Since we are now licensed Foster Parents, every year we have to take 12 hours of class time in order to keep our license current. Well, I have to take 12 hours since I am the "primary caregiver" and Ryan only has to take 4 hours as the "secondary caregiver". Anyway, this morning I completed four of those 12 hours at a very interesting and informative class. I learned a lot of interesting things about being a foster parent from listening to all the stories from others in that class. I counted my blessings that even though getting Emma in our home was done in a strange, backwards, emotional manner, we have a great case worker and have had a positive experience with working with the State of Utah. I really admire those foster parents who have to fight for what is best for the kids in their care. Wow, it was quite an experience. While I was at my class, Ryan took the kids to an Easter Egg Hunt. I was sad that I missed it, especially since it was Emma's first one (like she knew what was going on), but Ryan did take some pictures and Braxton did have a blast. Ryan didn't take any pictures of Emma at the Easter Egg Hunt because he didn't think he was suppose to if she didn't look for eggs. Oh well, I will get her next year.
Braxton's soccer team had the opportunity to go to the Real Salt Lake vs. DC United game tonight. The cool thing was they got to be the kids that escorted the Real Salt Lake players on the field and then stand with them during the National Anthem. Braxton was so excited. Emma and I stayed home since it was cold and rainy. The strange thing was for some reason, they sat the parents of the kids on the team on the opposite end of the stadium. So, while the National Anthem was playing, Ryan ran to try to get some good pictures, but by the time he got to the other side of the stadium, the kids were walking off the field. So, we didn't get any good shots, but Braxton has this great memory.
Braxton is one of those kids wearing yellow. (I think)
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