"The desert will rejoice and bloom like a Wildflower"
Isaiah 35:1
this past week was a very special week for my girls.First of all, they got a very special "early" Christmas Present.They got to see one of their dreams come true!!!!NEW YORK CITY!!!!!We journeyed to the exciting city of New York for the day with Nana and Pop-Pop!  It was especially memorable because not only was... Continue Reading →
This girl LOVES TO SING! I was told they played music cds often in her orphanage.I'll never forget, one year ago, how we got her to trust us and not cry. (Especially when we were changing her diaper)We sang to her. We sang, we sang, we sang. Her favorites were the B-I-B-L-E, and Jesus Loves Me!And,... Continue Reading →
Gotcha Day......what is it?? you say?Well.... you know what! In my humble opinion, if you are in a forever family...then you have one.Yes.... whether adopted or not.We all have a "GOTCHA DAY", or a Gotcha "moment"There was a moment when your forever momma and daddy said, "GOTCHA!!!"Whether it was in the exact moment that you left... Continue Reading →
It's 12/12/12That means that one year ago today this family received a most beautiful gift.We are so thankful to God!This video was made in honor of His miraculous faithfulness in bringing us to China to adopt our sweet Tahlia!She has blessed our lives in so many ways and we can't imagine even a second of... Continue Reading →
Boy, this mommy-ing gig is hard work, humbling and sometimes downright hideous (well, talking about my own heart)It was a rough night. Night terrors are not fun. So, mommy was grumpy at table time that morning for school. SO SO grumpy.I'm talking, "I am going to let each child know why they are the reason... Continue Reading →
Christmas is so wonderful.One of our favorite parts is the tree.Of course, I must admit, I do dread the daunting task of "starting" the tree decorating.But, the kids were chomping at the bit...as soon as Thanksgiving day passed!!I tried to put them off for one more week....just to have more time to actually make room... Continue Reading →
Almost complete....Missing Aunt Amy, Uncle Derek and cousin Sophia!! MISSED U all so much!!!! : (We are so fortunate to have the blessing of awesome grandmoms who both cook and bake on Thanksgiving Day! AND they BOTH live close!So, each year we alternate which family's side we will spend thanksgiving at!This allows us to fully BE... Continue Reading →
....Why I am SO SO SO Thankful!!!My cup runneth over....Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.(James 1:17)HAPPY THANKSGIVING FRIENDS AND FAMILY!
I can't believe it!In just a few days we will celebrate Tahlia's 11th month home.WOW.In fact, this time last year we were in the home stretch!!!You just couldnt even imagine the excitement that just oozed and bursted from the seems of this home.we were waiting for our Travel Approval to go get our daughter!We had... Continue Reading →
I love Sunday afternoons.I love not cooking or preparing food for lunch eating lunch out all together as a family right after church!The excitement of "where we going" that brews in the car, as mommy and daddy secretly deliberate up front and decide on "which restaurant" to go to.I love keeping our secret till we... Continue Reading →
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