Look who made AGCI ETHIOPIA Opening page...Gracie!!!

We had to submit 6 photos as one of our post adoption requirements and I remember long ago signing a waiver about photos but we had no idea she was on this page until I logged onto the sight recently. I keep telling John she should be modeling!!
Here is the photo.....I can't figure out how to drag the AGCI website to this.. will post it later. Those of you at AGCI it is under Ethiopia adoption of course.

Casey is the Best Goalie

Casey recently played in one of her 6 soccer tournaments this summer. She did an awesome job as goalie. She did get soaked by her friend after the game when they were squirting water on each other........and I did then find those soccer clothes in her zipped up soccer bag .........about a week later. P.U. Click on photo to see closer image.

Soleburner 2008

In memory of my mother we ran in the Soleburner the day before Mother's day. My mother, Mary, lost her battle with ovarian cancer when she was 44 years old. My life is in some ways a tribute to her... for all she has done for me. Wyatt and Owen did so well and were so excited to get the goody bag and the end of their 1k. Me...on the otherhand...well, I finished but I didn't feel the best. Of course that probably has nothing to do with the fact that I trained for about 2 weeks prior to the event. That's alright though. I was happy to have finished.

Casey in the Civil War re-enactment

She's the one with the "v" shaped yellow emblem.

Gracie with a Hat...Gracie with a Fro

Gracie does not have curly hair...she has wavy hair. John has been the only one able to get it real curly after her bath. It must be some special technique only he can do. I think she likes it.

Gracie's First Campfire

Considering the weather here in Wisconsin has not been real nice, (Why do we live here again???) we have not been outside a whole lot with the kids. Last weekend we were able to start a fire on our patio and make some smores.

Momma and Sweet Baby Gracie

Need I say more??

Casey and Mom Explore the Everglades!!

Well, actually we are in the inlet back in the mangroves at Grandma and Grandpas but we were pretending we were in the everglades.

Gracie is Baptized--April 6, 2008

Today was a very special day for our family. We all walked into church together, welcoming Gracie into our church community.
Of course I tried to put a cute white dress on her which we managed to do despite the 40 degree weather. She is truly a gift from God and we will always be grateful to be chosen to be her parents. Owen, as you can see is especially glad to be holding the candle.