Puppies

Some folks wanted to see our new pups so here they are.

Maggie- Girl



Maggie



Abby- Girl



Abby

Puppies

Freckles- Girl




Freckles










Scooter- Boy



Scooter

Two Years Ago Today!!

Two years ago today we met Ethan for the first time. He is the sweetest child that I have ever known. He came right to me that day and has been a Mama's boy ever since. He was so small and so weak but now he can run and jump and play. It has been wonderful watching his personality come out. Ethan was our "surprise" adoption. We were not planning to adopt again just yet but when I saw his picture on CHI's Waiting Child list I knew he was meant to be ours. I am so glad that I followed my heart and this precious little boy is our son.

Four Years Ago Today

Four years ago today our sweet Olivia was placed in our arms. I can't believe how fast the time has gone. She has grown into a spunky little lady. She has more energy than ten people. She is very much a daddy's girl. She loves her brothers and baby sister. She is always eager to learn and to help anyone who needs it. She is beginning to learn to read, which is amazing to watch. She has been such a joy to watch grow these last four years. We are truly blessed to call her our daughter.

Peyton The Pitcher Part Deaux

Peyton had the chance to pitch last week. He did pretty good. He struck out one player. I think he looks like a natural. Don't you??

Memorial Day Fun

We had an impromptu cookout with Davis' parents and his brother's family. My kids always have a great time when their cousins come over to play. Davis went to Walmart and bought a croquet set. It was a bigger hit than I thought it would be. I am so glad that we did this. After the tragedy that the Chapman family suffered this week, it reminds me just how fragile life can be. We can get so caught up in our day to day activity that we forget to slow down and enjoy being with the ones we love. I know that I am guilty of assuming I have tomorrow.

Please Pray for the Chapman Family

One of our favorite Christian music artist's family suffered a terrible tragedy yesterday. Stephen Curtis Chapman and his wife Mary Beth lost their 5 year-old daughter, Maria, in a tragic SUV accident in the driveway. Their son was the driver. Maria was the youngest Chapman and was one of three girls that they adopted from China.

Please pray for this family and especially remember the son that was driving. Even though it was an accident he will probably always blame himself. He will never be the same after this.

Peyton's Test Results

Well we finally received Peyton's report from the Child Psychologist today. Basically I paid him $450 to tell me that I am a horrible mother and that I have screwed him up the past three years by homeschooling him. His summary:

"Peyton demonstrated an unusual pattern of scores; he demonstrated intellectual functioning that was solidly within the Average range, and demonstrated specific learning disabilities in all academic areas. This pattern is unusual because typically a child who is learning disabled will have specific learning problems in such areas as reading or math. given that he is homeschooled, his scores on the current testing are complicated in terms of interpretation. There is no way for the examiner to determine that he has received adequate academic instruction by a certified teacher. In general, he would benefit from special education assistance by someone who was certified in special education in order to enhance the possibility that he will develop progressively."