Biruk has 3 more weeks left and Misrak has 2 more weeks left. Looking forward to a little break.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Micah finishing his Soccer Season
Its been a rough 4 months. 4 days a week at the soccer field and Saturday games, Amira doing gymnastics. Last night Micah was the first one to finish his season. He belonged to a micro league. His team is called "The Minions". 4-5 y/o. It has been such a joy watching him. Each game my little man has scored a minimum of 3 goals, no joke. Of course he has been the littlest on his team but everyone just loves him. His feet are so tiny (size 7) I couldn't even get soccer shoes for him. He is also the fastest. He is such an entertainer. Micah thoroughly and wholeheartedly enjoys playing soccer. Last night he got a bloody lip smashing together with someone. He was crying badly. I picked him up of the field and minutes later he was ready to play again. Everyone screamed and wowed for Micah, saying "Micah, Micah, Micah" because he went back in there and played his heart out. Then almost towards the end of the game someone smashed the ball right into his private part. He fell back, almost knocked him out. He got up and played again. What a way to finish the season.
Biruk has 3 more weeks left and Misrak has 2 more weeks left. Looking forward to a little break.
Biruk has 3 more weeks left and Misrak has 2 more weeks left. Looking forward to a little break.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Not obsessed anymore
I don't even know where I am trying to go with this post. A few days ago I went through my whole blog skimming through it and I was amazed at all the information I had collected on the children. I was almost feeling guilty when I read some of the things that it has been so long I don't even remember it anymore. Kids firsts, pics, ups and downs..than I was glad I started a blog. But to look back now, I was trying to be hip and had to do what other moms are doing. Writing about the adoptions and the progress of the children because by no means I don't like writing nor blogging for myself but I did it anyway. I am glad I did it because otherwise I wouldn't have much on the children except memories. As you noticed my blogging has become less and less but I am intending of still keeping up with a few events just so I have something on my kiddos.
I guess what I am trying to say is what the title says "I am not obsessed anymore". I am not obsessed to follow adoption blogs (except for a few who became my friens), adoption news, yahoo group, anything adoption... I have a life now. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE to talk about adoption, when asked and help people in the right direction, advocating for adoption, but as for me "I am done".. I am so done, its not even funny. I got a FULL HOUSE. I am ready to enjoy life with my hubby and children.
Often times I have even ask myself, 2 kids each, back to back, was I insane? Was I so worried that my biological clock was running out I need to move fast? I don't know. As this might sound a little negative, I don't mean it at all. I feel very blessed with the 4 children God has entrusted with my family that we have adopted. When I hear the problems many families are facing, mine with the children are nothing compared to theirs. These children that I finally were given to my family were totally meant for us. I would not change a thing about these 4.
I am looking back now and I was into it from 2006 to 2011. Totally into it. All I could breathe is adoption. In the mean time I let everything else go. Especially my health. I got bigger and bigger and unhappier every day with myself. I was paper pregnant for 5 years even when I wasn't adopting I was eating and eating up adoption.
In January of this year I literally started to take my life back and the biggest thing was to take care of myself again and concentrate on more important things. The first thing I changed was exercising and eating right. Slowly but surely the old Andrea came back and started taking care of herself. Since than I have lost 30 pounds, ran 2 races, a 10k and just last Sunday, a half marathon. Kevin and I have a deep relationship again that we haven't had in years since I started all my adoption business. I finally started to put my husband first again over the children and Kevin is loving every minute of it. Children can seriously terrorize your marriage, they most certainly have mine to the deepest root. If you let them its bound to happen, but my sweet man has stuck with me, like he always does.
Anyways, life is good, life is actually great! Don't worry about me if you don't see many posts but that is what's been going on here on the Hill front.
I guess what I am trying to say is what the title says "I am not obsessed anymore". I am not obsessed to follow adoption blogs (except for a few who became my friens), adoption news, yahoo group, anything adoption... I have a life now. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE to talk about adoption, when asked and help people in the right direction, advocating for adoption, but as for me "I am done".. I am so done, its not even funny. I got a FULL HOUSE. I am ready to enjoy life with my hubby and children.
Often times I have even ask myself, 2 kids each, back to back, was I insane? Was I so worried that my biological clock was running out I need to move fast? I don't know. As this might sound a little negative, I don't mean it at all. I feel very blessed with the 4 children God has entrusted with my family that we have adopted. When I hear the problems many families are facing, mine with the children are nothing compared to theirs. These children that I finally were given to my family were totally meant for us. I would not change a thing about these 4.
I am looking back now and I was into it from 2006 to 2011. Totally into it. All I could breathe is adoption. In the mean time I let everything else go. Especially my health. I got bigger and bigger and unhappier every day with myself. I was paper pregnant for 5 years even when I wasn't adopting I was eating and eating up adoption.
