Like a Glove...

In so many ways, LG fits into our family like a glove--a missing puzzle piece found. It has been a HUGE blessing to see her interact with each of the boys. I think she loves all the positive attention that she receives from them. And I also think that she loves "helping" me overcome the HUGE problem of being the only girl in the house! :-) She told my DS 3 last week, "It's a good thing [Susan] has another girl in the house so she doesn't have to shop alone!" I love knowing that there's someone else who "gets" me! (LOL)

It was a BUSY week last week, thus my blogging waned. I am sorry.

Friday and Saturday she spent the day with my niece, H, my DS 4, and DH's Mom and Dad. Wow, did LG have a BLAST! She barely wanted to come home! Here they are blowing bubbles in the driveway.

And here are the girls playing "Polly Pockets" and "Littlest Pet Shop"...a great thing for LG. We are still collecting "girl" things in our house for her to play with. My wonderful MIL saved the day with these finds!I have to say that LG's village is just as much of a blessing as the boys!
Friends at work helped pull the Cinderella costume together in a BIG way! It's so nice to know that there are so many people wanting to reach out and breathe positive into this young girl's life. The drama teacher had the top. LG and I found the bottom (a bridesmaid dress from Goodwill) and my sweet friend Sandy hemmed it up for us. Our ESE teacher accessorized us to the nines!
We held a Block Party/Open House at our house on Halloween night. There she was able to meet even more of our extended family. Here she is with my nieces and nephew ready to hit the street for treats! She and my niece, K, were both princesses. So fun!

DS 1 came home for the Frisbee Nationals this weekend. It was fun having him around too! Here he is in his "Ultimate Frisbee" Halloween costume!DS 3 put on his 80's Outfit from spirit week at school last week. He CRACKS me UP with all of his spirit costumes! I need to make him model each one so I can get pics. They are hysterical! Honestly some of his family have been asking if he's been abducted by aliens. He's having a blast, though, and that's what matters!DS 2 had the all important job of going to the airport to pick up DH. He's been gone for 17 days and honestly we were missing him! He did pose for a picture with his Aunt before he left the party!Here are some of my sweet friends from church who came to help hand out cold water, "adult sized" candy bars, and treat bags to more than 200 people who dropped by throughout the evening! And here are the kids "trying out" the church treat table in our front yard!

Of course, we have the annual "I-show-off-my-loot" picture! LG had melted down and turned from Princess to "wicked witch" by this time (which is a whole OTHER blog), so only DS 4 was willing to oblige me and my camera for this picture. Gotta love the beach look on Halloween!
So, there you have it...a brief update from my neck of the woods. Honestly, this whole turn of events has reminded me just how blessed I am! I have much for which to be thankful. Our extended family have opened their arms and hearts to LG as if she's always been here. My friends continue to support me in unexpected and sweet ways. Our nuclear family is just abounding with compassion and joy.

I'm telling you, there are no riches worth more than that kind of love!