tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13240732968495237972024-03-13T19:50:22.292-07:00Journey To JosephOur journey to bring Joseph homeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106729763899986154noreply@blogger.comBlogger107125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324073296849523797.post-42619620388992776492011-12-10T14:49:00.000-08:002011-12-10T14:49:04.092-08:00Joseph Becomes a Citizen of the United States!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vWqdh-WF5_E/TuPhKwhNgJI/AAAAAAAACtk/IOe-gh243z4/s1600/IMG_6180.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vWqdh-WF5_E/TuPhKwhNgJI/AAAAAAAACtk/IOe-gh243z4/s640/IMG_6180.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ytpS4uTgjTA/TuPhXUamHlI/AAAAAAAACuM/_5T_CMLjaDY/s1600/IMG_6186.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ytpS4uTgjTA/TuPhXUamHlI/AAAAAAAACuM/_5T_CMLjaDY/s640/IMG_6186.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Joseph may not understand what an honor it is to be a citizen of the United States. We celebrated this special day with Joseph. </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106729763899986154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324073296849523797.post-38830424147387374512011-12-10T14:42:00.000-08:002011-12-10T14:42:16.204-08:00Happy Halloween 2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ze06y9_B_9U/TuPfY9YHu3I/AAAAAAAACs8/iV31uhUcqMc/s1600/IMG_6108.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ze06y9_B_9U/TuPfY9YHu3I/AAAAAAAACs8/iV31uhUcqMc/s640/IMG_6108.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NFri4sUPLRE/TuPfuqqYXzI/AAAAAAAACtc/_NTI4IuOJ2c/s1600/IMG_6110.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NFri4sUPLRE/TuPfuqqYXzI/AAAAAAAACtc/_NTI4IuOJ2c/s640/IMG_6110.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Halloween was lots of fun! Trick or Treating to see who could get the most candy is a family tradition. Joseph and Brinlee have an ongoing battle to see who wins. This year Brinlee got the most pieces and Joseph won by getting the pounds. We'll see who wins next year!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106729763899986154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324073296849523797.post-35422481278554777662011-12-10T14:37:00.000-08:002011-12-10T14:37:05.935-08:00First Day of 9th Grade<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N82r5lX3o-M/TuPd9I3iYII/AAAAAAAACs0/MEPLXt1xWTQ/s1600/IMG_5895.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N82r5lX3o-M/TuPd9I3iYII/AAAAAAAACs0/MEPLXt1xWTQ/s640/IMG_5895.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Joseph started ninth grade in September. Looking back one year ago the progress he has made both in language and school is amazing. One year ago Joseph could hardly speak English and didn't know his times tables. I am happy to say that he is continuing to work hard in school and is developing great language skills.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106729763899986154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324073296849523797.post-62606847947743778602011-12-10T14:30:00.000-08:002011-12-10T14:31:17.633-08:00Joseph and His Crazy Haircuts!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3ZA0KiST8XI/TuPdqnmaqoI/AAAAAAAACss/2a9r-p3QORg/s1600/IMG_5881.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3ZA0KiST8XI/TuPdqnmaqoI/AAAAAAAACss/2a9r-p3QORg/s640/IMG_5881.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jzsHCaq4cU0/TuPc4R75_OI/AAAAAAAACsc/RQbRc_-JQEA/s1600/IMG_5879.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jzsHCaq4cU0/TuPc4R75_OI/AAAAAAAACsc/RQbRc_-JQEA/s640/IMG_5879.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When we had a child with black hair we had no idea how different it is than white hair. First of all, it appears to grow faster (of course it doesn't), but you notice the growth easier because it's so short. Shawn has tried many times to get the perfect cut. As you can see, we are still working on it!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106729763899986154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324073296849523797.post-28338244798944706382011-07-24T23:26:00.000-07:002011-07-24T23:26:21.698-07:00First Family Vacation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ch14lZNO5ng/Ti0G_Zi9MWI/AAAAAAAAB_o/3FdMpAuN5wo/s1600/IMG_5524.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ch14lZNO5ng/Ti0G_Zi9MWI/AAAAAAAAB_o/3FdMpAuN5wo/s640/IMG_5524.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gOuz-1--lek/Ti0HFJEx1UI/AAAAAAAAB_s/9Mu6yJPyDco/s1600/IMG_5507.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gOuz-1--lek/Ti0HFJEx1UI/AAAAAAAAB_s/9Mu6yJPyDco/s640/IMG_5507.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Fun at Trafalga with Grandma Judee</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EFIjtGeU1bI/Ti0HMwo8H9I/AAAAAAAAB_w/LC7QocgZXwA/s1600/IMG_5584.