Adoption Is...

The amount of times I stare at his precious face and marvel at his words, actions and beautiful soul is too numerous to count.  But what takes my breath away is the unselfish devotion his birth mother has for him...much like Jesus has for us.  During this Easter Season, I have reflected more on life and what it means than ever before.  What seemed to be an unbearable thought to one, turned out to be the greatest gift to another.  I thank her every single day for her selfless devotion...for her courage to think more of the needs of someone other than her own.  She will always have my heart.  As will Jesus.  

Happy Easter 2015.

  

Shopping With Teenage Sisters

Shopping together is a challenge.  But this time we had fun!  "Where's Ellie?"

Gymnast IN ACTION

Gymnast

He is naturally athletic, agile and fast.  As much as Riley and Ellie enjoyed their time at Mid Ohio Gymnastics, I was certain that Cooper would enjoy it just as much...see for yourself!

Wordless Wednesday

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Best of Winter 2015

This may be my very favorite photo of our daughters.  EVER.  They are BOTH smiling and enjoying the moment. 

LOVE!

First Sledding Experience

Yet another snow day in central Ohio.  I lost count of the number of days we have missed this year.  Each time I receive the early morning call, I am secretly doing a gitty, child-like dance.  I'm not sure that I will ever outgrow having an unexpected and wonderful snow day.  Teaching DOES have it's benefits...

This snow day we decided to go sledding.  Cooper LOVES the snow and will tell me every morning when looking out the window, "Mama...'no!"   We thought it would be fun since the temperatures were not sub-zero, only-polar-bears-would-love temperatures.    

He was very eager to walk every bit of this hill.  Each of us offered to carry him, but he wanted to do it on his own.  His very tiny steps took him all the way to the top.  His sisters were careful to help him up a few times and guide him in the right direction.  I stood down the hill a bit to capture these "firsts".  

Looking back on the day, maybe we should've started on a "bunny hill"?

Maybe he will grow to love it :)