Sorry it has taken me so long, but I promise to post pics when I get a chance to breathe. These boys keep me hopping, but we have never felt such love. His name is Julian Thomas, but we call him Jude (for Tony, who is a Beatles nut...John Lennon's son was named Julian and they called him Jude.) He was born on June 4th, and we came home with him on June 22. He is amazing and sweet and we just love him to bits!
To see what Tony's brother Matt is up to, please go to: www.oaklandtoportland.org. Post a comment, and support him if you choose!! Many thanks.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Sweet poem
This so sweetly describes adoption. Update pics coming soon!
The Gift of Life
I didn't give you the gift of life,
But in my heart I know.
The love I feel is deep and real,
As if it had been so.
For us to have each other
Is like a dream come true!
No, I didn't give you
The gift of life,
Life gave me the gift of you.
--- Unknown
The Gift of Life
I didn't give you the gift of life,
But in my heart I know.
The love I feel is deep and real,
As if it had been so.
For us to have each other
Is like a dream come true!
No, I didn't give you
The gift of life,
Life gave me the gift of you.
--- Unknown
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
HAPPY 2009!
A very Happy New Year to you all! Our 2008 has been wonderful. Our sons are the beat of my heart, and we love them so dearly. These are just a few pics of fun with Play-Doh (Sam's current fave - a snowman!) and them talking on the phone to their Nonni and Granddad.
To our sons - we didn't know joy like this existed. We love you to the moon and back!
To our sons - we didn't know joy like this existed. We love you to the moon and back!
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Sheer joy
I know I don't even qualify for "bad blogger" anymore. More like "who are you, blogger?"
Sam took some cushions off of the couch today and made his own launchpad. He was saying, "One...Two...BLAST OFF!" and then jumping from the hardwoods onto his pillow nest. After a brief moment of fear, I thought, "Boy, does he ever know how to live life. How refreshing!"
And so the jumping game went on for almost an hour. And the giggles never stopped.
And a mommy got another reminder that life really is so much fun!!!
Sam took some cushions off of the couch today and made his own launchpad. He was saying, "One...Two...BLAST OFF!" and then jumping from the hardwoods onto his pillow nest. After a brief moment of fear, I thought, "Boy, does he ever know how to live life. How refreshing!"
And so the jumping game went on for almost an hour. And the giggles never stopped.
And a mommy got another reminder that life really is so much fun!!!
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Halloween with a monkey and a puppy
Wow - Halloween with two 2-year-olds!! So much fun!
We only went to a few houses in our cul-de-sac, but they had fun. Well, except for the scary trick or treaters that came to our house. Sam was telling me this morning that he was scared. When I asked him why, he said, "Saw ghost at Sam's house" and "Kids at door at Sam's house." We explained many, many times that it was just pretend, but he said "Scared when bell rang." We really tried to shield him from the scary ones (he only saw one when he had first gotten home from trick or treating). But I guess it made quite an impact. He has been telling me today that he is scared, Luke is scared, and apparently, I am scared too. We took him for a walk to show him that no scary people were out. He is very into "scared" right now.
I don't think Sam gave 2 hoots about the candy, but Luke has asked for "canny" about 10 times already. (we let them share some M &Ms last night - their first real candy!)
Chocolate face (when we got home)
Chocolate face (and a little boy in heaven)
Oooh, if I could just bust this open!
The loot
Sam "acting like Bella" (his Nonni and Granddad's dog)
M&Ms, I love you so...
Checking out "the other" trick or treaters
I absolutely love this picture of Sam.
Luke was making monkey noises.
Happy puppy
Our little monkey
We only went to a few houses in our cul-de-sac, but they had fun. Well, except for the scary trick or treaters that came to our house. Sam was telling me this morning that he was scared. When I asked him why, he said, "Saw ghost at Sam's house" and "Kids at door at Sam's house." We explained many, many times that it was just pretend, but he said "Scared when bell rang." We really tried to shield him from the scary ones (he only saw one when he had first gotten home from trick or treating). But I guess it made quite an impact. He has been telling me today that he is scared, Luke is scared, and apparently, I am scared too. We took him for a walk to show him that no scary people were out. He is very into "scared" right now.
I don't think Sam gave 2 hoots about the candy, but Luke has asked for "canny" about 10 times already. (we let them share some M &Ms last night - their first real candy!)
Chocolate face (when we got home)
Chocolate face (and a little boy in heaven)
Oooh, if I could just bust this open!
The loot
Sam "acting like Bella" (his Nonni and Granddad's dog)
M&Ms, I love you so...
Checking out "the other" trick or treaters
I absolutely love this picture of Sam.
Luke was making monkey noises.
Happy puppy
Our little monkey
Sunday, October 19, 2008
On break again....
So, here's the deal.
Between a nasty respiratory infection, (me) just getting back from a soccer tournament with Tony in Tulsa, two adorable little boys who are changing and growing every day, oh....and that little thing they call "grad school," I'm worn slick, peeps.
Life is wonderful. Will check back in when I can. Sorry if I am deserving of the title of "Bad Blogger."
Between a nasty respiratory infection, (me) just getting back from a soccer tournament with Tony in Tulsa, two adorable little boys who are changing and growing every day, oh....and that little thing they call "grad school," I'm worn slick, peeps.
Life is wonderful. Will check back in when I can. Sorry if I am deserving of the title of "Bad Blogger."
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Baseball
I can't repeat enough that Sam loves baseball. I have never seen a 2-year-old so into something. If Sam could marry baseball, he would.
But since he can't, he settles for me playing baseball with him (sometimes all day long) and sleeping with Pinky and his ball. We are going to sign him up for T-ball once he turns 3, but are wondering if we should get him private lessons as well.
He is really good - out of 10 swings on his t-ball stand, he usually makes contact at least 8 times. And then he runs "the bases." (there are no bases, but he runs around the yard after he hits the ball, yelling, "GOOOOO" to himself). It's quite a sight.
His catching would be much better if I could find a small glove (Do they make gloves for a 2-year-old??!) that his fingers actually fit into. I will keep looking.
I decided to try to capture the cuteness that I see every night when he goes to bed.
I thought he was asleep, but his eyes popped open! Photo op!
Not liking the flash...
30 minutes later...
A boy, his ball and glove, Thomas and his puppy. Sweet dreams, little slugger.
But since he can't, he settles for me playing baseball with him (sometimes all day long) and sleeping with Pinky and his ball. We are going to sign him up for T-ball once he turns 3, but are wondering if we should get him private lessons as well.
He is really good - out of 10 swings on his t-ball stand, he usually makes contact at least 8 times. And then he runs "the bases." (there are no bases, but he runs around the yard after he hits the ball, yelling, "GOOOOO" to himself). It's quite a sight.
His catching would be much better if I could find a small glove (Do they make gloves for a 2-year-old??!) that his fingers actually fit into. I will keep looking.
I decided to try to capture the cuteness that I see every night when he goes to bed.
I thought he was asleep, but his eyes popped open! Photo op!
Not liking the flash...
30 minutes later...
A boy, his ball and glove, Thomas and his puppy. Sweet dreams, little slugger.
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