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EFIjtGeU1bI/Ti0HMwo8H9I/AAAAAAAAB_w/LC7QocgZXwA/s640/IMG_5584.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Fun at the Real SL Game</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-icBXXCkFKbM/Ti0J9lSCjKI/AAAAAAAACAs/mwFY6_jzm9c/s1600/IMG_5685.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-icBXXCkFKbM/Ti0J9lSCjKI/AAAAAAAACAs/mwFY6_jzm9c/s640/IMG_5685.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Old Faithful</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7rxFe-5la9o/Ti0KB36CuYI/AAAAAAAACAw/_kef8ey2ilI/s1600/IMG_5744.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7rxFe-5la9o/Ti0KB36CuYI/AAAAAAAACAw/_kef8ey2ilI/s640/IMG_5744.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> At least when Joseph pushed me in I took him with me!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_sSwCB6rTj4/Ti0KFmVdPNI/AAAAAAAACA0/V-EJE52KuF8/s1600/IMG_5761.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_sSwCB6rTj4/Ti0KFmVdPNI/AAAAAAAACA0/V-EJE52KuF8/s640/IMG_5761.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p-GT35z-vf8/Ti0KJYna2pI/AAAAAAAACA4/YbcokwVg6V4/s1600/IMG_5766.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p-GT35z-vf8/Ti0KJYna2pI/AAAAAAAACA4/YbcokwVg6V4/s640/IMG_5766.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Sign in the neighborhood my Grandpa developed</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wfh-7_bJ1Hw/Ti0KM7iTXmI/AAAAAAAACA8/M-wLvqZgcRk/s1600/IMG_5766.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wfh-7_bJ1Hw/Ti0KM7iTXmI/AAAAAAAACA8/M-wLvqZgcRk/s640/IMG_5766.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div align="center"><span id="goog_636044001"></span><span id="goog_636044002"></span>We had a wonderful trip to Utah and Idaho. This was our first vacation as a family of 7. The drive was long, but we had such a good time that it didn't seem so miserable. We started in Logan with the Benson's (Buddy and Cheryl). Joseph connected instantly to Whitney and Max my sweet niece and nephew. They are two of the nicest teenagers ever. We stayed up way too late and enjoyed midnight volleyball, a fire and a game of family soccer. After the Benson's we head down to Grandma Judee's in Spanish Fork. Grandma spoiled us and we had a wonderful time with her and Aunt Kami's family. We also made time to go to the Real SL game with the Logan Benson's. We then headed up to Idaho and stayed one night with the Idaho Benson's (Jeff and DeAun). The Logan Benson's joined us and we had fun staying together, all 21 of us! We spent a lovely morning visiting my grandparent's graves and showing the kids around Ririe, the place Grandma B. grew up in. After that we headed up to BYU Idaho and showed the kids around the campus. Boy I love that place! We then headed up to a cabin we rented in Island Park and the Benson's joined us at the Playmill theatre to see the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. We enjoyed a beautiful day in Yellowstone National Park. It was the great vacation I have ever had and Joseph enjoyed getting to know all the cousins and family.<span id="goog_636044003"></span><span id="goog_636044004"></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106729763899986154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324073296849523797.post-5582571821790974362011-07-24T22:34:00.000-07:002011-12-08T13:45:38.510-08:00Joseph's 1st (sixteenth) Birthday!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NEz832q_jlo/Tiz-Csn1eEI/AAAAAAAAB9Y/XKSi1fDIyb4/s1600/IMG_5392.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NEz832q_jlo/Tiz-Csn1eEI/AAAAAAAAB9Y/XKSi1fDIyb4/s400/IMG_5392.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZBJkz_EZSgs/Tiz_daEBLvI/AAAAAAAAB90/5JdIjl2hEi4/s1600/IMG_5387.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZBJkz_EZSgs/Tiz_daEBLvI/AAAAAAAAB90/5JdIjl2hEi4/s400/IMG_5387.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x_cHKiQXBj0/Tiz-WXNH_kI/AAAAAAAAB9g/aRjxyd_R3gI/s1600/IMG_5389.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x_cHKiQXBj0/Tiz-WXNH_kI/AAAAAAAAB9g/aRjxyd_R3gI/s640/IMG_5389.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Joseph Celebrated his 16th Birthday at Chuck E. Cheese. This is where he wanted to go. He had a great time collecting tickets and then gave them all away to his siblings. We also had a "home" party where he got his first bike. This was a special birthday as it was the first time anyone celebrated with him. A year ago he didn't even know when his birthday was. What a great day we had!