Andrew Gotcha Day 2 years

Andrew has been home for 2 years now. We mark the day we meet him by a special dessert and watching his video from China. It is always a day to think back where we have been and where we are going. He has come so far and changed so much. Even though he has grown he still is that cute little boy Brian first held. He was said to have been very busy at the orphanage and that has not changed. He has more energy than anyone I know. If he is still you can bet his eyes are closed and he is sleeping. We get quite a few stares with this bundle of energy but I just figure they are either worn out watching or wishing they had some of it! There were so many who loved him in China...how I wish he could see them now. So many hearts that hurt at goodbyes while we said Hello. As with any adoption there are many stories that have many emotions in them but God had a plan for us and him. He has the best smile and that is what he known for. I wouldn't change a day of Andy as our son...and if you ever see me in the grocery store with him and his siblings remind me of this...just joking:)

Boulder Boulder Fun

Boulder Boulder

Memorial Day was the Boulder Boulder race. I have been running a lot of years and this was the first time to ever run that race. Let me tell you there is NO race quit like it. Talk about a natural high for a good 24 hours after it. The weather was just perfect and the company I went with could not have been better, a best friend and my sister. Every street corner or more there were live bands and let us not forget the people cooking bacon and giving it to runners. I loved the guy on the stationary bike who was peddling in his yard as we all ran by! There were around 53,000 runners so cool for someone who rarely sees another runner! I loved the Marines coming in and the standing elevation they got-after all that was the meaning of the day. For me personally it was my best race ever and was so fun. My sister has been through so much and I didn't know if she would run again but there she was...now that is a hero. I got some time with my best friend who I don't see often and that in itself was a blessing.

Railyn Birthday

We just celebrated our nieces 1st birthday! She is such a cutie and a fun baby....even if she is a little scared of Uncle Brian!

Mothers Day and catching up

May moving right along so now that I have a moment I am hoping to catch up on our blog.!::)

Mothers Day was a great weekend. My favorite day...growing kids and growing food for them! Mom and Dad came and we got the garden all ready so now just grow and we will eat!
Mother's day was a day that started with the kids very cute and heartwarming gifts from school. To hear from and 8 year old that the thing I do that means the most to him is take him to the library...wow that made me cry. Who would have thought. And of course the little ones had their cute little gifts all made with the greatest of love. There is always a part of my heart that says a prayer for the birth mother of our children. How guilty I feel for my loves being their pain on this day.

Now May keeps moving and school will be out soon. We have had weeks of field trips, field day and general end of the year happenings. I think I am ready to have them home and hopefully some days of little happenings.

Mothers Day

Young Ambassador

Last week our school celebrated its 50 year anniversary. Friday was young ambassador day where the kids were to dress up. Riley loves this as he can wear a tie and be like his Dad. Made me laugh at the end of the day where his nice pants were full of mud from tag at recess but the tie remained. Can't believe this is our soon to be 3rd grader!