What's Jack Saying

Mom, "Jack are you excited about being a big brother?"

Jack, "Yes."

Mom, "Why are you excited? What will be different when he comes home?"

Jack, "I won't have to worry about who to play with."

Mom, "What if God chooses a really little boy for our family?"

Jack, "Then he might put things in his mouth. I'll have to keep all the small things away so he stays safe."


Sweet Boy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mom

Dear Blogger...

Dear Blogger,


I have been very excited this week. One day I said all I want for my birthday is a new baby brother. My mom laughed. I don't know why that was funny. I pray for him every night now.


Layne

Uganda

I got a book at the public library called Uganda, Enchantment of the World by Ettagle Blauer and Jason Laure. Here are some things I learned.

• Uganda is slightly smaller than Oregon.
• Uganda is right in the middle of Africa very far from any ocean.
• The longest river in Uganda is the Victoria Nile
• The largest lake in Africa is in Uganda and it is called Lake Victoria. It is 26,828 square miles
• Uganda's border is 580 miles and it is near Kenya
• The high temperatures in Kampala, Uganda are 82 degrees and the low temperatures are 64 degrees.
• The driest area is Gulu and they get .4 inches of rain in January.
• Wettest area is Entebbe and that gets 9.8 inches in April.

Kate

What My Family is Going to Look Like

Jack

Excitement!

Today I can't stop thinking about the adoption. I will love a little brother from Uganda. I want to play with him and Jack.
Layne

Changes....

One morning at 7:30 am I went in to my mom and dad's room. I asked my mom "Where's dad?" She said he went to work. We were talking for a little bit. My mom said, "Kate, Daddy and I have been talking about the adoption.  Daddy is wondering what you would think if we adopted a littler child than we told you about. When he comes home, maybe he would be two." She said that's not for sure butI said, "I would be happy to have a two year old."


Well, that's the end of my story. If you're going to adopt too, I wish you good luck.
Kate

Helping with Hague Training

I came home from church on Sunday. In church I learned to love everyone even if they act like a dog.

Well, anyway, my mom sat right down at her desk. I said, "Mom, what in the world are you doing? It's a Sunday. You shouldn't be doing work!" She answered, "I am not working. I am taking a class for adoption. Would you like to do it with me?" I answered, "Yeah, sure!"

The class took 3 hours, I think. Me and my mom took notes. When my mom tucked me in to bed she said, "Kate go to sleep, we had a long test today about the adoption and you have a big day tomorrow so good night." She gave me a kiss and a hug and turned off the lights. And then she went to go finish another adoption test.

That's the end of my story but I just want to say for those people who are going to do the adoption test, good luck! Because it is a long one!
Kate