Moving Right Along

Each day, we are getting more and more into a routine. M&S are doing really well with a schedule and with doing the same thing each day. Keeping it simple is key! Which fits in well with us, as we are pretty simple. The same thing each morning and afternoon, and then throw in some fun things on the weekend. 

This past week, the girls met their Aunt Erin! Their meeting was great! They love meeting new people and since Erin was able to stay with us for awhile, they really got to know each other pretty well. We surprised the girls with a fun Saturday adventure. I had told them that we were going to go hiking up a mountain that could be magical. They worked hard all week at being good and worked to earn "tickets" to be able to go. We all got ready Saturday morning and headed out to Santa Clarita to go "hiking".  The two were surprised when we pulled into an area where they could see a few large roller coasters. To their surprise we were spending the day at SIX FLAGS - MAGIC MOUNTAIN! They were both so happy and thoroughly excited! We gave them some rules on behavior at the park and explained how the day was going to go and hit the ground running! Overall, it was a really great day. We had a couple issues towards the end of the day, S kept asking for us to buy things (which was one of our rules) and since we kind of left abruptly, M didn't understand and was upset we had to leave. Other than that, and getting soaked on the first ride, it was a super day! 

Some have asked about having a "baby" shower, but since we are adopting a 6 & 7 year old a shower didn't seem like the right thing to do. So, last week I sent out letters to our family and close friends about our new arrivals. We extended an open invitation to those that would like to visit, Skype, call, or mail us. A couple people asked for more information about the little lovelies as well. Here's what I can share with you. M is 7 and loves pink, horses, and princesses. S is 6 and loves blue, soccer, and Cars. Both girls wear sizes 7-8-9 in clothes, size 1 shoes. They have soccer class on Saturdays and will be starting gymnastics too. Let us know if you would like any other information about them. They are a blessing and are learning that this is their forever home.