My Life, My Heart: The kids come home!!!

Monday, August 17, 2009

The kids come home!!!

The kids came home August 1st and it was a joyous occasion. We picked the four California sun kissed kids up from the Cleveland airport. They always look like they are so grown when I see them again after two months. We are all feeling so good with kisses hugs and smiles. As soon as we picked them up we headed straight to Aunt Jenni's house for her monthly "teen night". The kids met all their friends there and it was loads of fun. The twins were at Jenni's house waiting for us but they were asleep. The kids were not going to wait for them to wake up they went right in and started picking them up and kissing them. It was so funny because they were so groggy they thought they were dreaming and they did not quite register that brothers and sisters were actually home. Well after a fun time with friends we all headed out to home which was filled with surprises for the kids. They one by one were taken to their newly remodeled rooms. I just realized I did not include pics of the rooms themselves. I will later. Well its good to have them home...home feels like home again. We are back to our BUSY schedule so that is why my blog is behind...

Just picked up!

The girls waking up the babes

The groggy faces of the twins.

Linnea full of joy as she wakes up and realizes it is not a dream.

Liam of course is the first to get hugs and kisses.

I love the look on Liams face.

All smiles as we reunite.

Linnea saying no she will not leave sissy's arms.

Groggy Rissa

Liam joyful with Mya

Larissa still not sure

Linnea eating up all the love

Larissa taking brother outside for play

Happy

Back at home in the girls newly "dived" room

Forrest seeing his room for the first time.

Mya seeing her room for the first time

Harmonys first look

Liams first look

The kids were so thrilled with their new rooms. They felt like it was extreme home makeover...hahhahha....ok not really that extreme.

Mya Carter

Singer, Poet, Friendly. Sensitive, Caring, good friend. She is the softness in our home. Mya is my little mother she helps so much with the babies. They love her like a second mom. I always call her my queen, and she reigns surpreme sometimes even with a little attitude. Her strength will carry through the temptations in this life. She is firm in her beliefs and I am so proud of her. I love her warm smile. She looks so much like her late Grandma Marsha, which is such a blessing. Now her dad can see his mom in his beautiful daughter.

Harmony Carter

Fashion designer, Trendsetter, Go getter. Loving, Huggable, smiley. She is the Light in our home. Harmony will go far in life she is determined and will work hard for her success. She is driven and studies hard in school. She likes things organized and neat. She is playful and sometimes has us laughing at her silliness. I am so grateful for her. I prayed for another girl when I was pregnant with her because I wanted Mya to have a sister. I hope she knows how special it is to be a sister and to be a good one. She radiates and we are blessed to have her.

Liam Carter

Artist, Writer, Comedian. Intelligent, thoughtful, cool. He is the truth in our home.Liam is starting at Canton Country Day School this year.We are so proud he was accepted in. He is a rare gem with great potential. He is our little einstein. When he was little he did not talk much he used to play thoughfully and examine things. he was always anxious to get bigger so he could do big things. I hope you never lose your fire to be big Liam. Liam collects build a bears. He also writes and illustrates hilarious comic books. As long as he keeps believing in Himself he will go far. He is ma-ma's heart.

Linnea Tsoufiou

Happy, loves books, Cautious, Girly, Passionate. She is our sweet angel.God bleesed Linnea with a twin now she will have alife long friend who will be so close to her heart. Linnea looks out for Larissa she tries to keep her out of trouble and leads her into trouble too. She moves non-stop when she is awake, and tires mommy out. She is going throught the taking off clothes and diaper phase. Does anyone know of any escape-proof clothes? I feel overwhelmed alot but alos overwhelmed with good feelings for my glorious blessings.

Summer News

The summer is here, and already going fast. Forrest, Mya, Harmony, and Liam are all in Reseda California (LA) Visiting with dad Travis, step mom Marika, and new baby brother Mattias. They are also spending time with cousins and uncles. They are having a great time. We all talk everyday. I miss them tons. I do not breathe the same because 4 pieces of my heart are missing. I am getting lots done here though and trying to use my extra time wisely.
My mom got us ALL a membership at the Massillon Recreation center. She is SO awesome. I honestly do not know how she keeps up with needs of all her children and grandchildren. THANKS MOM!! We have gone quite a bit. The babies are warming up to the water and starting to have lots of fun. I like summer but I do not love it. I prefer fall and winter but I plan to make this a great summer, I might even let myself get a tan. I usually hide from the sun…I don’t want any wrinkles!!!!