Today we re-finalized Eliza’s adoption!
The judge asked everyone to introduce themselves. Then he said a few words – he gave his approval of our adoption and our ability to raise Eliza.
The judge was sweet! He let Eliza choose a stuffed animal, and then gave out pencils that looked like gavels!
We had a group photo and it was all done!
I couldn’t help but be teary eyed! What a blessed day!!
We love you forever, Eliza Claire!!
What a blessed day yesterday was! First it was church with David and Kayla (even though I missed out – was not feeling well).
David and Kayla planned a surprise egg hunt for the kiddos….
We had lunch, and Kayla read the resurrection story to the kids…
We celebrated our sweet Kayla, who will have her birthday this Wednesday….
The afternoon turned cloudy and much colder, but the guys went out to shoot for awhile….
A blessed day it was!!! Still counting those blessings every single day….there are too many to count!!
Hope you all had a blessed Easter Sunday too!
Blessed resurrection Sunday! What an amazing day to reflect on what Jesus did for us, for YOU, that day on the cross!
After Jesus arose from the grave, he appeared to his disciples, and said…
“Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.”
“But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.” John 20:29, 31
His saving grace is a free gift!! Just BELIEVE. He died so we could have everlasting life!
Have a blessed resurrection Sunday, everyone!
Our little man is seven.
Seven!
It seems like yesterday I was walking around the block sixteen times a day trying to convince Lane life would be better out of the womb.
Lane’s birth was a miracle. His shoulder got stuck during delivery, which is called shoulder dystocia. The Lord used a quick thinking nurse to save Lane’s life.
Life is so very precious. Lane, you are so precious!
At our little man’s request, we ate like kings and had steak, shrimp, mashed sweet potatoes, bacon and ranch cauliflower, and cranberry relish. Good choices, buddy!
Here is the sweet Daddy and Mommy-to-be. Glowing already, she is!
Of course there were gifts. When Lane opened his new remote control truck, he turned to me and excitedly said “Mom, you knew my heart!”
Addie Mae outdid herself again with an adorable and delicious cake!
Too bad these kiddos never have any fun, don’t you think?
Lane Stevan, you are one very special seven year old. We adore your determined spirit, your cuddly side, your visionary qualities, your cute expressions, and especially the funny things you say.
Happy Birthday, Lane Stevan!!!
*Wanting to fess up here….I tried to write a post about Eliza’s birthday many times….and just kept breaking down in tears. That’s why her birthday post was very short and almost wordless. I just couldn’t make it past the emotions of that day.
