Friends and foster family gathered to celebrate our adoption of Jasmine. A yummy chocolate cake decorated with Jasmine’s favorite princesses was the highlight of the festivities.

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Jasmine had her first overnight stay at our home this weekend. Foster mom Kristi and Jasmine arrived Friday night. The very first thing Jasmine wanted to see was her new room and she seemed very pleased. Then Emily got Jasmine ready for bed, including a fun bubble bath. Emily, Jeff and Kristi all tucked Jasmine into bed, and the parents chatted in the living room, until Kristi left.

Saturday was a busy day. In the morning we took Jasmine to two parks for swinging, climbing, spinning, walking, and other mischief. After lunch, we went to the library for crafts, computer games, and also for some books. Back at home, mommy and daughter worked in the garden and then settled down for some serious Easter egg decorating. Then we had some down time with book reading and cartoon watching. After dinner, Jasmine helped mommy make a double batch of brownies so there would be enough to share with Jasmine’s foster family. Jasmine is a very good helper in the kitchen! Bedtime arrived and Jasmine became homesick and had trouble falling asleep, so new mommy Emily called foster mommy Kristi to give us some advice which worked perfectly.

Sunday was a stay at home day. Mommy and Jasmine did more Easter egg decorating. And Daddy and Jasmine went to the local park to play. After a yummy spaghetti lunch, playing with a cardboard box evolved into creating a full fledged playhouse. Kristi arrived in the afternoon to pick up Jasmine, and we said our goodbyes until we see each other again Easter.

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Spring has has fully sprung in the northwest. Easter is on it’s way. Where oh where will the Easter bunny hide his eggs?

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