The Christian Crew

SO... They actually had a walking ceremony and It was adorable and emotional. ( My camera battery died so, this is what i got with my phone cam) They filmed them walking through the halls out of their classroom doors and into the line ups. All the parents got to see it on the Big Screen as we anticipated the kids arrival into the Main Room. I started Bawling when Brielle came on the screen. Maybe I'm emo , maybe I'm just a parent but, Man, I'm so blessed b/c of a Birthmom named Kara! In the ceremony the kids sang 3 songs and this was one of them! It hit me hard and even though i was smiling through tears, i kept thinking about the Kids who will never know all of the above. I thought about kids raised by single parents, kids in poverty, kids in foster care, kids who've been used and abused for selfish adult reasons. It pains me greatly to know that some kids will never have what my girls have: A Mother & Father, who surround them with love and comfort, giving them ...

... To all the Graduates out there! Lately, I've had the graduation song stuck in my head. I'm not graduating from anything but, i know lots of HS kids and people finishing up college this year. The thing i love about the " Commencement exercises" is : even though that part of your life is coming to a close, a new one is about to begin. The Def. of this word is: A beginning or start: "at the commencement of training". There are always NEW beginnings in our lives event though we may not see them or receive a degree for them. For Us... Brielle is graduating from Preschool this week and will be starting Kindergarten this fall. I CAN'T believe we are already having a child in REAL school. It's tripping me out! It's only half day but, it's 5 days a week! Kind of crazy! It's bittersweet. I love to see our girls progress but, DANG- DO THEY HAVE TO GROW SO FAST? Anywho... CONGRATS to all you who are graduating! We are so proud of you and your...

Is holding an Adoption 5k and are specifically celebrating Birthmoms... If you live in UT or are traveling through- don't miss this awesome event! ....... 1st Annual Big Tough Girl 5K When : Saturday July 30th 5K starts promptly at 7:30am Kid Fun Run 8:30am Where : Mountain View High School 665 West Center Street, Orem Utah 5K early registration-$30 5K race day registration-$35 Fun Run early registration-$10 Fun Run race day registration-$12 *registration includes a race shirt, runner packet filled with coupons and fliers from our sponsors, BIB race number, medals to our winners, refreshments, guest celebrities, entry into great drawings and fun entertainment for the entire family Fun Run registrants will receive a race shirt and a special coupon We will have an early runner packet pick-up on Friday July 29th from 7:00-8:30pm Please pass along the information! We would love to have EVERYONE join us Click Here To Register!

I.E. Artificial Twinning.... Yep, I read an article on this a while back... HERE And As for me, I've never been one to SEEK out having twins an any fashion. My sister has twin boys, who are 4 yrs old now, and i think how hard it was/is for her. BUT, I also think HOW AWESOME to have a built in playmate and best bud! I also know that the first year will be tough but, who cares- it's a few years and LOVE is forever. So, I'd get a few extra bags under my eyes or a few wrinkles will deepen. So, will the parts of our heart- have a deeper love! Every child deserves a loving father and mother- 2 parents that can serve, live and love them in a comfortable home. Parents should never resent a child, feel obligated or like they made a mistake by either adopting or getting pregnant. A child is NOT a toy, a meal ticket, a write-off, a burden, a bargaining piece in someone's messed up relationship and so forth. Children are precious however and whenever they come into your family! S...

Hey Everyone! This is NOT adoption related, really but, my friend, Angela, owns this company and has been a great support to us by donating pairs of shoes every so often! She Rocks! Right now- Pediped is having a Summer Sale - have a great time shopping and saving! Pick up some baby boy and girl shoes to give as shower gifts or adoption gifts too! I keep a small store of 3-4 pairs to give as gifts:) Fabulous quality too! Enjoy!

We have about 4 school days left of preschool before the REAL SUMMER begins and boy are we busy! It's going to be a summer where we stick around CO, for the most part! We are looking forward to spending long days at the pool, water parks, parks, riding bikes, hopefully some ballet classes for all of us girls, hiking, fishing, camping and possibly a small getaway for Brandon & I for our 9 year anniversary! Brielle is a Fish and Aria is a Mermaid! And ARIA will turn 4 on July, 24th!!! I can't believe it! I'm actually excited about her growing up a bit- it's bittersweet but, so enjoyable! She's a Crack -UP! Brielle drew the Mermaid pic above and She wants to help plan Aria's Mermaid Birthday Party this year! She LOVES pools and we will probably have a party in the same fashion as we do every year since it's so hot! Last year though- we swam before her party- then she had a Fairy Princess Party! It was awesome! Today... Brielle recounted to me the story of...

It wasn't quite green enough to shoot the outdoor pics yet so, i will get them sooner than later but, here's a recap of Easter in our home! The Girls had a blast hunting for eggs INSIDE the house this year ( it got yucky outside) and they loved the toys and big treats( not pictured b/c they are strewn all throughout the house)they got this year! I regret the sticker books as they ended up all over the lamps and wood floors and we are still peeling them off! The girls were all about the CANDY anyway! And OF course, since they attend Christian School and we go to church- they Knew Easter is about Jesus and HIS Resurrection! I enjoyed Our Church that day and the girls were quite pleasant in Sacrament Meeting too. Aria was very cuddly and amused with the few eggs we let her bring with her. I enjoyed making there HUGE BOWS and hunting for their dresses and sweaters this year too. It seems finding a Good dress these days can be rather hard. Most are of poor quality or have funny co...

Have been so cute lately! Not that they aren't cute everyday but, yesterday on the way to the park, Brielle says to Aria: God loves everyone, Aria! A: Not if you are a mean guy! B: Yes, He loves everyone- Even if you are mean and stinky! ME: what is the difference how Heavenly Father rewards us though, girls? B: Um... We Get things that are good and we don't go to time out! A: We get to go to the park if we clean up. Me: God rewards those with Blessings who obey and live His commandments! Just like i reward you with something Fun if you obey what i ask of You! They have been sharing a lot lately and are besties! It's way more than cute! They love to bike around the block too and yesterday- we got a tab burned! We will live though! My train of thought and the Girls convo leads me to this: God rewards/ blesses those who live his commandments- even in the adoption world! Does that mean b/c you have to be perfect to adopt? NO. But, you may want to work on what's holding y...

I feel like I'm turning into a cheesy adoption superhero now ( well- minus the super part) Here's a cool pic for the CO/ WY Conference with Jessalyn, Kelsey and myself! Awesome Women! sorry for the grainy pic!