Crazy Hair Day

Well, What can I say, She won for her grade.... I love these type of theme days! You cannot tell but this was a "sanjaya" type hairstyle.

She Graduated!

May28, 2009
Today my sweet Grace has graduated from Kindergarten. She has learned so much this year and can now count way over 100. She is reading and excelled on her standardized testing. I have loved volunteering in her classroom this year and I have loved to see her actively involved in the class. She has had a great year with Mrs. Schaffer. I have great admiration for her and all the work and effort that she puts into the kids.

Clara's Birthday

May 22, 2009

With all the commotion that is happening around here getting the house painted and also getting to move, we took time today to celebrate Clara's 2nd Birthday. I cannot believe that she is two. She is just a joy in our lives and she keeps everyone on their toes. She loves her sister and is always very worried about where Grace is. Also, she is very loving towards those around her. She is a very smart and determined little girl. We are so blessed to have her in our family.

To celebrate we went to Build a Bear to make a special bear or kitty. I think that the girls had a lot of fun. Then we went home to have some Cupcakes.

Last fieldtrip of the year

May 15, 2009

Today was the last field trip of the year with Grace's Kindergarten Class. We went to the library and to the zoo. I love going to the zoo and today was no exception. The zoo had new animals arrive and Grace was very excited to see the new hyena exhibit. We walked around and then headed back to school for a picnic and sno cones. I cannot believe that this year is almost done. Where has the time gone? I think the pregnancy hormones are kicking in. I have been tearing up all day over this.

Recycling

Ohh the funny things that kids say. Grace just lost her second tooth. It happened to coincide with Earth week where they learned how to take care of the earth and recycle. She cracks me up.

" Mom, when you are little you are born with no teeth. Then you get bigger and your teeth come in. Then your teeth get wiggly and they fall out. The tooth fairy takes your tooth and then you get a new one. Your teeth are recycled. "

Introducing...

I would like to introduce Grace Elaine Blanchard. This picture was taken as we headed to the courthouse. On Friday, the adoption was final and she is officially a Blanchard. Beau was joking that his oldest daughter is now his newest daughter. I am so excited that everything went through and now we can look forward to the sealing. We have it scheduled for May 2, 2009.

First tooth.

It is amazing how fast time flies. It seems like only a short time ago Grace was getting her first tooth and today she lost her first tooth. She has been playing with it for a week now and has enjoyed teasing me and watching me squirm. This morning she woke up and told me that her tooth came out. She was soo excited.


Now she is looking forward to the tooth fairy coming!!!!

Court

In just under a week Beau and I will have our first court appointment. Next Monday we will find out if the judge will allow the parental termination to happen. It is something that we have planned since Beau and I were married. I just cannot believe that it is here. We have no idea what will happen or if it will contested. I have to admit that I am nervous. We were told that they have not had good luck with terminations for the judge that we were assigned. If you could, Please keep us in your prayers.

If all goes well, we could be four weeks from having Grace adopted and then we can have her sealed to us. The feelings I have had not having her sealed could be put to rest and my family will be complete.

What a slow month.

It is hard to believe that I have not posted in over a month. I wish I could say that things were sooo busy here that I did not have the time. However the truth is that not much happened. Beau still has a job which I am thankful for each and every day. He is now Tech lead which gets him off of the phones. That makes him a happier person.

Grace is busy planning her birthday. She will be six soon and now has her first loose tooth. She hit a big mile stone in school. She can now count to 100. I am hoping to be able to upload the video tonight. She is such a character.

Clara is improving on her speech. She is attempting to try to say words and is improving on her sign language. The only down side is that if you don't know what she is signing, she gets mad at you.

As far as myself. I am enjoying each day and trying to be a good person. I have to admit Life gets stressful at times but in perspective, LIFE IS GOOD.

On the record

After a few days of freezing weather and even snow, we decided to enjoy the day at the local zoo and to see the new giraffe. While we were there, the Idaho Statesman was there recording a segment for the internet site. Grace was interviewed. She just cracks me up.A little part of me always knew that she would end up on camera one way or another. I will try and have Beau when he gets home post the video but until then, please follow the link. Thanks

http://videos.idahostatesman.com/vmix_hosted_apps/p/media?id=2498379

We have a Court Date!

I am beyond excited. We have a court date for the first of two dates that we will have to adopt Grace. It is anyone's guess on how the proceedings will go or if it will be contested. But by Feb. 9th we will know. If anyone is able to write a letter of recommendation for us, please let me know and I will email more details to you.