They Are Growing Up

Each of our kids is growing up so much! We are constantly amazed at their growth in every way: new abilities, new vocabulary, clothes they are out-growing, mastery of skills. They are learning to be such great helpers!

They gather the trash cans around the house on trash day, they fold their clothes/pajamas nicely, make their beds, the girls vacuum up crumbs and bird seed in the kitchen with a little dust buster, & the kids even set the table for dinner!

We are now able to use regular toothpaste for Andres who now does an excellent job of swishing and rinsing! We are so proud of him! What a big boy! This is him in action...

In addition to that important skill, Andres is out of the high chair and in his own booster seat. Even more wonderful that that, he is not in a diaper anymore and is doing such a fantastic job!

Gammy and Grandpa Bill sent the kids an early Christmas gift that we are all so thankful for - a really nice nativity set for the children! It is already getting very good use as they are able to play & explore what they are learning in our Advent devotionals together!

We have done seven days of our Advent devotional together - tonight will be our eighth. Our book we are going through (in addition to La Santa Biblia) is called The Advent Jesse Tree. Our little studies together have been increadibly valuable for the children to learn more about who Jesus is and why Jesus had to come to the earth. It has been very eye-opening for the children and for us as well as a lot of fun! The girls already have seven Scriptures memorized! Wow!

Truly, we cannot believe the transformation that has happened in our children over these 11 months together. We are so blessed to be their parents and praise the Lord for His goodness and lavish love He has set upon our family.