We have DAUGHTERS

That's right folks, we are no longer an only child family. Ok, so make that officially an only child family, since Heaven knows we always have a packed house.
But today we made it official! Anaya Brooke has joined the ranks! I am so blessed by this sweet little girl.

Over 2 years ago, on Nov. 7th my phone rang. I was asked if we would take a pre-adoptive placement of a 6 week old little girl. Without knowing anything else, but the stirring in my heart, I quickly said "YES!". I know, might have asked the husband first, but I didn't. I just KNEW this little girl needed us.

I drove to DCS with my side-kick and out came 2 case workers with this TINY little bean.

 

 

That was it. That is all it took folks... I knew she stole a piece of my heart right then and there. And I'm pretty sure big sister was all in from that first moment too. There is just something extra special about my girl. She has this spark.
About a year ago we met the family that she lived with when she first came into care. They said she was a screamer and really difficult. We were in shock. I'm telling you. This is a baby that just was always happy. In fact we had her hearing checked because nothing bothered her. She just chilled. I guess she just needed to find her forever.

Anaya has some special challenges, but she takes it all in stride and has AMAZING drive to surpass all expectations. I swear she inspires me ALL. THE. TIME.



 

 

So here we are just over 2 years later and she is MINE! She is OURS! How am I this blessed???



Growing Family

We have been on this ride for such a very long time. It's been 10 years since we decided to grow our family through adoption. The Pookster is 9 now and we are so blessed by her wild and crazy spunk. She has healed so many holes in our lives. And now...

TWO more are officially joining the ranks. Miss Pickle was the first to get the green light for adoption. Then last week our silly Bug who has been with us for 30 months of waiting and trusting was moved to the adoption track as well. We are now in the more paperwork and waiting for a court date to finalize their adoptions. This is the home stretch!

We also have Meatball. He is in the rounding 3rd category. We have a court date in about 7 weeks to change his goal to adoption.

I can't say our family is done growing, but I can say my heart is full. My arms are overflowing. And I can't wait until I can say officially that I am their forever.

So this is a sneak peek at my sweet little family. Faces have to wait.

My Beautiful Girl