Happy Birthday Daddy

Daddy's Birthday was coming up fast.  We decided to make him something for his office. Mommy got it all ready and then we painted it. We had a lot of fun making a gift for daddy.  We love to paint so this was perfect for us and for Daddy!

After it was all painted Mommy peeled off the letters and we had our finished present.

We love our Daddy!

Thoughts

My brother and his wife became proud first time parents today. They were chosen for adoption about 3 months ago. He is a very cute baby! They named him Sawyer Reed, and he has the same birthday as his Daddy. What an amazing birthday present my brother received today, becoming a Daddy! What an amazing experience adoption is! I can't express how excited and happy for them. This is a wonderful gift that not many people can give. 'J', the birth mom is such an exceptional person. As an adoptive parent we see the one side of the spectrum. How blessed we are that this amazing women is so selfless and does what I would consider one of the hardest things in the world, placing their child for adoption. Having two sons with birth families I know that their end of the spectrum is much different. They are so thankful and grateful to have found the perfect family to raise this wonderful child. It is crazy how birth parents and adoptive parents need each other so much. I LOVE it!!! We are so grateful to have 2 wonderful birth families! We are looking forward to meeting Sawyer in person.

Happy 2nd Birthday Alex

Alex turned 2 years old! He is getting so big and learning so much. We have only had him for a short 8 months, but can't imagine life without this little fireball. He is such a fun and playful boy. He loves his older brother DJ and tries to do everything DJ does, especially when DJ is being naughty. Alex has learned so much these past 8 months. He talks up a storm, although a lot of the words sound the same, but he sure tries hard! He climbs on everything.

Alexander Ames - age 2

Alex opening presents and playing with family.

He got so many fun things to play with.

His momma Ashley spoiled him!

He got some new shoes from 2 wonderful ladies at Jason's work. Alex LOVES shoes!We had cake and he gobbled it up.

I gave a lesson in church last Sunday and one big point was that little children teach us. Alex has taught me so many things! He has taught me to love life more, always be happy, try until you succeed, and many other things. I am so grateful I get to call him son!

Happy Birthday and I love you Alex!

Surprise for Alex

Alex waiting patiently for his surprise.

Santa sent Alex a birthday email. What a lucky little boy!

He loved seeing the picture of himself with Santa.Thanks Santa for remembering Alex's birthday!