Life through the eyes of Sparkles....
Posted on Jan. 29, 2008
. Well, lets just say that was an unexpected blogging break and leave it at that.
Moving right along now...most of you know about my little foster brother, Hayden, that we have been trying to adopt. Well, today was a very exciting day in his case! This morning, Hayden became officially free for adoption. His birth parents rights were severed which that means that we are one step closer to adopting him! WooHoo! I just thank God for giving us our precious little Hayden. He has truly been a blessing. As for our other two little foster kids, their cases are slowly moving along. Both of their case plans look like they are headed to adoption, but you just never know. I'm not going to lie, having this six year old little girl has not been easy. I absolutely love her and do not regret in any way taking her, but she has totally pushed me to my limits. As do most children in foster care, she came to us with many behavioral problems. I realize that this is not her fault and is a result of the neglect she has suffered her entire life, but none the less, it's still very difficult. I often have to remember that she is just a diamond in the rough and over time, with enough love and training, she will become a beautiful young girl on the inside (she already is on the outside).
Looking on the bright side now, her and Hannah are now little ballerinas. They started classical ballet classes a couple months ago and are really enjoying it! They look so adorable in their pink tights and little leotards with their hair pulled up in buns. I wish I had a picture to show! Both of them are always prancing around the house flaunting the new moves they learned in ballet...it's too cute! They were both born with natural talent. Also, I would like all you girls to go check out the challenge that Brooke posted on her blog! In a nut shell, the challenge is to wear a modest, yet fashionable, skirt or dress every day for a week. I am not at all against pants, but think that this will be fun! I have well over twenty-five beautiful skirts hanging in my closet, but I am always apprehensive to wear them on a normal week day because I usually feel like I am dressing up to much. Well, not this week. I think I'm going to have fun with this! Hehe! So, go over to Brooke's blog and check out what she has to say. She makes some good points about how you can be modest and feminine, yet fashionable at the same time.
So, part of the challenge is to post a picture of your outfit for the day, I decided on this outfit. I absolutely love the skirt and kind of forgot about it until this morning when I was looking through my closet. I really enjoyed wearing it today.
I'd also like to thank the ones who have waited patiently for a blog update...this post is for you! Hehe!
Jenna
Oh, and btw, I realize that it is not Christmas anymore and will have my brother put up my regular template when he gets the chance...but at the moment I have no idea where the code is saved...haha.
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Posted at 3:31 AM on Jan. 29, 2008
thector87 says...
Hey Jenna!
Nice to hear from you again... Everybody needs a break now and then. That's very good news about your foster siblings! Although I do know what you mean when you say you are having problems with some of the behavioral issues. Be strong!! I think they are in a great family right now...
I like the skirt. It looks like "Classic Valentine's" with the black and white hearts at the bottom!
In Christ...
TJH
Nice to hear from you again... Everybody needs a break now and then. That's very good news about your foster siblings! Although I do know what you mean when you say you are having problems with some of the behavioral issues. Be strong!! I think they are in a great family right now...
I like the skirt. It looks like "Classic Valentine's" with the black and white hearts at the bottom!
In Christ...
TJH
Your skirt
Posted at 7:37 AM on Jan. 29, 2008
Anonymous says...
You look for pretty in your skirt! Very lady-like!
I like to see girls look like girls and men looking
like men!!!!!!!!!
I like to see girls look like girls and men looking
like men!!!!!!!!!
Christmas break!!!!!
Posted at 8:03 AM on Jan. 29, 2008
Countrybeachbum says...
It seems like everyone went on a break for a while, I know I did!!!!!
Sounds like you are joyful, motherly time your new sibling!!!!!
I did read the post by brooke, it was very insightful and well written, but I probably won't strive to wear a cute dress for a week!!
Sry for such a short, random comment, it's been awhile since I have written one!!!!!
J-Bell
Sounds like you are joyful, motherly time your new sibling!!!!!
I did read the post by brooke, it was very insightful and well written, but I probably won't strive to wear a cute dress for a week!!
Sry for such a short, random comment, it's been awhile since I have written one!!!!!
J-Bell
Lovely!!
Posted at 8:26 AM on Jan. 29, 2008
IloveyouGod says...
Hey Jenna!
First of all: I am delighted to see you have posted again ;-)
That's wonderful about Hayden (what a blessing!!), and it sounds like it is a little hard about the 6-year old, but you like you said, I am sure she'll overcome it in time ;-) Keep loving and staying strong ;-) I think it's just wonderful what your family is doing for these kids.
And about your outfit: You look so beautiful!! I love your outfit. The skirt is so cute! I love the shirt as well and your necklace: it's all adorable. I have to agree with Thomas: would be a great Valentines outfit as well ;-)
I am so glad you joined, and I am so looking forward to seeing more of your lovely skirts! Have fun!
