New Years Resolution

Ok, I never make New Year Resolutions. BUT, this year I did. I REALLY NEED to learn how to take better care of Madison's hair and how to style it. She really, really, really wanted longer hair. So, I spent a few hours on an awesome blog made for us mamma's of adopted kiddos. There was so much information and videos on how to do everything. So, I bought some supplies and got started. My first attempt took over 10 hrs, but I have now braided her hair 3 times and this last time only took me 7 hours. (and yes, she sits for it very well) So, I may be improving and getting better. :) You may wonder how long it will last...well, usually 4 weeks.

These are pictures from my first attempt.

She wanted pink hair like Ellie, so I added some pink up front. 

that smile makes the 10 hrs SO worth it!

She LOVED it! She looks like such a big girl with her hair all braided.

picture time

It's so hard to get a picture of all my kids. Or I should say a good picture of all of them together. So thankful to Lindsay G. Photography for taking a LOT of time to try to get them to cooperate. And it helps that they LOVE Lindsay. :) (and Madison looks cold because it was very cold that day)

Christmas morning

just a little excited to get started

Ready to open some presents

Can you tell they are ready to open some presents? Talk about some excited kids :) SO.MUCH.FUN!! 

Honesty award

At the boys school, each month they choose a character trait and then choose a child from each class from Pre-K through 2nd grade that exhibits those traits. Well, Connor was chosen from his class for honesty. They did a little ceremony at school and the teacher wrote something that was read which explained why and how Connor exhibited the trait of honesty. It was a cute little ceremony and Connor was so cute about the whole thing. 

he was a little nervous sitting on stage

the principle talking to the students explaining what it means to be honest

they called his name 

getting his little award 

my little stinker is so cute.