Omigosh… 300!!

This is my 300th post! And there are actually people still coming to visit us It has been almost 2 years since I started this blog, it was meant to be a way to keep my husband connected when he was deployed to Iraq. How things have changed since it’s debut on January 28, 2006 [...]

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New Year, New Blog!!

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I couldn’t resist! As the new year rang in, I found myself aching to get my blog redesigned. I had the perfect excuse, too… our precious new addition needed to be included As much as I loved my old blog, I just needed a ‘pick me up’ to help me stay at this blogging thing! [...]

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Little ones waiting **UPDATE**

**The little girl has FOUND HER FAMILY!! Some very blessed family is certainly walking on air today Please help spread the word about the little boy who still waits. I can tell you from experience, boys are SUCH a blessing!!!** These precious kids are STILL waiting for their families to find them! Sadly, if they [...]

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Here he is!

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Here are a few of Mr. Cutie Pie. In fact, I think these are some of my very favorite of all the updated pictures we received (22 in all!) Yes, my agency is AWESOME! Our in-China coordinator went to the orphanage herself to take pictures of all the waiting kiddos there. I was forewarned that [...]

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Trying to catch my breath

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Just checking in long enough to let everyone know that I’m still alive! It’s been hectic. Heck, it’s been crazy. And I am totally worn out! But tomorrow the kids go back to school (praise God!) and I’m hoping to get a free minute to update the blog I have some new pictures of someone [...]

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Yes, it was!

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Yes. It was crazy. And busy. And chaotic. And loud. And we wouldn’t have it any other way. We’re all looking forward to it being a bit crazier next year, when Shepherd will be wreaking all kinds of havoc with his big brothers and sisters. Everyone must have been good this year because Santa sure [...]

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Merry Christmas Everyone :)

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I wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a very merry Christmas! I have been so blessed by the friendships I have made this year, both in person and through blogger land And by the relationships that continue to bless, encourage and inspire me as the years go by. Thank you so much to [...]

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Finally!

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It’s only taken me 6 months to update Belle’s website… yep, it’s finally DONE! I really put it off because I knew it would be the last. So writing it was truly bittersweet for me. I still need to do Sophie’s update, hopefully sometime before Shepherd comes home I will keep updating Jude’s for a [...]

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Mr. Big Time

Just in the last week or so, Jude has really begun to walk… and pretty well! He is now actually wanting to walk between Chris and I. He says, “wa, wa!” and has such a pleased look on his face when he arrives at his destination. Usually, but the time I pull out the video [...]

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Look who Tori brought home :)

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Yes. My baby girl has a boyfriend. It happened shortly after she started at Georgia Tech, she met him when she joined the drama club. It didn’t take long for me to realize they really dig each other. We were glad he decided to accept our invitation to come down to visit the folks (plus [...]

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