Four years ago today we met the saddest, sickest, most beautiful baby in China, and we became her family that day. The past four years have been filled with joy, and grief, and happiness and sadness. But most of all these years with our girl have been filled with hope.She has been through so much,…

Used book store happiness… She “needs it” and it “fits me just perfect!” Doing her own meds… win for self-care! Cute little Harry Potter. Ready for a hair cut…with her Harry Potter scar, haha. Comfort food after the first week of school. Still not pleased about the school thing. Getting early morning blood work done.…

Even the darkest night will end, and the sun will rise…~Victor Hugo

It is FALL! And school is back in…and we have a kindergartener, a second grader, and a fifth grader. All of our kiddos are in the same school this year, which makes this mama happy. Our kindergartener is not a happy camper. She loves her mama…I am not thrilled that my baby is off to…

Family is not an important thing…it’s EVERYTHING. ~ Michael J Fox

Little besties… Those goggles… she had no idea why I kept laughing. Our big girl… This boy loves him some boats. Every time a boat went by, he wanted us to run out and take a picture. Cold boy… She is the funniest. I just love her laugh. Such a good big brother. Little ladybugs…good…

I let everyone pick a floatie to take on vacation, and of course P took two seconds to choose a unicorn… We ordered it, and when it came it was MUCH bigger than it looked in the picture. We had so much fun, all of our floaties got used, but this giant unicorn…You guys. Seriously.…