We don’t call them adoption adventures for nothing. We left the house a little later than we planned. After 2 cups of coffee, Patrick was desperate for a pit stop before we got to the airport. Traffic was worse than anticipated so we couldn’t really afford to stop but when nature calls… The easiest access […]
John and Kayla, meet Maryland steamed crabs…
Let the packing and last minute cleaning begin!
After 3 years, this kid has caught up to “same aged peers.” He was officially released from speech therapy on Friday. Academically, Ty is doing very well. Behaviorally, he’s almost regressing. We are working with an allergist who specializes in autism and other behavior disorders. It’s really a whole other blog post but did just […]
After passing court for Grace in a whirlwind with four other families, we were suddenly optimistic we could return quickly for her Embassy appointment as some families were travelling as soon as 4 weeks after court. In mid-September we heard we might get submitted anytime. Then came October. No submission. By this time, we were […]
Hayrides. Another first.
It’s been an emotionally exhausting weekend. I do not at all feel ready for Monday. For those of you who wonder how we’re juggling it all (adjusting to older child adoption, starting a couple of non-profits, running a business, etc.), sometimes it feels like we’re not. However when we are, it’s only by grace that […]
The boys played in a charity Wiffle Ball tournament Saturday. Suprisingly, they took 2nd place! Not bad for a team with a guy who’d never swung a bat before.