Out for a Walk

Here are a few updated pictures of Anna and Lamar.

Pray for me as I continue to learn how to care for Anna's hair. As many of you know, doing hair is not my talent, but I am trying.

Welcome Anna and Lamar

On March 24, we welcomed Mary-Ann (Anna) and Lamar. Our household has become a very hectic combination of T'sha and all her middle school friends and 3 busy preschoolers.

Lena, being the oldest of the 3 little ones, likes to be "in charge", telling them what to do and always trying to touch them. But she and Anna have become great friends and play wonderfully together. They are sharing a room and it is very cute to hear little girl giggles and whispers in the baby monitor after the go to bed.

Anna is 3 1/2 years old, turning 4 in June. She is a very happy little girl, full of hugs and kisses. Anna loves to play with baby dolls and dress-up, prancing around the house in a pink, frilly dress saying, "I am gorgeous!!!" She has settled into her daycare center nicely and loves to play with the kids.

Lamar is 2 1/2, turning 3 in Sept. He is an active little boy who loves to eat. And he wants his food NOW!!! Lamar has lots of spirit and loves to be held. He is learning that words mean something and that everything in the world has a name. Lamar was hospitalized a week after we got him for pnemonia and rotavirus. His stay at Zeeland Hospital was 4 days. He too, enjoys going to daycare and playing with the kids and teachers.

Angelena Marie VanDine Worley

On April 15, 2009 Lena became part of our family officially. We had a court hearing at the Fillmore complex in Ottawa county in front of Judge Hulsing. He gave Lena her "big-girl" name and then signed the official adoption order. Lena got to bang his gavel at the end of the hearing and then gave the judge a big hug. Oh she has come so far in 2 1/2 years. We are so blessed to have Lena in our lives.