I'm Seeing Spots!!!!

We have had a very eventful 6 weeks. Joshua came down the chicken pox and passed it on to Micheal, then Gracie, then Tyler, then Sahara. Luckily the Twins had it in Kazakhstan while I was there adopting them. No one seemed to get it at exacltly the same time, so it has been a long drawn out process. Every case seemed to get worse too. Thankfully there aren't anymore coming down with it. Any way here are some pictures of our poor unfortunate children.

Aren't they pitiful? And believe me I don't look any better having gone

through this with all of them.

I'm showing Michelle how to blog. Michelle Mower.

It is time!!!

The world must be told. Everyone will see the drive and determination of the oh so talented and impressive Richardson Family. This legacy has been passed on through the years and will be continually passed on through generations of time.

'The Art of Self Defense' as taught by Brian Richardson.

All who wish to join themselves to this family must first pass a rigorous training program. As is evident Lyndsey passed with FLYING colors. A+++++

Concentration is a key point on our journey to excellence.

Breathe in. Breathe out. Maintain perfect harmony.

Balance,balance,balance.

Stance is everything.

Some of us don't take this as seriously as they should. But we do overlook this as they are still young. Hopefully the serious nature of our calling will be impressed upon them.

They are taught while yet in their youth.

They know the consequences of failing are severe.

Be afraid, very afraid!

Some of our trainees need to be taught that the object is to DEFEND our family,not ATTACK our family.

Smiling is soooo overrated.

As with anything in life when taught so many wonderful techniques it can sometimes turn into a free-for-all.

We do try to keep the casualties at a minimum.

In closing, know that we are out there and the world will be safer place to live because of our continued effort at defending the world!!!!!

I couldn't resist! We had sooo much fun taking these pictures to mock Dad. It was one of the funnest(is that really a word?) things I have ever done. I don't know when I have laughed so hard. Everyone was such a good sport and got totally into it, as you can see. Enjoy!!!!

Joshua and Michael wanted to show everyone what they did in Arts & Crafts for school. It was really fun and they are very pleased with themselves. I did not even help them do it, I was surprised at how well they turned out. If you can't tell, Joshua made a puppy and Michael wanted to do a Star
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Gracie fell asleep in the middle of our never ending pile of laundry. It was so cute, I didn't have the heart to wake her up. I did pay for it later in the evening when she wouldn't go to sleep until 2:00 a.m. Oh well!! Someday I will miss these days!(MAYBE!)

Here is a picture of our beautiful little Sahara.

She has been an angel child. She rarely fusses and sleeps 8-10 hours at night. I am not complaining. The kids love her. We all love her. Isn't she cute?

Isn't this awesome! A car big enough for our whole family. It is so fun driving around together. There aren't near as many fights going on because the have to work to get at each other.
Even with all this room it still feels like we FILL this van. Now we don't have to duck when a policeman drives by. I am now trying to convince the kids that policemen are GOOD, they won't take little kids away. Oh well!!! David took the van yesterday and got the windows tinted for me. Isn't that sweet?