This time last year I was on a plane somewhere between Ethiopia and Nashville. Our journey to Zoe was coming to a close. We were getting ready to be HOME. All three of us, together, a family at last. I remember the days leading up to us being home my mind was racing. Could i do this? Could i be a mother? Could i be a mother to a toddler? Could i be a mother to a child that so vividly remembered her birth mother? Ready or not, we were home! First Time at Home.

In Case They Ever Wonder. Thursday, March 7, 2013. With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility. The highlight of the party was when his friends made a tunnel and he rode a motorized bike through the tunnel of friends chanting his name! .

Saturday, June 19, 2010. We took these two beach bums to santa. it was such a wonderful break for us and they both love the sand and the waves. These two love playing together- they are quite a pair! My darling baby boy. Ah, life is good. Friday, March 26, 2010. Hoped but she did love all the decorations in room. This is what it .

Tuesday, April 1, 2014. one of the hardest things ever. Lots of changes in the past 12 months. Bad seems to always shade the good. This past year I read. Our family has undergone a significant blow to our core being. Saturday, June 15, 2013. My only real life exp.

Sunday, December 25, 2011. Busy working on our gingerbread village, they turned out super cute. not sure where the picture of them finished is? Clay and dear old grandad. About to open their new boots, they were pumped. Yikes, he sure did. too much fun! Uncle clay taking a break from fighting with uncle tuck over holding hadley. Awesome new chairs from grandmo. Blessed us all with a wonderful meal.

MEET THE COONCES - Learning Married life one day at a time. with God all things align! Monday, March 28, 2011. Getting Ready for Baby - Phase 1. It actually took much less time than I expected! Where can I get one like that? And no need f.

Leadership and a Kidney Donation. At church in Greeneville a couple of Sundays ago, a woman stood up, clearly emotional, and explained that her husband, a 40ish year old dad and staple of the community, has needed a kidney transplant for quite some time. Several routes had been explored, a brother willing but unable to donate, much hope found with disappointment right on its heels time and time again. Can you imagine? She told us that he was torn about even tellin.

Saturday, November 20, 2010. So Big, So Fast. Yes, it is true! Our baby boy turned three years old on the 15th. It is amazing to us that these last three years have gone by so quickly. I hear that it only goes by quicker as they get older. hard to believe but I am sure it is true. Happy Birthday to Evan, we love you to the moon and back. You are truly a gift from God. Until we meet again, Matt and Shelley. Saturday, November 6, 2010.