Sometimes Life throws you a curve ball.....

Sometimes you have to go with what god hands you and make the best out of a horrible situation. There is a couple in China now that was to receive their daughter with correctable special needs last Monday. To adoptive parents it is like the birth of your child. However, Susannah is in critical condition with phenomena causing the heart defect a serious issue. When they arrived at the hospital they were told she was dying. I am in awe that the couple still wants to try and bring her home here for the best care possible. Most adoptive families in this situation would ask for another referral (child) that was not this ill. It warms my heart to know there are wonderful people out there that would walk over hot coals to do what this couple is doing. May the Lord work wonderful miracles for this family. Take a few moments today and visit their site and pray that all is well for them in China and Susannah receives the care she needs to thrive.

Jennifer

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Fall Baseball 09-2008

Gage gets to be the starter pitcher.

Back at his old catching position

One hot day in GA! Poor guy.

Oh well, if you like the car enough you should have the dough for repairs. Never buy a car you can't afford to fix!

10 Most Expensive

Ranking Make/Model Maintenance Repairs Total

1 Dodge Viper $8,209 $2,114 $10,323
2 Jaguar XK-Series $5,456 $4,171 $9,449
3 Jaguar XJ-Series $5,299 $4,150 $9,449
4 Land Rover Range Rover Sport $4,910 $4,317 $9,227
5 Land Rover Range Rover $4,678 $4,317 $8,996
6 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class $5,963 $2,793 $8,756
7 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class $5,988 $2,742 $8,730
8 Land Rover LR3 $4,424 $4,213 $8,637
9 Audi RS4 $6,164 $2,442 $8,606
10 BMW Alpina B7 $6,018 $2,516 $8,534

At least the XJ rated 3rd and not number one. It helps when you know people who can fix cars. LOL ;0) Still we wold not have any other car. Timeless.......

Jen

Batter Up!

Well it's fall ball time and G has his first game Saturday. He will catch and pitch. Eddie might use him at second but he defiantly needs him to catch and pitch. Can't wait!! Momma needs her ball fix. Hopefully I can get some pictures up soon of the game and G pitching.

Jennifer

Goofy Girls

Katie posing for momma!

Olivia joining in!

YUMMY

I just finished eating an incredible meal. Here is the recipe.

I was at Publix and it was a featured recipe at the store.

Pork Steak Mojito

Ingredients

6 tablespoons olive oil

4 Spanish-style pork cube steaks (about 1 1/2 lb) You will find these at Publix grocery

5 ounces pre-sliced yellow onions(1 cup)

1 teaspoon adobo seasoning (Spanish seasoned salt)

3 fresh garlic cloves

1 lemon (for juice, rinsed)

Steps
1. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes.

Place 2 tablespoons of the oil in pan; swirl to coat.

Add pork steaks (wash hands); cook 3–4 minutes on each side or until browned and internal temperature reaches 160°F. (Use a meat thermometer to accurately ensure doneness.)

Remove from pan and cover to keep warm.

2. Reduce heat to medium; add remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil, onions, and adobo. Crush garlic, using garlic press, into pan. Use knife to remove garlic from bottom of press.

3. Squeeze juice of one-half lemon into pan (about 2 tablespoons). Cook 5–6 minutes or until onions are tender. Serve sauce over pork steaks.

CALORIES (per 1/4 recipe) 560kcal; FAT 39g; CHOL 145mg;SODIUM 720mg; CARB 25g; FIBER 1g; PROTEIN 28g;VIT A 4%; VIT C 8%; CALC 10%; IRON 15%

All Decked Out!

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

The wait is Over!

Make a Smilebox greeting

Life as Six!

Many have written and given me grief about not posting so here goes. So much has happened since April I do not know where to begin.

School is out and all four kiddos are home 24/7 with mom. Dad is putting extra hours in at work with the way the economy is. Kolbe has graduated pre-k and is off to kindergarten this fall! He was so cute at graduation. Never has he stood in front of a large crowd and opened his mouth, however I was lucky enough to hear him sing and act goofy at graduation. Gage finished 3rd grade with all A's last report card. He really great this year. Katie is adjusting well to having a little sister. She is having a few more outburst. It could be the age or the change it's tough to say, she has always been the drama queen of the family and I guess she still wants to compete for the title. She finished 2 yr pre-k with excelling in most of the areas taught. I hope next year she learns to play better with others. not sure if this was an issue or if it was because mom was in her room.

is doing great and gaining ground on Katie rather quickly. She has gained almost 4 pounds sine she has been home. Her and Katie are sharing the same clothes now. This girl can tan let me tell you. I am so envious! I thought I got dark quick? Not compared to this child. She is now in a big girl bed and sleeping through the night without wondering around her room or trying to climb in bed with Katie. She is smart as a tack this child picks up lots and in no time she will be gibber jabbering up a storm. We do not hear her say much because we have 2 translators living in the house (Kolbe and Katie) that caters to her every whim.

Last week we received the newest of the family. Cache, a Doberman puppy. She is about 14 weeks old and sweet as sugar. The kids can climb all over this 30 pound puppy and she loves every minute. I'm not sure if I posted back in April that we lost Gretchen (our female boxer age 11) to old age. Stokley is getting slow as his hips are really taking a toll on him. We started him on Glucosamine (sp) in hopes that it will ease his pain some. We have not introduced the puppy to him formally. They have greeted each other through the fence and Stokley just perks up so nicely.

Here are some pictures of the past few months. Hopefully I will post more often than I have. I am trying to get in a rhythm here at home.

Late April / Early May 2008

Kolbe getting his baseball trophy and award for most improved.

Our family photo for AGCI 3 month update.

Precious Moments - Hardin style.

Gage being Gage! GOOFY!!!

May 2008 Pictures

Olivia put herself in time out after seeing Katie getting put in time out! Too cute. Had to take a picture.

Livi and Dad after a game.

Katie sacked out after a long hard days play.

Miss Drama at Mother's Day Tea!

May 2008 Pictures

Olivia swinging and hanging out with Dad st the park.

Olivia being her goofy self! Clowning around at school.

Katie swinging with Dad

Katie's Spring picture (sorry a little fuzzy)

May and June pictures

Roy and Cache

Kolbe Graduating Pre-K!

Kolbe waiting for me to take the picture so he can go play!

Kolbe and Logan hanging out

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5 weeks and counting

It's hard to believe it has only been 5 or so weeks since Olivia arrived home. She has adjusted really well. I took her to the Pediatrician and she is doing great. We have a doctors appointment next week with a GI specialist to see how her blood count is. Katie is ecstatic that she has a little sister to share her room with. She is not so happy about sharing her toys. Kolbe is doing well with the adjustment off another baby on the house. Olivia has really opened up to everyone here at home and at school. She fits into her class and does fine without mommy. She understands everything I ask or tell her to do and even has made an effort to talk to me in English. Just like most two year old's she does better showing you what she wants rather than speaking. I can put anything in front of her and she just about eats it. She thinks its time to eat the moment her feet hit the floor in the morning just like Katie and Kolbe. Roy is in love with his little Livi! She runs up to daddy every afternoon when he comes in from work and laughs and plays with him until dinner is ready. It seems our family is complete! At least for now :0) I don't know if I could juggle 5!?

Jennifer

Chime Long Safari Park

no pictures please. Olivia is enjoying momma's sunglasses. Unfortunalty momma lost these on the train. Hmmm, wonder which animal ate them for breakfast?

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