Easter

Thankful today and every day that we serve a risen King. 

The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.  He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.  Come and see the place where he lay.

Matthew 28:5-6

Gabe in a bow time.  He raises the bar on cuteness.

"Another holiday waiting for my brothers" 

"Say what, Mama? Brothers are coming home! That's crazysauce!"

Gabriel, Thomas and Samsel.
Next year 3 boys in bow ties.
I may die from the cuteness factor of that.

Two AWESOME fundraisers!

Life has been a little on the busy side right now and the first thing to get neglected is always the blog.  While I'm working on catching up (we have been having some fun times lately), I'm not there yet but I didn't want anyone to miss our on two awesome fundraisers we have going on. 

The first one is an online auction that started TODAY via Facebook.  We have some incredible items donated by some incredibly generous people:

The auction goes until Sunday night at 9:00pm (est).  If you have Facebook come on over and find me!  I'll add you to the group! If you don't have Facebook, well you may want to set up a dummy account just to get in on some of the action.  Who doesn't love an auction?!

The second is a very generous offer by one of my favorite jewelry makers!  Tracy from Junk Posse is donating 20% of ALL of her sales from now until April 10th to our family!!  While a lot of her jewelry is designed with an international mindset there truly is something for everyone!  Think Easter, Mother's Day, birthday... her jewelry is handmade and absolutely gorgeous.  I wear my necklace from her shop every day. 

We are so incredibly thankful for everyone that has come along side us to help with this final step of bringing our boys home.  Our boys.  I never tire of saying that! 

A Walk Down Memory Lane

10 years ago today Matt and I had our first date.

Who would have thought that a single date could change your life.  Not me.  Matt has said it was love at first sight for him... for me, it was that Matt was intriguing.  He was confident but not a show off.  He was a gentlemen but not weak.  It didn't help that he was incredibly handsome. 

10 years later.

Laughter, tears, so much fun, bumps in the road.... 

I couldn't ask for a better husband or best friend.

Brad Paisley concert

Wedding

Honeymoon.  I had "monica" hair and braids were a must. 

Indians Game

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

New Years Eve Wedding

Paris

Potted Potter! 

Indians Game

Another Indians Game

Summer Wedding.

.an introduction of sorts.

Today I woke up with an ache; 

an ache in my heart so strong it felt physical.

I just wanted to hold our boys. I want to pull them in my arms, whisper in their ears that they are loved, adored, wanted.  I want to rub my hands atop their sweet little heads, put my cheek against their cheek and feel their breath on my face.  It's hard to imagine loving someone so completely that you've never met but it's not only possible, it's very real.

The love that crosses oceans, languages and cultures is found right here in our home.

To get out of my funk I want to share about our boys!  While I can't share their beautiful faces here on the internet, be prepared if you see me in person.  It is highly likely I'll be whipping up their pictures on my phone before we even say hi.  So instead of seeing their beautiful faces, you can see the beautiful face of my middle son and hear his sweet voice as he fills you in on his brothers.

Introducing Gabe's brothers from Meredith LaGorga on Vimeo.

Thomas, Gabriel and Samsel...

Three brothers and three sons. 

loved, wanted and perfect.