Ellee's last day of school

Today was Ellee's last day of school. She has accomplished so much this year and I couldn't be more proud of her. She has done things that everyone told us and her that she would never do. She met several of her goals. She knows most of her shapes, colors, and numbers and has expanded her vocabulary. She also knows how to write her name!!! She has had a wonderful teacher, great therapists, and a great support system (also known as her cheer leading section) I wish I could send a video to the orphanage and show how well she is doing.  When she starts back to school we will have started a new journey, in a new town, and in a new school district. I can't wait to see how well she does and what this next year will bring for her.


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Johannah's last day of school

Today was Johannah's last day of preschool. It is so hard to believe that the girls have been home over a year, and that Johannah has already finished her first year of pre-k. She is ready for kindergarten, I'm not but she is. I can't wait to see what this next year has for her. She is so smart and her speech is improving so much. In the last couple of weeks she has added more words to her speech and has also put two word sentences together.


***Sorry no pictures will be added to this post because blogger has decided that I have reached my limit and therefore will not let me add anymore pictures :(

Johannah's birthday Pictures

Johannah turns 5

Johannah turned 5 today! This is her 2nd birthday with us! We didn't get to have a party because we are in the process of moving and because of the hold up with the IRS and not knowing exactly when were are moving we weren't able to plan anything. I do plan on having her a party this Summer to make up for that. Instead we kept her home from School, Andrew and I took her out to breakfast and made the day all about her. For supper my mom took us out to eat at Olive Garden. On Saturday Johannah will have her pictures made by my wonderful friend Amanda. I got her the cutest shirt and it matches her cake :)

Today is one of those days I wonder if her bio mom ever thinks about her. I pray she knows that she is  in a loving family and that we are ever so grateful to her. I pray that she finds comfort and peace with the decision that she made. I don't know her circumstances, I just pray for her.