Amzing, simply amazing. It was such a wonderful day. So happy to share a small part of the joy with you guys. I know you get tired of us telling you how awesome you and Boyd are doing but its true. Keep up the good work!
What beautiful pictures of your family!
I REALLY love the pictures of your children's hands... priceless.
Congratulations on your sealing. Please tell me you "ugly girl cried" when your babies came in to the room wearing white?!?!? Cause I certainly did!
They all look adorable! Congratulations on everything. We are really happy for you guys!
It looks like it was a perfect day for you guys! I am so happy for your family!
I am SO glad you found me on FB, and then I was able to find your blog!! I blog too (geasher.blogspot.com) though nearly not as often as I should. I'm going to add yours to mine...I hope that's okay!!
Congratulations on your beautiful family! Your children are adorable! Those dresses...WOW!! Tell Gramma that I am impressed! :) I can't wait to catch up and see more of how you're doing! :)
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