Wednesday, July 1, 2009. Reni has been home for six months already. Seems like yesterday that we were in Manila picking him up. He is soooo happy and has adjusted just fine. Monday, February 16, 2009. We were strangers and I am white! He was loved and that made a feel so so good! That was when my heart .

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.

Join us on our journey across the world and over the moon to the Philippines to adopt our first child. We began this process in October 2007, and eagerly await our turn to become a forever family! Friday, May 27, 2011. Cat mom hugs baby kitten. This video is too cute. it brought tears to my eyes! I could not resist sharing it. I know, I know.

Friday, January 15, 2010. Friday, January 1, 2010. However, it only seemed to last around 12 hours and she has been doing much better the remainder of the day. Christmas at our house with Grandma Penny. Levi was so delicately unwrapping all of his presents. Much different from the way Jaidyn and Addy ripped in to theirs. The girls are getting really good at card games and dominoes. Vegas here we come! Christmas Eve. What a handsome little guy! I have no idea wh.

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! .

Sunday, August 12, 2012. this post is more than a month late! Links to this post. Sunday, June 10, 2012. One year since we got THE CALL. Read our post over at the Moose is Loose. Saturday, June 2, 2012. Updates on the Moose is Loose.

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.

Hi, remember me? 1 One of my huge projects is the Adorn for Hope. Organization that started sprouting a few years ago. Many of you who have read my blog have heard me tell about it before. It was one year ago, when we were in the Philippines, when we met the ladies of Kamay Krafts. Who are making items for us now.

Mom and Mark on Christmas Eve. Dad and Mark on Christmas Eve. Santa brought Mark a train . And Uncle C and Aunt N got Mark a sled! It was definitely a white Christmas! Happy new year and we wish you all the best in 2011! November 25, 2010. Wishing everyone a very warm and happy Thanksgiving. Posted in Home and Food.

Milestones, accomplishments, and other random facts about jerome aaden. Comments Off on 33 Months. Can spell his first name a little faster than before. Tries to enunciate more words and phrases. Uses 3 to 4 word sentences. Occasionally asks to use the potty even though he just sits there.