There is nothing nice to say about that word. When I hear it, my heart automatically beats faster and I get that uncomfortable feeling. Imagine you are an 11 year old girl and you are hearing those words–not for the first time, but the fourth. Yes, the fourth! Our second cousin Carly, just heard this… Read More
If you’ve known me for a while, then you know that I love to shop at thrift stores. I don’t have to — I choose to! I absolutely love a bargin! Last week I was at the Goodwill store and I came across a book on fractions. Okay–that doesn’t sound exciting does it? What’s so… Read More
But I do want to share about our wonderful weekend in Florida. We went to Melbourne, FL to visit our good friends Ed and Kim Davis. Our girls were best buds while they lived in St. Marys with us. AND Hannah and Sara are also beginning to develop a good friendship also. I love that!… Read More
And I would really like to Answer! You know those questions— So what’s it really like with the language barrier with two older adopted children? How has it been to adopt two at once? How are yall Really Doing? How is Leighanne doing? What about the boys? How are they adjusting? What about you and… Read More
We welcomed 2012 with lots of Pizazz and FUN! All of us made it till midnight–and of course we watched the ball drop in New York City. Then we gave each other cheers and well wishes with some quite sophisticated “sparkling juice”. To top it off Ben and I gave each other a New Years… Read More
Christmas Pic 2011 We are so blessed to be the parents of six beautiful kiddos. They keep us young at heart (even though the age doesn’t seem to match) LOL! We know we have experienced a Miracle Year with the adoption of Hannah and Sara. God has been faithful and true! I wonder… Read More
No–Not something to throw or dribble! But something to put on your best dress and heels for, or in Austin’s case–his sharp looking uniform. Taylor and Austin went to the Jr. ROTC Navy Ball last weekend. I think Brittaney(Taylor’s sister) said it best on her Facebook status, “She is beautiful and he is handsome.” I agree.… Read More
I’m taking a break–from my “Break”! (Yes-today was mommy needs some peaceful moments today or she might need a room on that “special ward”–but enough about that–that is a blog for another day.)Today I’m catching you up on what has been going on behind the Christmas business. We visited Nana and Papa’s House earlier this… Read More
On this past Thursday–My 18 year old son Austin made me so very proud and if I’m really honest — a little anxious. He has officially been sworn in to the delayed entry program of the Navy. Yes–My son’s going to be a sailor for the Navy. I can remember the day he was placed… Read More
YOU CAN BE THE HANDS AND FEET TODAY!!! Let me tell you how! When we were in the process of adopting Hannah and Sara–I began reading blogs of other families in the process of adopting. One day I read the blog of Michael and Brooke. They are adopting a little girl from Taiwan. One day… Read More
