Happy Birthday Amelia!

This Saturday we celebrated Amy's 5th birthday (her bday was actually on the Sabbath). I don't like doing too much for birthdays, simply because it tires out the mommy and I don't see the need to go all out for a child...that doesn't mean I don't have cake and a gift. Also...if I had to do this when or if we had 6 children I think I would be pulling out my hair...so, best not to start something I'll regret later. :)

Yes, she was taken with the balloons. It was hard getting her interested into the presents because of the balloons lol! But she managed to open them, and find, books, school supplies, a memory game and my dear sister purchased Amy's kindergarten books (due to come in sometime this week or next)! Ok...so maybe I'm more excited then Amelia...but she was thrilled to hear about them. I just hope she will be as thrilled half way through the books! :)

Sat evening it was easy to get her to shower and get ready for bed with the "new" books to read afterwards... :D Bribes I know.

Ooh the balloon again...

And I would've posted a video but for some reason it doesn't want to work. :(

In other news I'm half way through the pregnancy. News about our immigration to come in the next post.

its a zoo here (almost!)

Myself and the kids did visit one last week with my mom and sister (and her two children). Amelia liked feeding the goats.

And we were able to convince Aaron, after a while of watching us have fun! Jackie had the largest goat try to nibble at her skirt, and then the bag of food... :D

I could post photos of animals, but I think we all know what usually is in a zoo! This was a smaller one, so not so much walking for a pregnant mommy! :) And they had a little park area for wee ones to run around in.

Now, I must tell you something. I've been using yogurt as a face wash. Just plain organic yogurt. And it is actually really nice! I've tried the baking soda but to do that everyday is just a bit too rough on the skin for me. But yogurt...is so nice. :) Now, I have to admit I'm not diligent enough washing every night or morning with it...I do have three littles, a husband, a pregnancy, and brother in law to deal with, so time is harder to come by.

Speaking of yogurt, look what I found my son doing a day or so ago...

Yes....yogurt in his hair! *sigh*

And what of our visas? Well, last Friday or Thursday we found out that my standard of health is unacceptable and on the basis of that they could refuse our application (pregnancy is considered an unacceptable standard of health - I still think its so silly but nevermind). However our last and final option was to write a guarantee (oh I cant remember how its spelled!) that the birth etc would be covered (cost), and the church has graciously done this for us. We may still be refused, but we can only pray that they would let us through - please remember us! We will likely know the final outcome later next week. And yes, it has been a very stressful time, but I hope I am learning more and more that all things are in His control, and whatever happens it is in His providence. Our ways are not His ways neither His thoughts our thoughts. (I'm not quoting the text perfectly, just trying to remember the content).

Until next week then or the week thereafter!