A week ago John David and I left the house at 4:30 in the morning to catch a flight to Atlanta. We toured Georgia Tech and were back at the airport to meet our new kitten's breeder by 1:30 and back home by 5:30. It was a wonderful whirlwind! Introducing Arthur Morgan! (anyone with teenagers may be Read More >>
~Madeline’s 11th Family Day~
Happy Family Day to my dear Madeline!! This day eleven years ago changed me forever. I know all adoptive mamas say that...because it is true! This precious girl was being cared for in an orphanage in China. She did not know she was waiting on a family, but we knew. Children are living in orphanages Read More >>
~Halloween 2018~
We had a wonderful Halloween despite the rain! Thankfully the rain cleared a bit for us to fit in an hour of trick or treating... Janie wanted her omelette cut to look like a cat:) next up for the day was Janie's Halloween party at school We quickly started getting Read More >>
~Pre Halloween Fun~
The girls have been all about having some pre Halloween fun. John David is not into it now...boo! They do grow up...I should be used to that by now! This post will prove as an example of why I rationalized buying a new phone for better pictures;) yeah super blurry pic but it was the Read More >>
~Still No Name~
We STILL have not named this baby! John David and I will pick him up in a week. My current first pick is Winston....Norman is a close second. John David's first pick is Arthur. Any guesses as to what we will call him? Read More >>
~Hank’s Great Pumpkin Patch~
Hank's pumpkin patch was a great success again this year! I honestly have no idea how much time he puts into his crop...but it is many hours I am certain. As always family and friends came over to pick pumpkins and roast hot dogs and s'mores. It began to rain Read More >>
~Three Weeks Til Kitty~
John David and I are going to Atlanta in three weeks to pick up our new kitten. He has remained real...I did not buy a beanie baby scam kitten! His ten week pictures:) We think he is the cutest and can't wait to meet him. Our name choices have changed over the past month or so haha! Read More >>
Sin-The Struggle is Real
I don't know about you, but I can get somewhat proud of myself when life is clipping along and I feel "not so sinful". Circumstances have not pushed my buttons to bring my true nature out in the open and I can become overconfident in myself instead of God. Each and every time I have a come Read More >>
~Gardner and Kendyl Visit~
You would think a King and Queen were visiting us over the weekend based on Madeline and Janie's excitement...and me too ha! It has been a while since they were able to come home for a weekend so we were REALLY looking forward to it. One of Gardner's friends was getting married on Saturday and I Read More >>
~ Janie’s First Triathalon Relay ~
Janie competed in her first triathalon on Sunday. She was the swimmer of the relay while her teammate Connor biked and ran....they each believed the other had the hardest part ha! I'm hoping Janie may build some confidence over the next year to bike and run while Connor becomes more confident Read More >>