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We have had a great weekend.   Yonas and Yosef went into their classes at church by themselves this week.  They had a really good time.  It was so nice to see them smiling and sitting with all the other kids.  I thought it would be harder on them than it was.  They hugged us and said bye-bye...When we picked them up, Yosef colored a paper and made a craft.  He was so proud of them.  They were all smiles.  Such a blessing.

Friday night we were invited to our friend's home, Greg and Linda Heitzman.  We decorated gingerbread houses and had dinner.  The kids loved every minute of it.  They finished up the night cuddling up on the couch watching a movie.  I am so thankful to have friends that have embraced our new family size.  It was nice to be able to get out with them, and it gave us a chance to teach them a little bit more about their boundaries.  I think that for the most part, they did pretty good.  Here are some pictures from our night.

Getting ready to begin

The finished product

Gracie's favorite part of the night

More pictures

I had to post this picture of the kids watching a workout video.  They were all working hard!

Their first doctor's appointment.  They loved getting a chance to use the stethoscope.

5 MORE DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!  Are you ready? 

Kelli