A visit with Ann and James

We had our visit with Ann and James today. It was so nice to see them again. I must admit I was a little nervous about it, but am so glad that we have this time to see the kids' birth mom! Ann now has James living in her home full time, and I am so happy for her and James. They really do have this obvious connection, and love for each other. James seems to be a very happy and healthy little boy and I am so happy that Ann is in a place that she can provide that for him. She has done amazing things to get to this point, and it is good to see the two of them together.

Ann, thank you for talking with me today. I am glad to know that you feel comfortable with Andrew and Nicole being with Steve and I. I am so thankful to know that, and thankful that we can share them with you through our website and our yearly visits and that you know they are well cared for and loved beyond measure! I look forward to checking out your web page too! Thank you for sharing that with us. I hope you enjoy the pictures and the video. I will be praying for you and James and that you guys will continue to grow together as Mother and Son.

More Christmas Presents

Here are a few more presents that we got. Here is Nicole's very cool BMX bike and her in her Dirt Diva outfit! We are hopeful that this spring she will be able to get around the track. With all of the flooding around here this January our track has been pretty much demolished, so she has some time to get buffed up before the racing begins again in earnest this winter! Anyways, even if she is just looking the part, she is a very amazing little woman!




And here is my porch swing! I love it! We are even enjoying it in the cold! Today I sat out on the swing and folded clothes while the kids played with some kids in the neighborhood! It is going to be a wonderful addition to our home and family!

Christmas Fun

Okay, I know, it has been way to long for me to get these posted, and I am really sorry!!! Here are some cute pics of when Grandma Loretta, Grandpa Lee and Aunt Lora were here. We had a lot of fun in our kitchen making lots of yummy Christmas candy and cookies. We had a TON of snow while they were here, so much so that most of our time was spent hanging out around the house. I can't believe it, but I forgot to get pics of that beautiful snow, so you will just have to believe me. Anyways here are some pics of our nice time with family!








And here is Christmas morning. The kids really did score big time on presents this year! Nicole even got some girly presents, as you can see! She really liked the big Barbie Doll. I love the picture of her hugging the doll! Too cute!









And we had a marvelous Christmas dinner prepared by Steve. We had turkey and his wonderful home made dressing. We had such a nice time! We even had a guest at the table!