


Look What We Would Have Missed!!
Pictures capturing tiny snippets of the triumphs, the joy, the laughter, the craziness of large families, the visible healing, the snuggles, the cheering, the gatherings – and zillions more teeny-tiny memories and many gigantic memories because we said “YES!!” And it’s a beautiful day to celebrate National Adoption Day! Some of my personal favorite memories……

I Sure Hope So!!

November
November holds all things extra-specially wonderful to my heart for so many reasons… Like mouth-watering pumpkin everything yummy, gorgeous falls leaves (even if they have to be fake here in Phoenix), the anticipation of the Hallmark Christmas movies (our favs), it’s finally considered appropriate to play Christmas music (as opposed to when I play it in…

Our Down Syndrome Darlin…
Maybe your Sunday needs a bit of perking up…. This should make you feel better… Seriously, is she not the cutest when she prays? Her chubby little fingers folded and she’s so sincere! Couldn’t you just gobble her up? We are so smitten! Our prayers are being answered – Birdie’s emotions are slowly healing and…

No Regrets

Share Emma’s Joy! (PS And Grab a Tissue and Have the Volume Up)
Thank you friends – thank you from the bottom of my weepy heart! All those years of dreaming, praying, and believing….it was finally groundbreaking and Emma could hardly contain herself – she was about to burst! Her Gems will finally have a permanent home! Be sure to scroll to the end to watch the video of…

And Now It’s Really Happening…

“They Just Kinda’ Disappear”

Ruby’s Miraculous Escape!
A few weeks ago I promised to share Ruby’s most miraculous accomplishment (forgive my tardiness!). Autumn’s situation and with my little grands here who I am helping to care for, myriads of medical testing, many doctor appointments my already wild life has been revved up a bit more. It’s Monday and honestly sometimes our weeks…