“My father says that children keep growing” (Flower Drum Song)

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

August 14th and 15th were a big weekend for Max. We spent the weekend in Fair Play with Nana and Poppy and boy did he change! After 9 1/2 months he still had no teeth, and he still didn’t crawl. He would sit happily for a very long time playing with whatever was in reach.  [...]

“When from out of the sky like a bomb comes some little punk in a rocket” (

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

Evan turned three on Sunday. We planned a different sort of celebration for him this year. We noticed at Sophie’s 2nd birthday party that Evan didn’t seem entirely thrilled with a large group of kids in the house, and lately when we are in large groups of people he will tell us he would prefer [...]

Max’s adoption Day

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

On Monday, May 24th, Max became part of our family forever. His adoption day was very similar to Evan’s and Sophie’s. Early morning at the court house with our attorney (and now friend who we have been in constant contact with for 4 years!) Susan Romer, and our parents and family. It has become tradition [...]

Baptism Day

Monday, June 7th, 2010

happened in May…

Fair Play weekend Memorial Day

Monday, June 7th, 2010

Pictures from a couple of different weekends in Fair Play.

“Give ‘em the old three ring circus” (Chicago)

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

Lot’s of things going on every day! Trying to find time to document everything new that happens (a new word, a cute phrase, a haircut) is always a challenge. Even remembering to take pictures sometimes doesn’t happen.  Here is a random sampling pictures from the last few weeks that captures a few of the goings [...]

“I’m my Daddy’s girl” (Grey Gardens)

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

Sophie turned 2 this last Friday. It was a great weekend filled with surprises, cake, parties and a very special visit from Mom! Angela came in on Saturday night and spent some great time with the kids. Sophie seems especially happy to see her mom and looks at her with big eyes and says “mommy”.  [...]

“Many a new day” (Oklahoma)

Saturday, April 10th, 2010

Almost a month since the last blog update. So many things are happening that we want to document, but we forget to take pictures, forget to load photos, or are just too tired to update the blog. The good news is that the kids have all been happy and healthy over the last month. The [...]

“If you touch me You’ll understand what happiness is.. ” (Cats)

Monday, March 8th, 2010

Evan. One of the reasons I write this blog is for you to read when you get older. I want you to see someday why i love you so incredibly much. You are an amazing child full of love, patience, and caring. I love you with all my heart and hope that your life will [...]

“They say he’s nearly eight feet tall” (The Scarlet Pimpernel)

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Max had his four month check up this week. He is doing great. Had a couple of shots, but in true Max fashion, only cried for about 10 seconds. He finally seemed to catch the cold that Evan and Sophie had earlier in the week, but seems to very mild one so far. Max [...]