The count it all Js: First warm-weather zoo trip!

Sunday, March 10, 2013

First warm-weather zoo trip!

We have been to the zoo a couple of times during the winter, running from one indoor exhibit to the next. But today it was warm enough that we could walk around and see the outdoor animals, without coats on!

Cousins

Vivi and Baby Hippo-we've found that letting her bring a favorite stuffed animal often helps keep sensory overload at bay, or helps her calm down faster after an episode. She originally got Baby Hippo at the zoo back when our zoo had hippos. They were her favorite and she could sit outside the exhibit all day watching it! Now Baby Hippo sleeps in her bed every night and sometimes goes on adventures with us too.

We also brought Nana and Bapa along!

Miss Personality!

Jeb loves cousin Elo, and she loves him too!

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UnknownApril 2, 2013 at 1:41 PM
Hey! I found you on Zoe- we fundraised with them a few months back:) Take a look at our fundraising blog at http://give1save1asia.blogspot.com We love helping other adoptive families:)
Congrats on your upcoming adoption!
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The Count it all J's

We are the Js (plus an E), a multicultural Christian homeschooling family who count it all joy daily and enjoy living life and helping others.

Eric is the breadwinner. He 'does something with computers', does all the handy projects around the house, and is a really great dad. His job allows him to work from home, which has been great! He's able to come up for lunch with us, and sometimes does lessons and experiments with us during the day.

Jasmine is the bread maker. Stay at home mom, laundry/chef/chauffeur extraordinaire. Taking life one day at a time!

Jebriel (6) came home from Ethiopia in January 2012. He is bright, loves learning how things work, and is a great big brother. He is always looking for ways to help people. When he grows up, he wants to be a pastor/missionary/chef/doctor and adopt lots of kids who need families.

Jenavieve (5) was adopted domestically at birth, we got to meet her in the hospital just after she was born and was our first child. She is unofficially on the autism spectrum with lots of sensory issues, she keeps us on our toes.

Journey (4) home from Ethiopia in 2011. Always dancing, and gives the best hugs! After 4 hand surgeries, and getting glasses and hearing aids in 2012, she made huge strides and is developmentally on track in most areas.

Jubilee (2) home from Hong Kong in March 2014. You won't get to see her face until we finalize her adoption in September, but she is adorable, very smart, and has a sense of humor. She has Apert Syndrome, but it doesn't have her!