Riley has been with us, staying in our home, nine months today!
He brings so much joy to our home and our family. I think he learns new words every day.
My favorite words right now are:
“bak-set-ball” for basketball
“na-dan” for Nathan (what he calls Nate)
all chips are considered Cheetos
“why not” is interchangeable for “why”
And my favorite – when he wakes up from his nap, he sings “mommy, where are you?”
Mom is here from Texas and it is such a blessing. We went to Butterfly Wonderland on Friday. I was pretty nervous about how Riley would do with all the rules (no running, no loud noises, etc.) but he was fantastic.
The butterflies glided all around us. It was very peaceful.
These beautiful blue butterflies were impossible to get a picture of! The outside of their wings was brown. When they flew, they let us catch a glimpse of their stunning blue color.
My days can really get in a rut. I have my schedule and my chores and I just march along. But when I have her encouragement and help, I get to fly. I remember to put notes in lunch boxes and I rejoice in the laundry that piles up. I take surprise trips to see butterflies. I wonder what my color is? Maybe I could have a different color each day. That would be cool.
Do you have someone that encourages you? Do you have someone that helps you shine?
The adoption is still in process. We are waiting on more paperwork to be completed. Today, I am good with God’s timing. I know that His plan and His timing are perfect. In the meantime, I will just keep loving this cute little Redhead – whether he has our last name or not.
Psalm 89:2 – I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you established your faithfulness in heaven itself.
Have a wonderful week, friends!
Kate
What an amazing thing you are doing! Hope the last name is final soon. And what a great thing to hear “mommy where are you?”
Hey, Tatie girl! Please forgive how woefully behind I am on your posts and replying to your email (before Christmas??). You are so often in my thoughts and prayers. I’m thankful your mom is with you right now and that a visit with the butterflies rejoiced your heart. No butterflies here right now, but they will return. Blessed New Year to the E and T clans. Treasure those mommy, where are you? songs. 🙂 much love to you, dear friend.
“i wonder what my color is?”
i just love this.
this entire post.
beautiful, kate.
blessings, what you do is special and beautiful… nourishing and encouraging a family and friends.
Beautiful photographs! I need to make some time and go back to the Wonderland soon! You are in my thoughts often with your adoption process.
thank you, Laurie! I sincerely appreciate you thinking of us during this process.
Beautiful Beautiful Post! Those photos are amazing too. Such a blessing. Thank you. And thanks for linking up at http://www.amothersnook.com hope to see you there again.
Thank you, Shelly! Have a blessed evening!
I loved everything about your post especially the photos and your positive outlook.
Thank you, Jean!
wow! so pretty with all the butterflies! They are such beautiful creatures 🙂
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