Party time!!!

Bryson had a great birthday party today minus a few accidents. We were decorating and Bryson was helping my mother in law put tablecloths on the tables and walked into the corner of one. It split the corner of his eye open and he wore a band-aid for the remainder of the party. About 15 minutes later, he was sitting at the table and flipped through it hitting his head on the concrete. Despite the rough first 30 minutes, he had a great time and got many awesome gifts.

Uncle Garrett pushing Bryson on the swing

The big kids playing volleyball

Favorite Photo Friday #77

Favorite Photo Friday #76

Two years ago today

I received a call from the director of Adoption Options telling me he had a referral for us. It is a amazing the range of emotions you can get when you receive "the call." He told me a few details and said I would receive an email shortly from him with a picture and medical information. I remember refreshing my email at least a hundred times in that five minute wait that seemed like an hour. I couldn't wait for Shane to open that email and my heart stopped when I saw it in my inbox. I clicked open and immediately scrolled down to the picture before I read anything and at that moment, I fell in love. I thought he was absolutely beautiful and dressed so adorably. I then called Shane to tell him the news and he felt the same way. After that I called both of our moms and asked them if they wanted to see pictures of their future grandson. It's was an incredible day that I will always remember and cherish.

Favorite Photo Friday #75

Favorite Photo Friday #74

Beautiful saying

A friend of mine emailed me this saying and said she thought of me. It is really sweet.


"We witness a miracle every time a child enters the world, but those who make their journey home across time and miles, growing within the hearts of those who wait to love them, are carried on the wings of destiny and placed among us by god's very own hands."