While the cats away.....The mice will play!!

Calvin has been gone for about 5 hours, and the kids have managed to rub an entire tub of lotion on Lukes head! Good thing he will be home in about 25 hours:) 

Yamesthe Lema.....soon to be...... Meeya Yamesthe Lema Bradshaw

This a one of the more recent photos of the middle girl, the focus isn't too sharp, but we are greatful for every photo we have received along the way! 

Tarikua Lema.....soon to be.....Journee Tarikua Lema Bradshaw

This is the most recent photo we have received of the oldest girl. This photo was taken when she was admitted into the foster home, so she is pretty sad here:( 

Tsaganesh Lema... soon to be.... Maree Tsaganesh Lema Bradshaw

We are anxious to hug and kiss out youngest new daughter, but only when she is ready. First, we will gently say "hello". Then load her up with toys and treats, then she will be ready:) 

My Daughters.........

You are my daughter, yet we’ve never touched.

I’ve seen your face a million times, in photos.

I day dream of you playing in our home,

Running down our hall, sitting on our deck.

Your home, your hall, your deck……

I’ve come to love you, a surreal kind of love.

I pray that you will love me too, when you’re ready.

I know you will feel sad, scared, confused.

I will hold you, if you let me.

I will wipe your tears away, without speaking.

We have one common language as humans, compassion.

And compassions builds trust, and trust… Love.

Today began like any other, I got up with the kids and Calvin headed off to work. We had a short morning at home, as there were some errands to run. I loaded up the kids and headed to Wal-Mart to develop some photos, then treated them with the Zoo. We all enjoyed seeing the fish, feeding the ducks, and taking a walk. We left the Zoo to head to Fudruckers to meet up with Calvin for lunch. The food was good like usual, and the kids behaved. Then we all went to the kids well baby appointments with their pediatrician. Hannah and Luke each got the MMR shot and another?? in preparation for the girls arrival. We don’t know what could be carried over, so we are all get up to date with shots. The appointment took up most of the afternoon, getting Calvin out of work for the rest of the dayJ We then came home, to check for any news about our court date. As expected, we missed a phone call from Michelle, but there were a few emails. All had gone well, we were parents!!! WOW, it was very surreal, kind of like in the delivery room with my own two births, almost emotionless, out of shock. Then sets in the unspeakable joy!! And calmly, it all begins to feel real in my heart. Wow, I am a mother of five. Now I am speechless……..

Our three new daughters!!!
July 18, 2006 

Hannah's 3rd birthday announcement!
Time sure goes fast.