the men made us breakfast!!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Monday, May 10, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
adoption
adoption is awesome. i have seen it increase the quality of life of so many people - professionally, as an "adoptions specialist" for the state of california, and personally, from the experiences of friends and family who have adopted.
placing your child for adoption can be one of the most loving decisions you will ever make. if you cannot or choose not to raise your child there are plenty of people out there who can and will! if you or anyone you know has questions about adoptions, i am always willing to lend an ear and help out wherever i can (especially in california). if you or anyone you know is considering placing their child for adoption i can recommend two great families.
one of these families has an adoption blog set up here.
placing your child for adoption can be one of the most loving decisions you will ever make. if you cannot or choose not to raise your child there are plenty of people out there who can and will! if you or anyone you know has questions about adoptions, i am always willing to lend an ear and help out wherever i can (especially in california). if you or anyone you know is considering placing their child for adoption i can recommend two great families.
one of these families has an adoption blog set up here.
Monday, May 3, 2010
i wish i knew how to work our new camera...
... because both boys are asleep right now, at the same time, without me holding either one of them!! i have no idea how long it will last (i'm thinking not too long), but the quiet is nice! i feel like i should get some chores done, or cook something, or actually get some sleep myself!!
... since i don't have a clue on how to even turn on the new camera, here's a visual for you:
Luke is asleep on the couch with a queen size fitted sheet that he wouldn't let me fold from the laundry this morning, and 4 little toys he found from the garage toy box this morning, and his pacifier
John is alseep in the bouncy seat in front of the couch, with his pacifier, too (i'm not sure how i will ever get rid of the pacifiers)
and I am sitting on the couch... within viewing distance of both my precious boys, my blessings from the Lord that I am sooooo unworthy to have, but yet love with all my heart. what an awesome gift it is to be these little boys' mama!
ok, i better end this post before one of them wakes up and the cycle of crying, nursing, diaper change, etc.. begins again and i feel a little less thankful and a little more exhausted!! :)
... since i don't have a clue on how to even turn on the new camera, here's a visual for you:
Luke is asleep on the couch with a queen size fitted sheet that he wouldn't let me fold from the laundry this morning, and 4 little toys he found from the garage toy box this morning, and his pacifier
John is alseep in the bouncy seat in front of the couch, with his pacifier, too (i'm not sure how i will ever get rid of the pacifiers)
and I am sitting on the couch... within viewing distance of both my precious boys, my blessings from the Lord that I am sooooo unworthy to have, but yet love with all my heart. what an awesome gift it is to be these little boys' mama!
ok, i better end this post before one of them wakes up and the cycle of crying, nursing, diaper change, etc.. begins again and i feel a little less thankful and a little more exhausted!! :)
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
some fun and random photos
my godmother with me and John at his baptism
more family at the baptism
Luke outside the church - he was holding the candles from the baptism/communion/confirmation and took that job very seriously, he wouldn't let anyone help him and was explaining that he was the big brother! he made me so proud!
more family at the baptism
Luke outside the church - he was holding the candles from the baptism/communion/confirmation and took that job very seriously, he wouldn't let anyone help him and was explaining that he was the big brother! he made me so proud!
- side note: Greg built that wooden gazebo in the background for his eagle project (boy scouts) back in the day
one of the new favorite pictures!
so, I was giving my 2 year old ice cream with whipped cream on it for breakfast. (I'm a good mom like that! and I (unintentionally) sprayed whipped cream all over him - he proceeded to go "skating" in it around my kitchen floor... which then led to him eating ice cream while I mopped the floor
one of the new favorite pictures!
so, I was giving my 2 year old ice cream with whipped cream on it for breakfast. (I'm a good mom like that! and I (unintentionally) sprayed whipped cream all over him - he proceeded to go "skating" in it around my kitchen floor... which then led to him eating ice cream while I mopped the floor
Monday, April 19, 2010
John's Baptism
Getting dressed in his baptismal outfit... my dad (and all his siblings), me (and my brother and all my cousins and all their kids) and Luke have all worn this same gown!!
In the car on the way there (notice how much room there is for me in the back!) My mom was riding in the front seat.
His confirmation (John's godparents are our niece and nephew)
John's First Communion
John's baptism!
In the car on the way there (notice how much room there is for me in the back!) My mom was riding in the front seat.
His confirmation (John's godparents are our niece and nephew)
John's First Communion
John's baptism!
What a special day for our whole family! Praise God for a happy, healthy baby!
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Sunday, April 11, 2010
i love my boys!
Luke likes to get as close to John as possible!
When we got home from the hospital...
here is an early one of John - hanging out with me in the hospital
he found his thumb! too bad i can't get him to find it more often!
When we got home from the hospital...
here is an early one of John - hanging out with me in the hospital
he found his thumb! too bad i can't get him to find it more often!
Monday, April 5, 2010
baby John - pictures
in the hospital
at home (yippee!!) notice Luke wearing John's hospital cap :)
- before we left the hospital, the boys with Nana
Luke got to meet baby John on Easter morning!
at home (yippee!!) notice Luke wearing John's hospital cap :)
- before we left the hospital, the boys with Nana
Luke got to meet baby John on Easter morning!
welcome baby John
we are very blessed!
baby John joined our family on Holy Saturday at 11:20pm
8 pounds, 4 ounces ... 20 inches
mom & baby are happy and healthy
(and for all who were specifically praying - YES we were successful at having a VBAC!)
baby John joined our family on Holy Saturday at 11:20pm
8 pounds, 4 ounces ... 20 inches
mom & baby are happy and healthy
(and for all who were specifically praying - YES we were successful at having a VBAC!)
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
pig and carseat
playing outside... often involves feeding our pig and picking weeds :)
sooo excited about his new "big brother" car seat
with TWO cup holders! :)
sooo excited about his new "big brother" car seat
with TWO cup holders! :)
Monday, March 29, 2010
Sunday, March 28, 2010
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