Thursday, February 26, 2015. Last night, Haley had her 5th major reaction to milk. Again, this is a very detailed account about what happened, because this is where I keep a record of all her reactions so I can remember them and hopefully learn from them.

Monday, May 27, 2013. So happy to be back in America! While it was hard to say goodbye to Granada,. It is SO wonderful to be back home! So thankful to be welcomed home by such a wonderful family and fabulous amigos! One last hug with some ISU friends after finishing customs at the airport. What an adventure it has been! Soooo good to be back with the hermanito! .

Tuesday, November 1, 2011. Nor would I say that everything went and will go according to our plans. We have no guarantee of our future or an easy road ahead. Every day is a choice to love and give for the glory of God. The Gospel and September 11th.

365 DAYS OF JOY IN THE ORDINARY. I say, any job offer is a blessing, especially for the unemployed. Sometimes you have this hectic agenda planned out for your Monday, but sometimes, God rearranges your agenda in such a way that your Monday turns out to be not as hectic. 97 Ikea Ice Cream Cone.

Thursday, October 6, 2011. Oh, What a Year Brings! One year ago today we got that ever coveted phone call. We were blessed with another son. I got the call at home and Ben was at a clinic down in Champaign. We look forward to the all the years to come and the joy that he will bring to our lives. Praise God once again for this miracle of adoption! Sunday, April 17, 2011.

Wednesday, August 5, 2015. Growing up, what did you like to do for fun? With my sister and brother, we spent most of our childhood outside. That was mainly due to the fact that we were probably driving our mom nuts, so she sent us outside. It was an open area in a wooded area not too far from the house. We also made our own gymnastic set up in the front yard with old mattresses and a small exercise trampoline. Today, we are giving my nieces and nephew lots .

Friday, July 10, 2015. Shock wore off a little? Our boys, Our babies, Our sons. Are due in October! More than likely to be sooner than that though! Please pray for our birthmother and for her health, she does have severe preeclampsia. Pray for our baby boys to continue to grow and stay healthy. Also pray for the birthfather, as he will be an active part in this process. And as you always have, continue praying for our family. Thursday, May 21, 2015. Feels like a little while since I have sat down to write.

Monday, August 17, 2009. A leather chair now resides in our master bedroom. The recliner has a new home in the basement. Put it together and what have you got.