A candle for joy . . . wow, what joy we have. Preparing for and celebrating the birth of Christ brings me great joy each and every year. Sharing that with my family brings me even greater joy. Watching our girls really understand and celebrate what it means for God to be incarnate in our world is a joyful experience. I pray that you're able to find that JOY this season.
Here's a bit of our joy that we'd like to share with you . . .
This past Sunday our three bigger girls were part of our congregation's Christmas program. All of the kiddos from the church did a great job! They read the Christmas story from scripture and presented the nativity scene very well. I'm so proud of all of these awesome kids and families!
It's in the water, or in the air . . . or something. If you live in Wisconsin you automatically root for the Packers. Not growing up here I don't really get it, but it's definitely a cultural thing here! GO Pack GO!
Miss "S" seriously loves this cat. Mr. Thor seriously loves this little girl. They are the best of friends!
This week we decorated more for Advent. Up went the garland and ornaments! The girls all had a great time decorating.
"T" has been going to school and it has been going so very well! Her class was talking about Christmas around the world. We were invited to bring something for the kids to represent Ethiopia. This is my attempt at doro wat (chicken stew). We didn't have injera, but they did actually like the stew!
These kiddos have LOVED the snow! They continue to work on their multiple snow forts. They would spend hours out there if we let them. I'm so surprised how our youngest has taken to the snow!
This is my first try at cornrows. Not too shabby! For a 4 year old she is so patient with me.
This cat is seriously glad that his girls are home from school for a week and a half! How he loves his girls.
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Here is the latest update on our puzzle fundraiser (as of Friday, December 20) . . .
Well this is our puzzle so far. We've sold 29 pieces! Thank you thank you to all those that have donated so far!
If you're wondering what all this crazy puzzle stuff is, here's a recap from last week.
Here's how it works:
Those who choose to donate to The Burke Adoption Fund will purchase a puzzle piece(s). As pieces are purchased, we will assemble the puzzle and then have the name of the person and/or family donating written on the back. We will periodically take pictures and post updates of the progress. After the puzzle is completed and all of the names have been written, it will be a wonderful keepsake for our family to see all of the people who were part of bringing our girls home. We will continue this fundraiser until all of the pieces have been purchased, even if we get to bring "M^" home before it is complete. Cost of 1 Puzzle Piece = $10. You may choose to purchase a single piece, or if you want to donate a larger amount, you may purchase as many pieces as you desire.
How to Donate:
Check out our site on Go Fund Me. http://www.gofundme.com/5mkubw
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Send a check made out to Burke Adoption Fund to our church. Send me an email and I'll send you the address. amburke2002@gmail.com.
If you have any questions please feel free to email me. We thank you for your consideration in donating. I look forward to updating more about all of our children and our family.
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Thanks so much for checking in with us on our Advent journey! We hope you all have a very Merry Celebration of the Birth of the Savior!
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