So much Love!

When the Lord put on our hearts this journey of adoption we had no idea how it would transform our faith, family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, and well just about everyone else who meets Mason. 

This weekend we had an opportunity to celebrate Mason joining our family and turning one (which he does at the end of the month). 
We got to celebrate with all of those I listed above
and
it
was
great!

There is so much love that surrounds this little man.  

All who came offered wishes and prayers for his up coming years.  In our world it truly takes a village to raise our children and we are so greatfully blessed that this is our village. 

Thank you all who have loved on our little one.  Our family has witnessed unbelievable generosity and support of so many and we have enjoyed seeing God's love in action!

We are so grateful and we feel the LOVE!

 

Sleep. where forth art thou?

My cute little is 11 months old...11 months, not days, not weeks MONTHS!  So how this little man has manged to go from the best sleeper to my worst sleeper is beyond me. 
I am so very proud of all the progress my little nugget has made.  I can't help but wish conquering sleep will one day become a priority for Masi Moo but until then, I will get by on chocolate and baby smooches.

My fun

I have my fall candle burning, hot chocolate in my hand, my special pen ready.....it's back to school paperwork time !! :o)

I love the first day paperwork
the emergancy contacts
the health record
the plan for the year...yes I'm nutty!

What the boys love
friends
new backpacks
afterschool snack

They looked so great leaving for school today! So grown and confident!  I'm proud to be their mommy!

This is gonna be a great year!!!

Summer is over

Oh What a week it was!  Back to work week for me, boy am I tired! Next week my kiddos go back. I'm already missing our summer fun but I LOVE the fall.  The smells. The chilly weather. The apple food! Yum! But before I break out my fall candles, cozy blankets, and hot chocolate, I thought I'd reminisce on some of our funnest & cutest picture.

 

And this doesn't even bring us to the fourth of July! Ahhh what a good summer! 

Complaining

I feel like I have been doing this so much lately....and truly, what do I have to complain about...

Look at those faces!!!

God has been so good to me!

 

Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like a star in the universe.

 

Philippians 2:14,15

Home...Forever!! (lots of pictures)

Yesterday was the day that a judge made it all official.  We took an oath, pledged our support, care, and love...forever. 

Before

Waiting

Ty waiting

Dylan waiting

signing paperwork after we raised our right hand and said we will forever love Mason as our son

Mason with our Social Worker Susan so Momma couldraise her right hand

while the judge was finishing paperwork, Ty and Mason played...Mason was very vocal during this whole process.
The judge even joked that if he didn't quiet down he would have to go sit with him :o)

Grammy enjoying the moment

Happy Family Day!

Ty banging the gaval

Dylan playing judge

This has been such a journey.  With each new day we are ever more confident in God's plan for our family!  I thank all of you who have laughed, cried, prayed for and supported us through this process.  You have made such a difference to this family and we are so very, very greatful!!!

Date Night!

Tonight my oldest and I went on a date...sneaker shopping and frozen yogurt!  It was so fun to see Tyler decide what kind of shoes he wants to wear...to see his style.  Tyler has NEVER cared about what he wore.
Simple to dress? yes
fun? no

Tyler has decided that Tony Hawk knows how to dress.

My kid is growing up and I just love his heart. He trust's in the Lord, shares like no one else (except with his brother), and can see pleasure in the smallest things.  I'm such a blessed Momma!