The Gingerbread House

Well Ezra started pre-school yesterday. It was kind of a whirlwhind getting him in. Every place I called before summer said they were already filled up so I pretty much gave up and figured I would just start early next year. A friend told me about The Gingerbread House and that they were still accepting kids. I called on a Tuesday and he started school the next Monday. Quick. He doesn't start kindergarten for another 2 years but I wanted to get him around some other kids so he can learn some social skills and also how to interact with teachers. So far he likes it.

T-Ball

I just realized how long it has been since I posted anything. Our latest venture has been t-ball with Ezra. I wanted to get him into something that involved other kids and him actually following some instructions. It was a 6 week season and his last game is Saturday. He has really enjoyed playing and has actually done very well. Of course Nino had to go out and buy the bat, ball, and tee for home so we could practice but I think it has actually helped him a lot. He's very good at hitting. Catching is a different story. He sometimes actually lays on the field and cries if the ball doesn't come straight to him. Kids will be kids I guess.

Welcome Baby Noah

Okay so I have really been slacking. I feel really horrible. As I'm sure most or all of you know we have a new baby boy, Noah Liam. He is 3 weeks old now. On January 23rd we picked up our newest addition from the hospital and brought him home. We are crazy, at least we've been told that and are finally starting to believe it. But we love this little boy so much already. We are happy to have him in our home. We love you Noah!!

Happy 3rd Birthday Ezra!

Once again I'm running behind -- Last week we celebrated Ezra's 3rd birthday! I can't believe he is getting so big. It seems like just yesterday we got him. He was 8 months old. I remember every detail about that day. Now he is 3 years old. He is a big boy. He loves to play with his brother and sister, he loves Mickey Mouse and his grandmas. We are so blessed to have him in our family.

Today's The Day We Got Mikey Day!!

Two years ago today my life changed yet again. Ezra had been with us for about 4 months, I had known I was pregnant for about 3 months. Life was great. On January 11, 2007 I got a phone call from the adoptions unit about a 3 week old baby boy they needed a home for. I assured the lady who called that I could not handle this, already having a 1 year old and also being pregnant. I'm not sure if what she said next was true intuition or if it was a desperate plea to find this baby a home. I would like to think it was the first. She said to me, "Please think about this .. I was supposed to call a different family on the list but I felt prompted to call you." How do you say no to that? After a quick consult with my husband we said YES! The next few hours were a blur. Our families thought we were nuts and we kind of thought so too, but as I walked into that office and saw this little baby my heart sank. It would still be a year and a half before the adoption would be final but in that instant I knew he was mine. Welcome Michael Andrew! We love you with all our hearts!!