Showing posts with label Elijah. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Elijah. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Texas Blue Bonnets

A Texas tradition is to take photos in the spring Blue Bonnets.



We are not good at making this happen annually, 
but this year we stumbled on a small field, and took advantage!


One by one I was able to get some photos! 


They weren’t into taking a group shot-
but I love the 
single photos too!! 





Even got these two to pose!



Saturday, May 23, 2020

Perfect Peace Patch

While the world is quarantined, our favorite camp offered an opportunity to earn a patch!
Some of us have already earned some of the patches
as campers.
Hagan has earned his Indian and Scout patches.
Jailyn has earned her Indian, Scout and Warrior patches.
I have earned Indian, Scout, Warrior, Councilman, Chief and Excellence - from back in the day!! haha!


We decided this would be a great for all of us! 

We had to memorize Bible verses,
make a craft,
play a game with someone over via zoom,
a service project,
and help a family member in a creative way. 



We tackled some verses together.


(the attempt at the man- bun stage of quarantine) 


As the kids got a hang to memorization we encouraged them to work on their own! 
Griggs was the first to finish his verse memorization!
(Jailyn, myself, Hagan and Miles felt the pressure and followed behind!)

(yes, Miles wears his gym shoes at all times!! It's a trauma thing!)


For our craft we made reusable grocery bags for Earth Day! 


I love Hagan’s bag!


Before our city was put on lockdown we went around to some of
our favorite small businesses and left notes of encouragement 
on their windows.
And of course, began our thank you basket for our delivery peeps!
Soooo appreciate them! 
We love y’all!


Texas Best Gymnastics


Just for Kids Dental


Pinnacle Eye Associates



Donut Bliss





We had a great time playing long distance charades with Mimi, Papa Paul and Uncle JB!!




Helping a sibling was easy! 
These kids are always helping each other! 
Helping each other during homeschooling, putting together toys for the younger kids,
helping each other on our family hikes and adventures,
encouraging each other through this whole quarantine time! 
I couldn't be more proud of how our kids have pulled together to meet each other emotionally or physically! 
It's not been easy - but they have pulled together!! 

Camp Elim sent us our earned patches!
So proud of these kiddos!



Friday, July 5, 2019

Tag Team Parenting at it's best!







This wasn't the first time, 
and won't be the last, I'm sure! 

But to parent our kids for their individual needs  -
sometimes it means that Bryan and I go our different directions!! 

During the day Dad took us to a Car Show  -
a very, very hot Car Show!
 and some goofing off along the way!

Three little monkeys!!

This was Griggs' favorite!!

Hagan was getting over heated!!
Thankfully Big Brother is always willing to help him out!!


Mom bribed everyone with the promise of yummy popsicles if they had good attitudes!!


We love this shop downtown!!




After a relaxed dinner at home,
 Bryan took Conner, Donovan and Jorja to an FC Dallas soccer game! 
With fireworks!!
2-0 WIN for FC Dallas!!!
Whoop! Whoop!!

I took Jailyn, Elijah, Hagan, Laynee, Griggs and Miles to see a movie!! 
I wanted to see Toy Story 4, but they choose Secret Life of Pets!
and NO fireworks!!
and a some what normal bed time!


Some of our kids can enjoy fireworks up close,
and some can enjoy them from a far,
and some ... just the thought of fireworks causes incredible anxiety!!


Some of our kids can handle crowds, 
and some need small events,
and some need silence to be able to regulate themselves.


We're just a family trying to allow some kids to have bigger experiences and 
allow all of our kids to feel safe in their environment!

And though I had more kids with me,
I had some one the easiest! haha!
And definitely the ones who like taking selfies with momma!!

Fun and good memories were had by all!!
Isn't that what freedom is all about!! 

Monday, July 1, 2019

back at it!


It's been a long time since I've posted on my blog...
and ohhhh how I miss it!! 
Not sure if you miss my posts but I miss this type of scrapbooking! 

In the past few years as a family we have experienced a roller coaster life  -
so many ups and so many downs!!

But through it all we it all we have 
helped each other through our struggles,
respect each others pasts,
continue in honesty 
and grow closer as a family.  
(even if we are a little chaotic!)


Family is everything!!!

So, let me introduce or re-introduce you to my family!!! 


We, Bryan and I, have been married almost 29 years!
(July 27th is our anniversary!)
We have three biological kids!
Amazing kids who have grown into incredible adults!

Brady, Kenzie and Conner


Brady is married to our sweet Terrinika,
and have two beautiful kiddos - Hakia and King!
And are expecting their third precious treasure, Bella Mae! 



We are blessed with 8 children through international adoption. 
(China and Ethiopia)
Jorja, Donovan, Jailyn, Elijah, Hagan, Laynee, Griggs and Miles.

(photo includes our grands)

and our precious treasure, Ivory Marie, who never made it home to us but 
 has been walking with Jesus for almost 2 years.


We are passionate for the orphan, and for special needs children and adults.
We are learning how to navigate through the broken world of mental health, but will do what we can do for our son.  

Welcome to our world! 

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Sigma Theta Tau International

Last night we were able to celebrate Kenzie at her
Sigma Theta Tau 
Si Iota Chapter
Induction Ceremony! 

Wow!!!! 
Top 35% of her class!!








Kenzie has worked so hard in nursing school!


Though I think some of her work just comes naturally!! 

 (So happy Conner was able to join us!!
He's a busy college kid too but he always takes time for his sister!)

Nursing is a gift and Kenzie was definitely blessed with this gift!! 


Balancing science and compassion 
comes easy to Kenzie!! 

Kenzie and Camden! 
Aren't they cute!! 
Love ya Cam!


Sooooo proud of you Kenzie!!! 

Ephesians 4:10
"God has made us what we are.
In Christ, Jesus, God made us new people so that we would do good works.
God had planned in advance those good works for us.
He had planned for us to live our lives doing them."
 (ICB)


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