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106729763899986154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324073296849523797.post-25454159495917278592011-07-24T22:22:00.000-07:002011-07-24T22:22:53.649-07:00Looking Back<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--67LIqfEXvQ/Tiz9GkiYZWI/AAAAAAAAB9U/xuUqIZZpguc/s1600/5613_1146663541443_1073160055_30449780_1498316_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--67LIqfEXvQ/Tiz9GkiYZWI/AAAAAAAAB9U/xuUqIZZpguc/s640/5613_1146663541443_1073160055_30449780_1498316_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106729763899986154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324073296849523797.post-71411930084079726082011-07-24T22:16:00.000-07:002011-07-24T22:19:06.925-07:00Baptism Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yaUGveW2pm0/Tiz8oJ43w9I/AAAAAAAAB9M/lElnymcAGeY/s1600/IMG_5353.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yaUGveW2pm0/Tiz8oJ43w9I/AAAAAAAAB9M/lElnymcAGeY/s400/IMG_5353.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Joseph's baptism day was very special. All of his siblings gave talks and Joseph was baptized by his dad. We were so proud of him. He says it was the happiest day of his life.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zK_tbKg7ssE/Tiz7DKhvqVI/AAAAAAAAB88/Z8zuRaRaBYs/s1600/IMG_5343.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zK_tbKg7ssE/Tiz7DKhvqVI/AAAAAAAAB88/Z8zuRaRaBYs/s400/IMG_5343.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Sister's Wiley and Short</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-et8CZPkj4C8/Tiz7KtDI8YI/AAAAAAAAB9A/OgVL8GVyqjs/s1600/IMG_5350.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-et8CZPkj4C8/Tiz7KtDI8YI/AAAAAAAAB9A/OgVL8GVyqjs/s400/IMG_5350.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Grandma and Grandpa B</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oy_lPeWNXHk/Tiz7NTvUqeI/AAAAAAAAB9E/vwLiopbKsG0/s1600/IMG_5351.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oy_lPeWNXHk/Tiz7NTvUqeI/AAAAAAAAB9E/vwLiopbKsG0/s400/IMG_5351.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lXhKDRTa6i8/Tiz7bZkfgKI/AAAAAAAAB9I/4T5phvFRiVg/s1600/IMG_5360.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lXhKDRTa6i8/Tiz7bZkfgKI/AAAAAAAAB9I/4T5phvFRiVg/s400/IMG_5360.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Yc0FM-gltyY/Tiz6pC20aAI/AAAAAAAAB84/C1Szw4nxzDU/s1600/IMG_5336.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Yc0FM-gltyY/Tiz6pC20aAI/AAAAAAAAB84/C1Szw4nxzDU/s400/IMG_5336.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><a name='more'></a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106729763899986154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324073296849523797.post-13017347866852067162011-05-13T19:15:00.000-07:002011-05-13T19:15:18.086-07:00ODP Tourney<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-41J46RI-hBA/Tc3jI5LWg2I/AAAAAAAAB7U/4lEXOzg1AyY/s1600/Joseph+with+Coach+Arizona.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" j8="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-41J46RI-hBA/Tc3jI5LWg2I/AAAAAAAAB7U/4lEXOzg1AyY/s400/Joseph+with+Coach+Arizona.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Joseph with Coach Anthony Sardon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What an amazing experience! Joseph had the opportunity to represent Washington State at both the regional tournament and National Tournament Olympic Development Tournament. The 1995 boys ODP team took second in the nation. Joseph scored the goal that helped advance the team to the Nationals, and then was lucky enough to score the winning PK that helped them play in the finals for the national title. Sadly, they lost the final, but this is the most winning team in WA state history. One of the beautiful things about Joseph is the way he leads. We were so proud of him when he encouraged his to to pray before their games and always stood for the right by discouraging bad language. It's a rough environment sometimes when you are traveling with a bunch of boys and coaches, most who don't have the same standards as you. His coaches were so good to him and are great friends who Joseph now loves and admires. Joseph spent a lot of time listening to his church music.......................We are so proud of him!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106729763899986154noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324073296849523797.post-27943461712587397882011-05-13T19:03:00.000-07:002011-05-13T19:03:23.896-07:00February 2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KgwmFbFR1bk/Tc3iVq84x5I/AAAAAAAAB7M/R8BnOSzHXqQ/s1600/IMG_4706.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" j8="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KgwmFbFR1bk/Tc3iVq84x5I/AAAAAAAAB7M/R8BnOSzHXqQ/s400/IMG_4706.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> No, I didn't approve, no I wasn't happy! That's why it only lasted one day! Enough said? Oh, and it won't be happening again!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q9kZsqyN1Tg/Tc3ic_Hnl7I/AAAAAAAAB7Q/c_N-QFzKQ2w/s1600/IMG_4698.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" j8="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q9kZsqyN1Tg/Tc3ic_Hnl7I/AAAAAAAAB7Q/c_N-QFzKQ2w/s400/IMG_4698.