Nadia Update

Making a little doll quilt

This spring has found Nadia, our beautiful almost-four-year-old, busy as can be, learning and growing and creating.  Her biggest interest of late has been jewelry making.  She has made so many bracelets, necklaces, and rings out of beads that we've lost count!  She loves doing other arts and crafts, as well.  She is making a little quilt for her doll, Annie.  And she loves to paint!  She has started a reading and writing program which she is doing great with.  She loves to practice writing her letters and to sound out simple words.  Reading books continues to be her favorite thing in the world, so we are all excited about the day when she'll be able to read by herself!  She is such a big help to Mommy.  Recently we went to the dollar store and bought some plastic dishes so that she can start practicing washing the dishes.  Peter of course wants in on this action, too!  The most precious thing is to watch Nadia grow in her understanding of spiritual things.  She is all the way around one lovable girl!