Cats no more

Remember these cute kitties that joined our farm a few weeks ago?

Remember Helen, Juanita, Thelma Lou, and Emma?

Well......they've graduated. Right from kindergarten to college. These cute kitties have grown into big ol' cats that make Dad sneeze. Did I ever mention that he is allergic to cats? Like deathly allergic. When he was a boy, a night spent with a cat curled next to his head warranted a speedy trip to the hospital.

That's why we've always had a "no cats allowed" policy around our house. But then we started having a jumbo mouse population around our farm, so we decided to get a few cats "just to keep the mice away". Unfortunately, these cute kitties have done more than that. Everyone (well, some of us, anyway), enjoy holding and cuddling them when we go outside.

And lately, Dad's been feeling rather......um, well let's just say that he's been feeling his throat perform the beginnings of closing up. Ouch.

So our new family rule is: DO NOT HOLD THE CATS. No more cats spending the night curled up on our front porch glider swing. No more pampering. The cats can stay......but let's just say that the rest of us will be keeping our distance from now on!

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So Thankful

I never imagined how great life would be with Isaac! I knew it was going to be fun, but I had forgotten how much joy and laughter a little guy brings to a family.

Looking back, I wonder how on earth we could have ever lived without him. I am SO thankful for him - and the oppertunity to bring him from all the way across the world to our home.

Where he is loved. And taught. And cherished. And adored.

Of course, Mr. Sweetie Pie can easily turn into a Mr. Sour Puss.....but he's learning. Every day.

Can you believe he's going to be a big brother? He hardly seems....well, eligible. But Lord willing, it's going to happen - and HOORAH for that!

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PA!

Here he is - my new little brother! We finally got our PA today (Pre-Approval), so we can finally post pictures of him on the web! Isn't he cute?

And, just like Isaac, he's in pink bows and ribbons. Yes, I said he. It really is a boy underneath all those girl clothes!

This little guy's name is Wu Huai Gang. (Little Wu is what I call him, since he is unamed at this point!!) I happen to think that he is one of the cutest little boys I have ever seen. Besides Isaac, of course. They tie for first place as far as I'm concerned. :) He is missing several fingers, but seems to be very healthy otherwise. And missing fingers? Not a big deal. Most kids adapt so well and can do a lot more than we think they can in spite of their "special need".

And besides missing fingers, he's missing a family. And that's the most important reason for adopting him. In fact, that's the only reason we're adopting him - because it is clearly stated in the Bible to look after the widows and orphans.

I just CANNOT WAIT to bring him home!

So, now you know what he looks like! Hopefully we'll get more pictures of him as we get further along in the adoption process.

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Meet Chocolate

Rosie and Clover taking an afternoon snooze

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Announcing....

Chocolate, the baby goat!

Pearl gave birth to a huge healthy baby boy this afternoon - he looks just like his mom! I would love to post pictures, but unfortunately Courtney took the camera with her to the hospital, so I don't have any pictures right now.

But tomorrow, count on seeing pictures of him!

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