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First Valentines Day. We took turns writing the things we love about one another:)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106729763899986154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324073296849523797.post-29814320436232359182011-03-30T21:13:00.000-07:002011-03-30T21:13:25.032-07:00Sobering................<div style="text-align: left;"> If I think back to 2 years ago and remember the boy I met, I can hardly believe the young man living under our roof is the same person I loved in the not so distant past. He has come so far. From a boy who "lacked" school fees and wasn't sure if he would have a place to live because he might be "chased" away. A boy who was alone in this world, depending on the kindness of an old women to clothe and feed him. Now, the food is endless (really), clothing is abundant, school is free, and the love of a family is bountiful!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MNK3zBF4ULk/TZP5Q5GcxsI/AAAAAAAABz8/x3FL_GnpYq0/s1600/IMG_1981_1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MNK3zBF4ULk/TZP5Q5GcxsI/AAAAAAAABz8/x3FL_GnpYq0/s640/IMG_1981_1.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Then</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sfIADoowECE/TZP6c9J7C3I/AAAAAAAAB0A/69B4pvSR0ZE/s1600/_X5G7900.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sfIADoowECE/TZP6c9J7C3I/AAAAAAAAB0A/69B4pvSR0ZE/s640/_X5G7900.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><strong>Now</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The journey hasn't been easy, and there have definitely been challenges along the way. There are wounds that haven't healed and burdens that for so long have been carried alone. Opening those doors has not been easy. The educational challenges are magnificent and the change in family dynamics has been at times challenging. But, the truth is this. If I look back 7 months ago and think about the future Joseph had in contrast to the future that now awaits him, my mind is completely blown away. The doors are open and opportunities endless. I see nothing but a brilliant future paved by love, effort, and a lot of hard work. When someone says to me, and yes, they do say this, "You are so good! Taking an orphan into your home, and a teenager at that! He is so lucky"! I honestly reply, "No, we are the lucky ones. Get to know him and you will agree. We are the lucky ones"! The sacrifice has been well worth it. It has been hard. I won't lie. For so many reasons. But, the good times trump it all and I can't imagine my life any other way.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106729763899986154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324073296849523797.post-69472996302889335932011-01-16T16:33:00.001-08:002011-01-16T16:33:36.850-08:00The Dreaded Cat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2ygU4Sm2I0/TTON7AOsLXI/AAAAAAAABxo/h9gstQUL7h8/s1600/IMG_4683.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2ygU4Sm2I0/TTON7AOsLXI/AAAAAAAABxo/h9gstQUL7h8/s640/IMG_4683.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Joseph is deathly afraid of cats. Our cat is an outdoor cat, but with the snow I let him come inside for a few minutes. I couldn't believe my eyes when Joseph held Taft! He usually squeels and runs away at the sight of him. The funny thing is that the cat tries to sneek in now and goes right to Joseph's bed and falls asleep!</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2ygU4Sm2I0/TTOKN7S0DJI/AAAAAAAABww/wJNw7S49pMQ/s1600/IMG_4658.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2ygU4Sm2I0/TTOKN7S0DJI/AAAAAAAABww/wJNw7S49pMQ/s640/IMG_4658.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2ygU4Sm2I0/TTOKQ6-y2yI/AAAAAAAABw0/xGYyRWxGlFs/s1600/IMG_4654.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" n4="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_p2ygU4Sm2I0/TTOKQ6-y2yI/AAAAAAAABw0/xGYyRWxGlFs/s640/IMG_4654.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Joseph's first Christmas Eve was a very special day. First, we made homemade chili and went to Seattle to feed the homeless. What a great experience. The night ended by opening PJ's and acting out the Christmas story.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106729763899986154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324073296849523797.post-17534858238755427932011-01-16T16:13:00.000-08:002011-01-16T16:13:55.937-08:00Happy Adoption Day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2ygU4Sm2I0/TTOHxSJ3K1I/AAAAAAAABwM/MuXhfbzgyGs/s1600/IMG_4628.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_p2ygU4Sm2I0/TTOHxSJ3K1I/AAAAAAAABwM/MuXhfbzgyGs/s400/IMG_4628.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Joseph's adoption was finalized on Dec. 21st at the King County Court House is Seattle, WA.</div><br />
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