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Brandon and I have a HUGE difference in opinion when it comes to finding out about what an expectant parent may be having. B wants to know for sure what gender the baby would be- ME... I WANT TO BE SURPRISED! Maybe it sounds odd to some people but, there just are not enough surprises in life and even though I will surely be surprised when we are selected by an amazing woman, i would still love the surprise of what the baby is on the day of birth. Call me old fashioned but, i find it so fun. And to put aside any worries that have to do with gender related stuff, here's my plan and what we already HAVE in place: We already have gender neutral strollers/ car seats and girl covers for the car seat if it's a girl. If it's a boy, i will have a boy cover made after he's here. I would bring boy outfits to the hospital a girl one and a boy one for the first pictures, if at all possible! We obviously have all things girl related so, if it was a boy after he's here, there'...

2 days after we moved into our home, it snowed! The girls loved it! It was all gone by 5pm. It was like we had our winter, finally, after living in a dry desert for the last 8 years! sometimes you have to just enjoy what unexpected nature brings!!! As much as you plan for things to go the way you want them to, there are days like this and you just change coarse a little and wait for the snow to melt. Did i mention this was the 3 day of MAY? Crazy! Today, I got sunburned on my shoulders and the blossoms on our trees are HUGE! I'm taking pics of those really soon! The saying here in CO is: "If you don't like the weather, WAIT 20 Mintues!" It's pretty true! *keep reading about us by selection from the sidebar or scrolling down. And take a look at our other awesome friends waiting for a miracle through adoption!( at bottom left side of sidebar)

Brandon Makes this sweet Wookie sound and has perfect pitch when he sings in Wookie! It's Hilarious! We have been on TV a few times. I was featured in a Commercial for a Local Channel for winning 1,000 off a call in deal! We also did the HGTV show House Hunters. The next air date for our episode is March 1st 2010 at 7:30 e/p! I have LOST tons of weight since that aired. I'm 3 sizes smaller now! Here's the episode link in case you want to watch it! http://www.hulu.com/watch/75204/house-hunters-not-enough-room-in-nevada We Ha ve a PUG named MYLA! She's 4 and loves the girls and us and playing tug or going for walks and such. She conspires with Aria( our youngest) by waiting by her side at the table for a scrap. Aria Loves to Hug MYLA and sometimes gets rowdy with her and runs in circles chasing her around. They crack up the whole time! Corrine h as a business where she designs and sells Hair Bows and Clips, Jewelry and all kinds of things for babies and some for mommas!...

the COLD found us on our journey to Denver! We had to drive at a snails pace through vail and aspen! The girls had me stop and give them a fresh dollop of new fallen snow! They wanted more of course and i know they don't realize how much we will get snow in the Winter here!!! How can you resist those sweet smiles:)? * read on about us, a couple of crazy-fun people waiting for another miracle through adoption!

On the sidebar of our blog , i have a few of our friends who are hoping to adopt! Well, Today we have to say Goodbye to the Kalvan and Miki Link! They ADOPTED a baby GIRL today! I am so excited for them and i had the privilege of serving both their family and the birth mother! Both great people! Congrats on your new addition and Semi-Open adoption! I didn't get to shoot her pictures as she's really far away from me now but, I did get to add some fun stuff with PS! Today, we got to visit my friend, Camille and take her baby's pictures!!! She is so tiny and precious! Then we went to lunch and took naps and then went to this rad park with a creek in it. The girls were so excited, they ripped off the tags on their swimsuits and came downstairs begging us to go! Aria says " Tan we go to da QuEeK mommy?" I love toddler talk! We also learned about moss and that it's not scary but more like Carpet/grass for really wet places ! They liked touching the moss and wading ...

WHICH 3 are ADOPTED? Besides our daughter, Brielle, It's My Husband, Brandon, and His Brother ( on the right in lime) Brian!!! We are so happy to have the chance to adopt a child again! Brandon's parents waited 3 years for Brandon and 8 more years for Brian! Both days were so exciting and wonderful for them! *** keep reading to learn more about us, an adoptive couple with 2 girls ( one Bio/ one adopted) who are hoping for a miracle through adoption and one incredible person!

So, the Sesame Street Live show is geared for ages 1.5-3.5! It was so fun to go but, here's what i think as a parent: It could have been 20 mins shorter, and had way more Abby Ca-Dabby! I think Brielle would have been more interested if Abby and her Fairy school team would have been more involved! But, Overall it was good and fun and I imagine the performers must sweat buckets in the costumes!!! Would we do it again? Possibly but, for sure not with these two- there's more exciting shows and things to do, watch, play here in CO! Next weeks Trip: The Butterfly Pavilion:)! *read on to learn more about our family and our Hopes to adopt a child again!

Brandon was adopted as a baby at 3 days old. His birth-mother was in her 30's and already had other children but was in a situation that prompted her to place him into the arms of his adoptive parents. They raised him in Las Vegas, and reared him to be an outstanding student who was self driven and motivated to do just about anything from playing b aseball and wrestling to selling candy, participating in the boy scout program and graduating in the top rankings of his class. He was lucky enough to get a little brother who was adopted, when he was 8 years old. His little brother and him are great friends now and the 8 years between them means nothing! He received his Eagle Scout when he was 14, and later at 18, served a mission for our church in the Philippines for 2 years. He learned the language and loved the culture and all the Philippines had to offer. He now speak Tagalog b/c of his service there. He had lots of fun growing up and attending baseball games and concerts and bein...

