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Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Lots of Change!

Our lives have changed a lot since I last posted! I finally feel comfortable enough to blog about the new addition to our family so here it goes! About a year ago we thought about being foster parents. Bob was very hesitant but was awesome about taking the classes with me. We continued with some hesitation but kept taking steps towards it until finally in April we were placed with a sweet 3 year old boy! Really, it has been a roller coaster of emotions and a lot of work but such a huge blessing to have this boy in our home! We don't know how long he will be able to stay with us since his family is trying to get the support they need but we are loving the time we have with him! We celebrated his 4th birthday at the pool, the boys have taken t-ball, swim lessons and have had a really busy summer! I will post some pictures and maybe his family can also keep up with the activities in our life!

Thomas the Train came to town






Pre-School Graduation




T-Ball! I love this picture!





We took the kids to the Signing Time concert when she was here performing. J.R is coming along on his speech but sometimes he still prefers to sign so it was fun!


J.R's 4th birthday!!







The 4th Of July!!
Carly

Emerson

J.R. loves anything with wheels!

The good looking Groberg Family at Kevins car barn on the 4th of July!


We tried a few times to get a decent family photo!! This one is us most of the time! :)







Camping at Lava with the Coats and Anderson Families! So much fun riding 4-wheelers and playing in the dirt!







Having fun boating and swimming with the Nelson family


10 comments:

Karie Coats said...

You are such an amazing girl! We love hanging out with you guys and Lava was a blast!

Hayley Nelson Potter said...

You are amazing! JR is so lucky and you are so lucky to have such a sweet boy living with you. Love you all:)

the Youngs said...

OH, MY, GOODNESS! So glad you posted! It's been a long time, but you've been VERY busy. I loved these pictures and Chris and I are seriously missing the kids, and you and Bobby of course. You're an amazing mom. Also, Carly's hair looks like it's getting longer. So cute!

Chris Grover said...

brittany, i love this post for so many reasons! first, i am so happy you posted! i love the pictures of your family with JR included. you are proof that it really doesn't matter how families come to be, the love is still the same! i know that feeling and it's so beautiful! i still can't get over how much he fits into your family! so cool! i did not know about the signing time concert, but kai would have died to go to that! you'll have to tell me if you ever go again!!

Daisie said...

How fun to see what you guys are up to! You guys are amazing! What a cute family you all are!

balesfamily said...

You are such a great mom and person. I look up to you so much for all you do. I am very lucky to have such an amazing person as my friend.

Karmann said...

Brit! I got tearied eyed reading this post! What a special experience for you guys to have that sweet little boy! You guys are amazing! In my line of work I am always hoping these little children are placed in good foster homes! So incredible! Love you!

CHELZERS said...

Wow Britt! That is so awesome and special! I hope to have the courage to do that someday. You are making a difference in that little boy's life!

The Sutherland Family said...

Wow, you are so brave and nice to do that! What a great experience for him and your family as well. I give you props!

Jenn said...

What a fun and exciting summer you have had!! Congratulations on becoming foster parents, your dad told me about it when you first got JR, what a great thing!!