Just call the Fireman!

Oh beautiful January day in Texas . . . mommy and Jadon were playing with a little wooden airplane outside . . . mommy wasn't careful and threw it into the tree . . . she then had the GREAT idea to use a broom to get it down (so we wouldn't have to bother daddy). Well . . . as you can see that was a BRILLIANT idea!!!!

Poor broom . . . . and poor little airplane!!

Jadon had the BEST idea (of course the neighbor twins were in on it as well) . . . "We need to call the fireman to help" . . . well LUCKY for us . . . we have one (a fireman that is) just inside the house!

So with a little help from a TALL ladder and a TALL daddy . . . the little wooden plane (and broom) were rescued! How lucky we are to have our own fireman to rescue the day!

The End!

Waiting . . .

ISAIAH 40:31

But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. ISAIAH 40:31

I am not so good at waiting these days . . . I know this verse well but I came across this verse today . . . . good timing . . . definitely a day I need it!

Walking the scooter...

So . . . Jadon and I went out for a walk and he decided to ride his scooter. About half way through the walk he decided that his feet were too tired to ride the scooter so he threw it over his shoulder and walked it 1/2 mile back home. I love that kiddo!

Happy New Year!

2010 . . . is going to be great . . . I just know it! Jadon will be starting kindergarten in 2010 . . . which is crazy! I don't think I am quite ready for that. We also pray that this is the year we meet Holland baby #2. We look forward to seeing how that process will work out and we pray for the birth family daily. I would love it if we could have an open relationship with our birth family but I also know that not all birth families are comfortable with that.

We know that our profile is being shown . . . I think about how hard it must be for a birth mother to look through paper profiles and be able to decide . . . "this is the family". It really is beyond my comprehension the struggles, feelings, love, and commitment to her child that she has in order to make that decision and choice. It is hard to believe that we have already been on this journey for about a year (since sending in the first application). Things went so quick and easily with Jadon . . . . I know God has a great plan for our family . . . whether or not that includes baby #2. I trust him and what he has planned for us.

Here is a picture from New Years Eve (not so pretty lol). Stephen was on shift (because emergency workers are needed even on New Years as well) so Jadon and I rung the New Year in together at 11pm with New York. Jadon picked out the hat's, horns and little poppers. Of course he wanted the pink hat and told me I had to wear the diamond sparkly one. We toasted the New Year with sprite. Jadon LOVED clinking the glasses together and did so several times. Of course our carpets were covered with confetti after shooting off all the little poppers. It was an awesome night and a great way to start the New Year!

Texas White Christmas!

We had snow in Texas...last time the Dallas area had snow on Christmas was 1898! Of course Jadon had to taste it...he he

Banket....

My wonderful Grandma H. Used to always make this Dutch treat. It is basically made of a pie crust type dough with an almond filling. Hopefully my attempt would make her proud!

Oh Christmas Tree . . .

I am not quite sure why my lense was throwing such weird reflections . . . hmmm . . . anyway, some of my favorite's . . .

I am so thankful for this kiddo!

San Antonio and Sea World!

We were so lucky to get to go to San Antonio in early December! We just love all the Christmas lights on the riverwalk! This year it was FREEZING though! Usually it is around 65 - 70 degrees but this year it was more like 40!

Anyway, we decided to get Sea World season passes due to the fact they were the same price as a day ticket AND they are good for all of 2010! We are definitely looking forward to visiting once it get's warmer.

Here are some of our pics from the trip!


Jadon and his light up sword on the riverwalk.


Feeding the dolphins! So much fun!

Picture with fake Shamu . . .

REAL Shamu!

The Sea Lion Christmas show!

The Sea Lions are Jadon's favorite!

How Jadon walked the Riverwalk!

The Alamo . . .

Riding the trolley back to the hotel.

Adoption Scrapbook . . . . Enjoy!

10 years and counting!

Stephen and I celebrated 10 wonderful years of marriage last Friday (December 11)! We decided to go to Pappasito's for dinner (since they catered our wedding and we really didn't get much that night). It of course was fabulous! We also were able to stay at the Hyatt in Richardson, TX as we had won a free night stay there when we attended a marriage retreat at our church earlier this year. It was so nice to get to spend that time alone with Stephen! Thanks Grammie and Big Daddy for keeping Jadon for us!! Here is a pic from our wedding . . . goodness we look so young!

We have definitely been through our ups and downs over the 10 years but I would not want anyone else beside me than this man! I am so blessed to have such a wonderful husband and I look forward to the next 10, 20, 30+ years with him!