Corrine was born in San Diego, California, but was raised in Fallon, NV for 10 years of her life. She is the third of four children in her family. Like Corrine said, we met at UNLV in 2001. She was going to school on two scholarships for Jazz singing. She has an angelic voice that she freely contributes to others through plays, choir directing, and solo work in the community. She is very active in the church and loves to fellowship all she comes in contact with (I know because I am the one who has to wait for 20 minutes after church ends to get her out the door!). Her many talents include sewing, gymnastics,(any type of crafting she can do it)ru nning in races like 10k and tri-athlons and she is extremely good at cooking and decorating. The food is fantastic at our house and keeps me nice and healthy! As far as decorating, she is the best. She loves putting our house in order and has great ideas and designs that she incorp or ates in our home.You should see th...

You have to see these cuties I've been shooting and editing on my photography blog ! (if you haven't figured out our last name by now you will on this site. I have no prob. with people knowing our last name!) I am so stinkin' in love with this latest little man, Miles! Check them out here! I loved that his dad added his NAVY Hat! It was a perfect prop and I am so happy to give love and respect to all the services of our Country! My little Brother is a Marine and in desert Training in AZ right now! Thanks for Protecting our freedom! *** read on about us by scrolling down and clicking under any of the labels on the sidebar:)

Our Papers are officially in with the LDS Family Services ! Now, we wait of all the backgrounds to come back and continue to spread the word about our decision to adopt again! It will take about 10-13 weeks for our LDS FAM profile to be up b/c of the background checking procedures. In the meantime... If anyone is interested in contacting us please feel free to email me and brandon at brandonandcorrine@gmail.com We will then call or text you and have the agency in your area get in touch with you! Thanks for looking at our little growing family! Please read on by clicking on the subjects on the sidebars!

in Henderson before we left was at the RS birthday bash Suess style. We went all out with our WHO-Dos! WHO said you can't go nuts sometimes??? ** keep reading about our silly family who are hoping to be placed with a baby through adoption. Thanks! and Rock on and be WHO you are:)!

As Mother's Day approaches, I can't help but think about the Awesome Birth Moms and Moms in our lives! I wouldn't have such a great man without Brandon's Birth mother. I wouldn't have such a fabulous spouse without his Mother, Betty! We wouldn't have Brielle, if it weren't for Kara and I wouldn't be a mom, if she hadn't placed her with us! My mom taught me all she could about mothering and parenting and through the adoption experience with Brielle, She was taught about selfless love and the special love that all birth parents have for the children they place with families. I can only begin to think that what they feel has to be much like what God felt when he Gave Up his Only Begotten to the W orld to Save us from our sins through the Power of the Atonement! On a lighter note: I just can't express how much we love Brielle's "Tummy Mommy"! Brielle loves asking everyone who their tummy mommy is and she looks at you kind of f...

before i slumped off to bed, i decide to check my facebook and i'm so glad i did too. I got to chat with Brielle's Birth father for the first time in 3.5 years! He is doing good and working hard and learning everyday! He and i chatted for quite a while and He told me that HE KNEW that placing Brielle with Us, was RIGHT and he never has regretted his decision! It was good to hear that from him and I hope and pray that any expectant parents who a re thinking of placing a child will make sure that they have a confirmation by God that who they choose is right for them and their baby! I am so overjoyed when i hear news of friends adoptions and births! I am never bitter that it hasn't happened for us yet, nor do i think that maybe we weren't good enough! I truly know that When we are chosen by someone, she and possibly he( as in our last situation) truly can say that they KNOW in their hearts and by a confirming witness that We will all be united as we sha re the joy of add...

So today We asked A & B what they would prefer to have a brother or a sister (mind you, they really have no clue what a brother would be like) Brielle said:" i want a baby sister, no, a baby Brother, as long as he doesn't take things from me!" When we asked Aria what she wanted a boy or girl, she said "PINK, not blue, Pink!" Now, if you have read even a snippet of our blog posts, you would know that we really would be so overjoyed with either boy or girl! Call me crazy but, having another sweet and sassy girl would be another piece of heaven for both of us! ( minus the whining and tatrums when they hit 2 years:)! On my girls wall i had the phrase : MORE SPICE THAN SUGAR! which is totally true for them. I even got it cut for their new room so, they will have it up again! I would totally be enamored with a baby Boy as well. I would enjoy the differences and BO TH of us would like to see how different having a Son would be. I know Brandon would love to do all...

Living outside of Denver so far has been wonderful! In less than 5 days we've had huge gusts of wind, rain, snow and 70 degree temps! We have also met some great people and we have wonderful neighbors too! BLOSSOMS are everywhere and the girls LOVE seeing the bunnies, chipmunks, squirrels and birdies too! Aria asks to "Chase Bunny wabbits" almost daily! The land is covered with green grassy rolling hills and so many trees in bloom! I can't wait to post pics of them and of the family! I should get some more new pics up next week! We are so grateful for everyone who has helped us get here and all the people who helped us move in and out! You are all awesome! Isn't that what life's all about? Serving and loving one another- just as Christ loved Us! Thanks again! More to come! please read below more about us, an adoptive couple waiting for another miracle through adoption!