In January of this year I literally started to take my life back and the biggest thing was to take care of myself again and concentrate on more important things. The first thing I changed was exercising and eating right. Slowly but surely the old Andrea came back and started taking care of herself. Since than I have lost 30 pounds, ran 2 races, a 10k and just last Sunday, a half marathon. Kevin and I have a deep relationship again that we haven't had in years since I started all my adoption business. I finally started to put my husband first again over the children and Kevin is loving every minute of it. Children can seriously terrorize your marriage, they most certainly have mine to the deepest root. If you let them its bound to happen, but my sweet man has stuck with me, like he always does.
Anyways, life is good, life is actually great! Don't worry about me if you don't see many posts but that is what's been going on here on the Hill front.
Amira turns 7
October 6, 2011 - 7 years old
Gosh, my little girl is growing up so fast. She has been home with us nearly 3 years. For her birthday, Amira wanted to have a breakfast with me at IHOP. For dinner she wanted sweet potatoes, macaroni and cheese, beans.. than I had to stop her. I told her she would get all the other wishes to eat for Thanksgiving. She really cracked me up with her food list. She wanted a recorder and a fairytale book.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Micah riding without training wheels
Micah was ready to have his training wheels taken off. The funny part was that he kept asking Kevin over and over to help him but he was busy working in the yard. So therefore, within a few hours, Micah taught himself how to ride without training wheels. He just won't give up.
Its really cute though because he looks like a 3 year old and people look at him in amazement that he can ride his bike, lol.
Its really cute though because he looks like a 3 year old and people look at him in amazement that he can ride his bike, lol.
Micah's pre-school graduation
June 15, 2011
Micah graduated from his 3x per week pre-school program. Mainly he really learned how to interact with children his age especially sharing and getting along. The teachers loved him. This fall he will attend a 5x per week pre-K program so he will be ready for Kindergarten in 2012.
Micah's siblings came and they were so proud of him
Watching Micah on stage
Micah graduated from his 3x per week pre-school program. Mainly he really learned how to interact with children his age especially sharing and getting along. The teachers loved him. This fall he will attend a 5x per week pre-K program so he will be ready for Kindergarten in 2012.
Micah with teacher Cheri and teacher Brittany
Micah's siblings came and they were so proud of him
Watching Micah on stage
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Danica's graduation and glimpses on her future
haha, gotten way behind with all my pics. We have been so busy the last 3 weeks. Danica had her big graduation on 6/11 and last weekend 6/18 was her party at the house. At the graduation 45,000 people watching, 11,000 students graduating, about 5000 walking. It took about close to 4 hours. What a huge university. We are so proud of Danica. I am constantly blown away that God has blessed me with such an amazing easy going kid. She makes me so happy.
Her adventure now continues to Germany and teach English for at least a year. (yes I am absolutely heart broken) She wants to immerse in the language and culture and hopes when she returns to only speak German to me, lol. Yes, really, I never taught Danica how to speak German for specific reasons. She will leave in September and stay with my parents until she finds her own place or stay with them. Her work place will not be further than an hour from all of my family there. That was Danica's decision as she felt she was going to be really home sick already.
So another big chapter of her life has finished and a new one is beginning, really soon.
Danica's out of state guest, uncle Fred, Grandma Hill and Grandma Kurzbach
The little ones wanted a picture with Danica before bedtime
Her adventure now continues to Germany and teach English for at least a year. (yes I am absolutely heart broken) She wants to immerse in the language and culture and hopes when she returns to only speak German to me, lol. Yes, really, I never taught Danica how to speak German for specific reasons. She will leave in September and stay with my parents until she finds her own place or stay with them. Her work place will not be further than an hour from all of my family there. That was Danica's decision as she felt she was going to be really home sick already.
So another big chapter of her life has finished and a new one is beginning, really soon.
U WA Seattle 6/11/2011
Danica's out of state guest, uncle Fred, Grandma Hill and Grandma Kurzbach
The little ones wanted a picture with Danica before bedtime
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Danica's Department Graduation and 2 surprises for her
One week done, one more week to go. My Danica has graduated from the UWA Seattle over the weekend. The picture below are from the department graduation of her major. Her degree is in environmental studies. We are the proud of her.
The one thing Danica didn't know is that my mom and her uncle were coming. She was so excited.
Danica receiving her degree
Family from left to right. My mom, myself, Kevin, Danica, Uncle Fred, Kevin mom.
My mom with us
Danica and my mom, we call her Omi.
The one thing Danica didn't know is that my mom and her uncle were coming. She was so excited.
My mom and Danica. My mom was sneaking upstairs were is was and surprised her.
Danica receiving her degree
Family from left to right. My mom, myself, Kevin, Danica, Uncle Fred, Kevin mom.
My mom with us
Danica and my mom, we call her Omi.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Misrak turns 8
June 6, 2011-8 years old
Misrak had a great birthday. Her and I had a nice breakfast after church at IHop. For dinner she wanted tortellini, baked beans, and chicken. You can tell she has been here over a year now because last year she wanted pizza rolls.
She picked a little kid digital camera as her birthday present and has been taking pics of everything including the wallpaper and jewelry.
Danica treated her to a pedicure to have some quality time with her also. Really nice day.
