Jerico's Adoption

Yesterday was the official court adoption of Jerico Norman Carr. After years of waiting and hoping and dreaming and praying, Jerico is finally really Fawn and Noel's. They pursued happyness and found it! I am happy for them all. Jerico is one blessed little boy.

One Thing...No, Two!

One thing that makes me happy is getting my annual pap smear over with. I finally did that last week and that is a relief. The second thing that has made me happy this week is planning a trip to Va in April and searching the internet for a cabin to rent while we are there. Such fun!

No Sweets

Happyness comes from giving up sweets for Lent, trying to identify with Jesus in resisting temptation. Of course, there is no comparison to what He gave up, but at least a small sacrifice sheds a little light on the condition of my soul. Its been a week with no sweets and a week of sweet journalling with Jesus every morning. Happpyness is time with my Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, my Shepherd. His grace and mercy and faithfulness are unfathomable. But what I can fathom makes me happy.

February 24

Joe turned 19 on February 24! Joe has made me happy from day one and continues to impress with his maturity, thoughtfulness and spiritual convictions. He was home for his birthday, went to Ski Sawmill with Sarah Horton and Dan-O, was gifted with a new sport coat from The Clothier, and was able to worship with us on Sunday. Having Joe as a son brings happyness, and having Haley as a daughter makes double happyness. I am BLESSED!

Olivia

February 19 was the birth date of the newest member of our family - Olivia Grace Hawbaker. April had a c-section yesterday morning and now Carly has a new baby sister. All is well and that makes Aunt Kelli happy.

Snowstorm!

Happyness is 8 inches of snow after an entire day of nonstop falling snowflakes. It was beautiful and we all stayed home and had a spontaneous day off! The storm started on Tuesday, Feb. 13 and lasted until the end of Wednesday, Feb. 14. Happy Valentines Day!!!

Blueberry Pancakes and Joe

On Saturday morning Kenton, Haley and I drove to Restless Oaks Restaurant and met Joe, Sarah, and Buddy for breakfast. That was fun! Joe will be home in two weeks for his birthday. Happyness is seeing Joe and eating blueberry pancakes with bacon.