Thanks for your sweet comment, as always!
Have a great day!
~~Brooke~~
First of all: I am delighted to see you have posted again ;-)
That's wonderful about Hayden (what a blessing!!), and it sounds like it is a little hard about the 6-year old, but you like you said, I am sure she'll overcome it in time ;-) Keep loving and staying strong ;-) I think it's just wonderful what your family is doing for these kids.
And about your outfit: You look so beautiful!! I love your outfit. The skirt is so cute! I love the shirt as well and your necklace: it's all adorable. I have to agree with Thomas: would be a great Valentines outfit as well ;-)
I am so glad you joined, and I am so looking forward to seeing more of your lovely skirts! Have fun!
Thanks for your sweet comment, as always!
Have a great day!
~~Brooke~~
CUTE!!
Posted at 8:46 AM on Jan. 29, 2008
drgnfly1010 says...
That's such a cute outfit! I love it!!!! :D
Can we be "friends?"
Can we be "friends?"
Hello-
Posted at 9:54 AM on Jan. 29, 2008
Ebell1993 says...
Hey Jenna-
It is so wonderful to see a new post up. I've been waiting. It is wonderful to take breaks especially after the holidays!!
That is wonderful news about your new little brother. I hope he is blessing in your family as you are to me!! I want you to know that you can be strong with this little and I know it will all work out. I will be praying!!
I love this "feminine" challenge Brook is having but I have on problem, mom says I'm not allowed to post pictures of myself so I think I will describe what I wore that day and that should work (hopefully). I wear skirts everyday as it is but it will be lots of fun anyway!!
Thanks for the update!! Have a great week and God bless!
Love, Miss Elizabeth
It is so wonderful to see a new post up. I've been waiting. It is wonderful to take breaks especially after the holidays!!
That is wonderful news about your new little brother. I hope he is blessing in your family as you are to me!! I want you to know that you can be strong with this little and I know it will all work out. I will be praying!!
I love this "feminine" challenge Brook is having but I have on problem, mom says I'm not allowed to post pictures of myself so I think I will describe what I wore that day and that should work (hopefully). I wear skirts everyday as it is but it will be lots of fun anyway!!
Thanks for the update!! Have a great week and God bless!
Love, Miss Elizabeth
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Posted at 7:26 PM on Jan. 29, 2008
01charger says...
Jenna~ I didn't get a chance to read your whole post~ but I wanted to stop by and say hi! I am so glad that you got a chance to post.
I really like that picture of you. And I like your avatar pic too.
Love,
Ashley
ps~ I can't wait to see your new backgrounds! Lets see what Cam can do! LOL!
I really like that picture of you. And I like your avatar pic too.
Love,
Ashley
ps~ I can't wait to see your new backgrounds! Lets see what Cam can do! LOL!
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Posted at 9:11 PM on Jan. 29, 2008
ArtisticFlare says...
Nice outfit!
Hello
Posted at 10:24 PM on Jan. 29, 2008
cherryblossom says...
OH your so pretty! :) I love that skirt! I have something similar but not really ;)
I was going to do the challenge but I forgot to take pictures for Sunday, Monday,and Tuesday!!!!!! Argh! Plus i wear skirts all the time as it is soo not much of a 'challenge' for me ;D
I started college Yesterday, the 28th! :) I am so far enjoying it but the week is not finished yet ;D
Love
Julia
I was going to do the challenge but I forgot to take pictures for Sunday, Monday,and Tuesday!!!!!! Argh! Plus i wear skirts all the time as it is soo not much of a 'challenge' for me ;D
I started college Yesterday, the 28th! :) I am so far enjoying it but the week is not finished yet ;D
Love
Julia
Hey Jenna!!
Posted at 9:48 PM on Jan. 30, 2008
Gratitude says...
So glad to hear things are going better!! You all need to stay strong.....along with me!! ;-) I can just imagine them now in there little out-fits dancing around the house!!
And you look sooo cute in your skirt and shirt!! Cute out-fit, I don't think I have ever seen you in that! ;-)
It was nice to see a new entry from you!
ttyl
God Bless,
~*Mandie*~
And you look sooo cute in your skirt and shirt!! Cute out-fit, I don't think I have ever seen you in that! ;-)
It was nice to see a new entry from you!
ttyl
God Bless,
~*Mandie*~
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Posted at 4:47 PM on Feb. 4, 2008
POTCgirl says...
You look so pretty in your skirt!!! It is such a cute skirt!!
Since your mother...
Posted at 9:11 PM on Feb. 9, 2008
Anonymous says...
never updates I'll have to check in here more often. Congrats on Heyden and 25 skirts?? No wonder I've never seen you in the same outfit twice!
Katie
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Katie
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