Birthmom & Grandma love!!

Stephen LOVES his "N"

Grandma B

Loving on everyone!



Both of the boys' birth moms have offered to be Sophie's "surrogate" birth mom, since her adoption is closed and we have no contact with her. Isn't that sweet??



Mother's Day

A day that I NEVER take for granted!


Daddy picked out her bow!




I had to tell the boys all I wanted for Mother's Day was a picture, otherwise I wouldn't have gotten them to pose!



Beach with The Grands!

One of the many benefits of Home Schooling is that we can take little mini vacations with Grandma and Granddaddy! Of course Scott has to work, but then again, we all wouldn't fit in the camper if he came! Too bad Dad!! LOL

Water is a little chilly, but they don't seem to mind!!

Chillin' in the Camper!

Happy Girl!!!!

I love watching the three of them enjoy the beach!

We love camping! Too bad Daddy has to work and miss all the fun!

What are the odds??? 50:1!!!!!

Sophie's 1st birthday was April 2, and Scott is turning 50 on April 25, so I planned her party, and a surprise one for him along with it!! The odds of a family celebrating two major life milestones are pretty rare, especially father and daughter!

The birthday boy with our friend Rick, and his daughters Katie and Ally

A year in pictures!

After 2 attempts at a dairy-gluten-egg-free cake, I finally just took the pieces and smushed them together and iced the mound! It looked like a cheese ball, but it passed the requirements of what her allergy Dr told me to avoid!

Such a sweet, happy girl!!

Sophie Joy is ONE!!!!

WOW!! What a year it has been! It's hard to believe she is one! When I think of God's grace for her, and for us, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for His love for His children. His word says:

"I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you."

John 14:18

Sophie was without a family for two days in the hospital. The nurses had compassion for her, and named her "Bella". When our adoption agency told them that she had a family waiting for her, they changed the name card on her bassinet to the name we had prayed over for so long!

The nameplates from the hospital nursery!

Birthday dinner at Cracker Barrel! Party to come later in the month!

A Sunny Spring Day at the Park!

Sophie loves playing with Kinsley!

Easter

Our church had a fun Easter event on Saturday, but it was a little chilly! Thankfully there were plenty of things to do inside, like eat cotton candy and bounce!

Yay!! Inside Easter egg hunt for the toddlers!

 

Silas and his buddy Briley!

 

 

Only time for one picture on Easter morning!