Today, I am thankful for. . .

The women in India who make the hard decision of putting their child in an orphanage rather than just leaving them somewhere on the street. I thank them daily. Without these women who wanted something better for their children and the choice these women have made, I would be so lost.

I love my babies.

And I am so thankful for the orphanage and the adoption agencies that made my family possible!!

Emy is 7!!

Emy and her Becca, still best friends.

We love to have pinatas!!
The girls from her school.

Alex & Emy

Emy and the MONEY TREE--Ma always gives the grands a money tree filled with money.

No big girl swing available? NO problem, they just used the baby swings..

Birthday morning with cupcake and candle and song!!

This year I got to do it all--last year I was in the hospital having surgery-ugh!

I'm so glad I got to be the first one to wish my girl a happy birthday!

Limbo in her classroom at her class party for her birthday!

I made this cake for her party at the park.

This is a cupcake-cake made for her classroom party.

I am so absolutely thankful for the blessing of international adoption.

Fun Fact

Luke has round glasses so sometimes we make him yell "SHARON" like Ozzy Osbourne does. It is so stinking funny!! Whoop!!

LOL!!

Cindy's Birthday Pictures

Today

HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY

EVERYONE!!

Please pray

I ask that you pray for a 16-month-old boy who was ran over by a car today around 1:00PM. I will give you his initials. (KS). I work with his mom. Please pray that there are no internal injuries and that he will come through it ok. He was alive so that is a praise already. Pray, pray, pray.

Thank you.
UPDATE: KS is doing fine, walking, talking, and whining a little because he is very sore, but he has no internal injuries and no broken bones. Thank you all for your prayers. God is AWESOME!

November 6th

was the best day I've had in a LONG time. It was my birthday. Birthdays are so special. Especially when you surround yourself with people you love.

I started out with breakfast ALONE with a book. Cherry pancakes at the Cracker Barrell HIT THE SPOT! Yum.

Then I went home to watch some of my taped DVR shows that I NEVER have time for.

Then my wonderful husband took me to lunch at the Olive Garden. It's only my FAVORITE restaurant of ALL time!! Then I picked Emy, Cristian, Josh and Luke up (in that order) and we went to the park (another favorite of mine).

Then home to watch Batman with the boys (Emy was chatting on the phone with a friend). The OLD Batman with Adam West, yes you know the one. Where everything looked fake and their outfits are hideous! But yes, I love it. I mean, CAPES, really! Haven't they seen the Incredibles? LOL!!

Then it was off to my Papa's for cake, ice cream, more time with my fave people, my wishes for another happy year and presents. As Luke says, YAY MOMMY!!

Y'all.......I am so entirely blessed. I have a God that loves me no matter what, Jesus who died for me, a mom and dad who raised me with some morals, a sister and her family who I adore and love to fuss with, my husband who is a total posting just waiting to happen (it will happen). He is the BEST. And finally my children......what can a mom say. My kids are so special to me! I love them soooooooo much and just could hug on them all day long.

Blessed I say! I will post some pictures of my party later, but now I'm tired and have to get some rest.

Love to you all. Have a great weekend.

Josh is 13!!

My nephew Josh turned 13 on Oct 27th--yep, I'm way behind on blogging!! I just wanted to share that he is a terrific nephew, I love him so much!

Josh came home when he was 5 months old and ever since then, we have spoiled him rotten. To the core rotten!

Josh is creative and funny and he has the best sense of humor (of our entire family, I think). He is slow to anger and quick witted. He is helpful to have around, he will work so hard when I need him to and he loves Emy & Luke so much. He and Luke really bonded when Luke came home.

Happy Birthday Joshie!! We love you to the moon and back!!