Sunday, December 16, 2012. We recently spent the weekend making cookies for our local friends, family and teachers. I have posted the ingredients for each cookie for food allergy information. The ingredients are not listed in the order of amount like regular listings. Merry Christmas! Butter, sugar, baking poweder, egg, vanilla, almond extract, flour. Shortening, peanut butter, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, egg, milk, vanilla, flour. Butter, sugar, salt, vanilla, flour, pecans.

Faith across the ocean, Love around the world. Destined to be together, three individuals brought together by love and faith, and finally now a family of three! Friday, September 27, 2013. I was too tired to think straight, let alone type a coherent thought at the end of the day.

Wednesday, August 7, 2013. The end of what I have know for the past 8 years. Moments like this are what I will miss.

We began the process to adopt a child from the Philippines in January 2007 and received ICAB approval in May 2008. On October 29, 2010 we were matched with our son Rafael and he joined our family on February 20, 2011! Now we are home and are enjoying the adventures of parenting! Monday, November 12, 2012. Rafael is now three! Friday, September 14, 2012. We have had such a great summer! The weather has been amazing and Rafael has loved all the beach days. I hate for it all to end! .

The story of one family blessed by the joys of adoption. Wednesday, March 28, 2012. Why have I had to go through all this? As for now, I am just thankful I am feeling better and just celebrated 3 years with my son! Sunday, January 29, 2012. Sunday, November 20, 2011.