Misrak had a great birthday. Her and I had a nice breakfast after church at IHop. For dinner she wanted tortellini, baked beans, and chicken. You can tell she has been here over a year now because last year she wanted pizza rolls.
She picked a little kid digital camera as her birthday present and has been taking pics of everything including the wallpaper and jewelry.
Danica treated her to a pedicure to have some quality time with her also. Really nice day.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Kids are growing, all is well
I had Misrak's and Micah's one year appointment the other day. Misrak has grown exactly 4 inches and weighs nearly 50 pounds. Her and Biruk were the same in the beginning but she is taller and heavier than Biruk by a lot. Micah has grown just about 4 inches and weighs 30 pounds.
The endocrinologist is very pleased with Micah's growth. He is actually on a smalls dosage of growth hormones but he still grew more than he expected. He thinks that when he goes to Kindergarten next year he will not look so out of place anymore.
There is so much to say and so little time. I promise one day I will write about the 2 of them and how much they have blessed our family as our last additions to the family. I am in awe with them every single day. I couldn't have been more pleased.
In the mean time, I am trying to find time to breathe. Next week, we have families coming in from out of town for Danica college graduation and the weekend after that we have Danica's graduation party... As excited as I am for her I cannot wait until June 19 until its all over. Alright now, we are going to get through this:)
BTW, Susan if you are reading my post, I still cannot comment on your blog... Ugh, its driving me crazy.
The endocrinologist is very pleased with Micah's growth. He is actually on a smalls dosage of growth hormones but he still grew more than he expected. He thinks that when he goes to Kindergarten next year he will not look so out of place anymore.
There is so much to say and so little time. I promise one day I will write about the 2 of them and how much they have blessed our family as our last additions to the family. I am in awe with them every single day. I couldn't have been more pleased.
In the mean time, I am trying to find time to breathe. Next week, we have families coming in from out of town for Danica college graduation and the weekend after that we have Danica's graduation party... As excited as I am for her I cannot wait until June 19 until its all over. Alright now, we are going to get through this:)
BTW, Susan if you are reading my post, I still cannot comment on your blog... Ugh, its driving me crazy.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Young Heroes Award (5/7/11)
Last weekend, all four little ones received Young Heroes awards. They were nominated by the nurses and doctors of the hospital they go to every month for their courage and determination. This was a very special military ceremony that they only hold once a year and 17 children received the awards which included our 4. They all got the award for suffering from a chronic illness and other things that requires medications/shots every single day including blood draws.
The one thing we didn't expect was that they each received a giant gift bags loaded with toys. They didn't even get so much for Christmas. So our kids truly had Christmas in May:)
The one thing we didn't expect was that they each received a giant gift bags loaded with toys. They didn't even get so much for Christmas. So our kids truly had Christmas in May:)
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Forever Home - 1 Year (Misrak & Micah)
Today, one year ago, we arrived home from Ethiopia. What a year it has been and how fast it went by. I got them an ice cream cake on their one year anniversary home for a special treat. I have been fighting to put the right words on paper to tell you about their amazing personalities but its not finished yet.. Hopefully one day.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Kids can say the dumbest things..
Today was the first time Misrak was invited to a birthday party. She was pretty excited. It was a miniature golf place. As we were driving up the hill she told me that she had been there before with her friend Cheryl.
So we arrive at the birthday party. Birthday girl's mom ask Misrak, "Have you ever played minituare golf before"? Without even giving Misrak a chance to answer the mom, birthday girl says "No she JUST GOT HERE from Ethiopia and has never played miniature golf before". Wow I felt sick to my stomach because the embarrassment on Misrak's face with evident. I told birthday girl that SHE WAS INCORRECT AND I didn't appreciate what she said. I said first off Misrak didn't just get here and secondly she was here just a month ago playing with her friend Cheryl.
Lately she has been telling me that she was tired of constantly being told in school, oh you are adopted and than this. Of course we never hide her adoption, hello its too obvious but the kids shouldn't constantly being confronted about this if they don't want to talk about it. I hope she will get a fresh start next school year.
So we arrive at the birthday party. Birthday girl's mom ask Misrak, "Have you ever played minituare golf before"? Without even giving Misrak a chance to answer the mom, birthday girl says "No she JUST GOT HERE from Ethiopia and has never played miniature golf before". Wow I felt sick to my stomach because the embarrassment on Misrak's face with evident. I told birthday girl that SHE WAS INCORRECT AND I didn't appreciate what she said. I said first off Misrak didn't just get here and secondly she was here just a month ago playing with her friend Cheryl.
Lately she has been telling me that she was tired of constantly being told in school, oh you are adopted and than this. Of course we never hide her adoption, hello its too obvious but the kids shouldn't constantly being confronted about this if they don't want to talk about it. I hope she will get a fresh start next school year.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Happy Birthday Biruk
Today my Biruki turned 7. We all just had a fantastic day. He wanted to have his special date with Danica and they went to McDonald. For dinner he wanted salad and a white cake with cream cheese frosting. He wanted another:) Nerf gun. My boy is growing up too fast.
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